Nicon D 40 camera picture quality is better than others.The weight of this camera about 550 grams that’s why it is handy to carry and usein easy way. 6.1 Mega pixel camera work is good .the money is higher but all essence I feel the battery, zoom, shutter is comparitavely good enough at this range.shutter speed of the camera is marvellous. Bsttery life is good enough at this camera.one can buy and use this generation camera to catch life valuable moments.