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Four months ago, Nikon announced D40 and here we are with a new version of that camera. The new model - D40X, has the same compact lightweight body and easy to use control layout and it is very similar to D40. Nikon decided to swap the D40’s six megapixel CCD for a ten megapixel sensor. This provides a lower base sensitivity of ISO 100 and shooting frame rate has gone up from 2.5 fps to 3.0 fps. Based on the specs and features this camera could be main Canon 400D (known as Digital Rebel XTi in North America) competitor.

Main Features
* The most compact Nikon digital SLR ever, featuring intuitive controls and ergonomics designed for everyone
* 10.2-effective-megapixel
* Nikon DX Format CCD imaging sensor, producing 3,872 x 2,592-pixel images
* Fast continuous shooting mode enables up to 100 JPEG images (FINE L-size or smaller) at 3 frames* per second
*The fastest frame rates can be achieved by choosing manual focus, rotating the mode dial to S or M and selecting a shutter speed of 1/250 s. or faster, using defaults for all other settings.
* High-precision digital image processing algorithms for natural-looking pictures with faithful color and tone reproduction
* Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II for ideal exposures in almost any lighting condition
* Advanced three-area AF system and refined algorithms for fast, efficient and precise autofocus
* Automatic and manual control over ISO sensitivity from ISO 100 to 1600, as well as HI 1 (manual only)
* Eight Digital Vari-Programs that adjust camera settings automatically for incredible scene-specific pictures. Selections include Auto, Auto (Flash Off), Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, and Night Portrait
* Quick 0.18 second power-up to respond to every photographic opportunity
* Versatile shutter speed control ranging from 30 to 1/4000 s., plus bulb
* Creative in-camera effects and editing functions consolidated under the Retouch menu, including D-Lighting, Red-eye correction, Trim, Monochrome settings, Filter Effects, Small Picture and Image Overlay
* A large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with viewing angle of approx. 170 degrees in all directions
* Innovative information displays can be shown in Classic, Graphic or Wallpaper format
* Handy assist images that help photographers select the right camera settings
* Bright and clear viewfinder with 0.8x magnification for precise composition
* Long-life rechargeable lithium-ion battery that allows up to 520 images* on a single charge (*CIPA standards)
* Built-in Flash with Nikon’s dependable i-TTL flash control
* Supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System when using the SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-R200 or the R1C1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight system for accurate exposures via i-TTL flash and versatile wireless operation
* Nikon’s PictureProject software to share, organize and edit pictures with ease.
* Capture NX software (available separately) for creative photo editing with NEF (RAW), JPEG and TIFF images. Thanks to U Point™ technology, by Nik Software Inc., radical and subtle image enhancements are as easy as a few clicks

Just like I said before, only difference between D40 and D40x is in new big 10Mpix sensor, lower base sensitivity (ISO 100 vs ISO 200), faster continuous shooting and ISO 200 option is included in Auto ISO. If noise reduction is turned on, continuous shooting is slower then 3fps.

Promo brochure: Link
Sample images: Link
source and images: Nikon