Comparison Chart
D3 D300 D200 D80 D60 D40X D40
Interface/
Connectivity
USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed)
(Mini-B connector) HDMI
Output: supports HDMI
version 1.3a, type A
connector, Dual CF Card
slots, Type II: supports
UDMA, supports firmware
updates via CF cards
USB 2.0 (Hi-speed)
(Mini-B connector); HDMI
Output: supports HDMI
version 1.3a, type A
connector, CF card slot:
supports UDMA, supports
firmware updates via
CF cards
USB 2.0 (Hi-speed) (Mini-
B connector); CF card
slot: supports firmware
updates via CF cards
USB 2.0 (Hi-speed) (Mini-
B connector); SD card
slot: supports firmware
updates via SD cards
USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) (Mini-
B connector) SD card
slot: supports firmware
updates via SD cards
USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) (Mini-
B connector) SD card
slot: supports firmware
updates via SD cards
USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) (Mini-
B connector) SD card
slot: supports firmware
updates via SD cards
Text Input
Up to 36 characters of
alphanumeric text input is
available with LCD
monitorand multi-selector;
stored in Exif header
Up to 36 characters of
alphanumeric text input
available with LCD
monitor and multi-
selector; stored in Exif
header
Up to 36 characters
of alphanumeric text
input available with
LCD monitor and multi-
selector; stored in Exif
header
Up to 36 characters
of alphanumeric text
input available with
LCD monitor and multi-
selector; stored in Exif
header
Up to 36 characters
of alphanumeric text
input available with
LCD monitor and multi-
selector: stored in Exif
header
Up to 36 characters
of alphanumeric text
input available with
LCD monitor and multi-
selector; stored in Exif
header
Up to 36 characters
of alphanumeric text
input available with
LCD monitor and multi-
selector; stored in Exif
header
Compatible
Lenses
All functions possible
with all AF NIKKOR lenses
(including; AF-I, AF-S,
DX, VR and D-/G-type).
Many functions possible
with other NIKKOR
lenses. Refer to individual
product brochure and/or
product instruction
manual for complete
details. Non-AI lenses, IX
NIKKOR lenses and AF
NIKKOR lenses for F3AF
cannot be used.
All functions possible
with all AF NIKKOR lenses
(including; AF-I, AF-S,
DX, VR and D-/G-type).
Many functions possible
with other NIKKOR
lenses. Refer to individual
product brochure and/or
product instruction
manual for complete
details. Non-AI lenses, IX
NIKKOR lenses and AF
NIKKOR lenses for F3AF
cannot be used.
All functions possible
with all AF NIKKOR
lenses (including AF-S,
DX, VR and D-/G-type).
Many functions possible
with other NIKKOR
lenses. Refer to individual
product brochure and/or
product instruction
manual for complete
details. IX NIKKOR lenses
cannot be used. Non-AI
lenses, IX NIKKOR lenses
and AF NIKKOR lenses for
F3AF cannot be used.
All functions possible
with all AF NIKKOR lenses
(including AF-S, DX, VR
and D-/G-type). Many
functions possible with
other NIKKOR lenses.
Refer to individual
product brochure and/or
product instruction
manual for complete
details. IX NIKKOR lenses
cannot be used.Non-AI
lenses, IX NIKKOR lenses
and AF NIKKOR lenses for
F3AF cannot be used.
All functions possible with
all AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR
lenses. All functions
except AF with all other
G or D type AF-NIKKOR
lenses. Many functions
possible with other
NIKKOR lenses. Refer
to individual product
brochure and/or product
instruction manual for
complete details. IX
NIKKOR lenses cannot be
used. Non-AI lenses, IX
NIKKOR lenses and AF
NIKKOR lenses for F3AF
cannot be used
All functions possible with
all AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR
lenses. All functions
except AF with all other
G or D type AF-NIKKOR
lenses. Many functions
possible with other
NIKKOR lenses. Refer
to individual product
brochure and/or product
instruction manual for
complete details. IX
NIKKOR lenses cannot be
used. Non-AI lenses, IX
NIKKOR lenses and AF
NIKKOR lenses for F3AF
cannot be used.
All functions possible with
all AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR
lenses. All functions
except AF with all other
G or D type AF-NIKKOR
lenses. Many functions
possible with other
NIKKOR lenses. Refer
to individual product
brochure and/or product
instruction manual for
complete details. IX
NIKKOR lenses cannot be
used. Non-AI lenses, IX
NIKKOR lenses and AF
NIKKOR lenses for F3AF
cannot be used.
Viewfinder
Type
SLR optical-type fixed eye-
level pentaprism; built-in
diopter adjustment (-3 to
+1m
-1
), Eyepiece shutter
provided
SLR optical-type fixed eye-
level pentaprism; built-in
diopter adjustment
(-2.0 to +1.0m
-1
)
Optical-type fixed eye-
level pentaprism; built-in
diopter adjustment
(-2.0 to +1.0m
-1
)
Optical-type fixed eye-
level pentaprism; built-in
diopter adjustment
(-2.0 to +1.0m
-1
)
Fixed eye-level penta-
Dach-mirror type; built-in
diopter adjustment
(-1.7 to +0.5m
-1
)
Fixed eye-level penta-
Dach-mirror type; built-in
diopter adjustment
(-1.7 to +0.5m
-1
)
Fixed eye-level penta-
Dach-mirror type; built-in
diopter adjustment
(-1.7 to +0.5m
-1
)
Viewfinder Frame
Coverage and
Magnification
Approx. 100%
Approx. 0.74x with 50mm
lens set to infinity; -1.0m
-1
Approx. 100%
Approx. 0.94x with 50mm
lens set to infinity; -1.0m
-1
Approx. 95%
Approx. 0.94x with 50mm
lens at infinity; -1.0m
-1
Approx. 95%
Approx. 0.94x with 50mm
lens at infinity; -1.0m
Approx. 95%
Approx. 0.80x with 50mm
lens at infinity; -1.0m
-1
Approx. 95%
Approx. 0.80x with 50mm
lens at infinity; -1.0m
-1
Approx. 95%
Approx. 0.80x with 50mm
lens at infinity; -1.0m
-1
Viewfinder Accessories
(optional)
1) DG-2 Eyepiece
Magnifier
2) DK-14/17A Anti-Fog
Eyepiece
3) DK-19 Rubber Eye Cup
4) DK-17M Magnifying
Eyepiece
5) DR-5 Right Angle
Viewing Attachment
6) DK-18 Eyepiece
Adapter
7) DK17c series Eyepiece
Correction Lenses
1) DR-6 Angle Finder
2) Eyepiece correction
lenses (-5 to +3m-1)
3) DK-21M Eyepiece
Magnifier
1) DR-6 Angle Finder
2) Eyepiece correction
lenses (-5 to +3m
-1
)
3) DK-21M Eyepiece
Magnifier
1) DR-6 Angle Finder
2) Eyepiece correction
lenses (-5 to +3m
-1
)
3) DK-21M Eyepiece
Magnifier
1) DR-6 Angle Finder
2) Eyepiece correction
lenses (-5 to +3m
-1
)
3) DG-2 Eyepiece
Magnifier
1) DR-6 Angle Finder.
2) Eyepiece correction
lenses (-5 to +3m
-1
)
3) DG-2 Eyepiece
Magnifier
1) DR-6 Angle Finder.
2) Eyepiece correction
lenses (-5 to +3m
-1
)
3) DG-2 Eyepiece
Magnifier
Focusing Screen
Type B BriteView Clear
Matte Screen VI
Type-B BriteView Clear
Matte Screen Mark II with
Superimposed focus
brackets and On-Demand
grid lines
Type-B BriteView Clear
Matte screen Mark II
with superimposed focus
brackets and On-Demand
grid lines
Type-B BriteView Clear
Matte screen Mark II
with superimposed focus
brackets and On-Demand
grid lines
Type-B BriteView Clear
Matte screen Mark V
with superimposed focus
brackets
Type-B BriteView Clear
Matte screen Mark V
with superimposed focus
brackets
Type-B BriteView Clear
Matte screen Mark V
with superimposed focus
brackets
Optional Focusing
Screens
Type-E with grid No No No No No No
Autofocus System
TTL phase detection,
Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX
autofocus module
TTL phase detection,
Nikon Multi-CAM 3500DX
autofocus module
TTL phase detection by
Nikon Multi-CAM 1000
autofocus module with
AF-assist illuminator
TTL phase detection by
Nikon Multi-CAM 1000
autofocus module with
AF-assist illuminator
TTL phase detection by
Nikon Multi-CAM 530
autofocus module with
AF-assist illuminator
TTL phase detection by
Nikon Multi-CAM 530
autofocus module with
AF-assist illuminator
TTL phase detection by
Nikon Multi-CAM 530
autofocus module with
AF-assist illuminator
AF Lens Servo
1) Single servo AF [S],
2) Continuous servo AF [C]
3) Manual focus [M]
4) Focus Tracking
automatically activated by
subject’s status in [S]
or [C] AF using Scene
Recognition System
1) Single servo AF [S],
2) Continuous servo AF [C]
3) Manual focus [M]
4) Focus Tracking
automatically activated by
subject’s status in [S]
or [C] AF using Scene
Recognition System
1) Single Servo AF [S]
2) Continuous servo AF [C]
3) Manual [M]
4) Focus Tracking
automatically activated
by subject’s status in [S]
or [C] AF
1) Single Servo AF [S]
2) Continuous servo AF [C]
3) AF-A : auto AF-S/AF-C
selection
4) Manual [M]
5) Predictive focus
tracking automatically
activated according to
subject’s status
1) Single Servo AF [S]
2) Continuous servo AF [C]
3) AF-A: auto AF-S/AF-C
selection
4) Manual [M]
1) Single Servo AF [S],
2) Continuous servo AF [C]
3) AF-A : auto AF-S/AF-C
selection
4) Manual [M]
1) Single Servo AF [S],
2) Continuous servo AF [C]
3) AF-A : auto AF-S/AF-C
selection
4) Manual [M]
Focus Area/Sensors
51 area or 11 areas;
any single area can be
selected
51 area or 11 areas;
any single area can be
selected
11 focus areas or 7 Area
Wide-AF mode; any single
area can be selected in
either mode
11 focus areas; any single
area can be selected;
center focus area can be
switched from normal to
wide-frame operation
3 focus areas: any single
area can be selected
3 focus areas: any single
area can be selected
3 focus areas: any single
area can be selected
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