Nikon updates its D40 6.1-megapixel DSLR to 10.2-megapixels with the D40x. The original D40 was geared toward average consumers for its small size and usability, but true camera enthusiasts found a few features that weren't quite up to par for high-end cameras.
While a 4-megapixel upgrade to the camera's sensor does not necessarily produce better quality images, it does put it in the ranks with the top of line DSLRs.
Besides the megapixel boost, Nikon also sped up the number of pictures you can take in a second from 2.5 to 3 images (probably not a noticeable change to the average shutterbug). The D40x improved its ISO sensitivity from 200-1600 plus HI-1 to 100-1600 plus HI-1. ISO is used when shooting in low light or when objects are moving at fast speeds.
The Nikon D40x keeps the petite form factor that was appreciated on the D40, and also includes a 2.5 LCD on the back for viewing images. The D40x features in-camera editing for red-eye correction, as well as color adjustment, filter effects and image cropping.
However, these upgrades don't come cheap, as the D40x will retail for $730 for just the body or $800 for the camera with the lens when it's released in April 2007. The price seems especially high when compared to the D40, which retails for $450 without a lens.
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