It has many more features and better quality of pictures than the D40 can produce.
The price range for the Nikon Coolpix camera line is generally from $80 to $350, but there are much more expensive items such as Nikon Coolpix 950 2.1 MP Digital Camera which is almost $2500.
There is a difference between the Nikon camera and the Sony camera. The Nikon camera has more features and it is also wireless. The Sony camera is digital.
It depends on your preference. Canon is much more popular in the SLR space than Nikon, but Nikon users swear by their lenses.
Yes! Indeed they are because we use them do much that it makes it expensive.
Your brother is correct. These cameras are highly expensive. Depending on exactly which model you get, you can pay anywhere from $750.00 to as much as $2,750.00.
The sigma 10-20mm EX DC HSM is a great wideangle lens with the Hyper sonic motor you need for Focusing and metering on the DX format. The Nikon 12-24 AF-s DX is quality too - but MUCH more expensive.
One can expect to pay between $80 and $300 for a Nikon Speedlight photography flash. More affordable Nikon Speedlight flashes are available through auction websites such as eBay and Amazon.
No, they cost too much! The people who sell it makes it more expensive but if you want go buy one!
I would look at pricegrabber.com to compare prices. Nikon's that I have seen do cost more, but you are paying for quality and for things like cameras that is worth it.
a good nikon camers will cost about£600
alcohol can by much more expensive. This also depends on where you live.
It all depends what you are planning on shooting. Nikon is better in some areas and Sony is better in others. The lens that you use is also highly important. It does not do much to have an expensive camera with a cheap piece of glass. Great place to get unbiased opinions is: http://www.dpreview.com/