Which is better NIKON COOLPIX P80 OR NIKON D40? HELP?

Question

Which is better NIKON COOLPIX P80 OR NIKON D40? HELP?

Answer 1

The D40 has a larger sensor and more features. It lets you change lenses and it lets you shoot in RAW. The D40 is stepping up to a DSLR from a point and shoot camera its a great way to go if you ever want to do more than take snapshots.  Look on DPreview and kenrockwell.com  

Answer 2

These are 2 different types of camera.

P80 is the High End P&S bridge camera

D40 is the Entry-level DSLR.

D40 will give more flexibility as you master the art of photography. While P80 will give you need DSLR performance in the Front End, but you will grown out of it when you learn more techniques of photography.

Answer 3

c|net says Nikon D40 is a little better.