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Nikon D3X vs Nikon D2Xs
Nikon D3X
Camera summary
The Nikon D3X, made by Nikon, is a powerful Large SLR camera. Announced on Feb. 19, 2009. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 6400. Most modern cameras have higher values of ISO, this camera probably won't have the best performance in low light conditions.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
3.2 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
4.3 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.5 out of 5 stars
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Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon D2Xs, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Nikon D2Xs
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 25 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 51 focus points.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 4400 shots per charge with the included EN-EL4a battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
This camera offers a robust battery life that the medium value of all cameras. Feel free to take pictures freely, without having too worry too much about battery life.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Nikon D2Xs
Camera summary
The Nikon D2Xs, made by Nikon, is a powerful Large SLR camera. Announced on June 1, 2006. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 3200. Most modern cameras have higher values of ISO, this camera probably won't have the best performance in low light conditions.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.3 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
0.0 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
2.9 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.3 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
1.4 out of 5 stars
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Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon D2X, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Nikon D2X
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon D3X, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Nikon D3X
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 12 Megapixels resolution.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
Nikon D3X | Nikon D2Xs |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | No |
No |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
No |
| Af Face detection | No |
No |
| Af live view | Yes |
No |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | No |
No |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | 51 | - |
Connectivity |
Nikon D3X | Nikon D2Xs |
| HDMI | Yes |
No |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | - | - |
| DXO color depth | 24.7 | 22.2 |
| DXO dynamic range | 13.7 | 10.9 |
| DXO low light ISO | 1992.0 | 489.0 |
| DXO overall score | 88.0 | 59.0 |
Exposure mode |
Nikon D3X | Nikon D2Xs |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | Yes |
No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
No |
| Multi segment | Yes |
No |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
No |
General |
Nikon D3X | Nikon D2Xs |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Feb. 19, 2009 | June 1, 2006 |
| Body type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
| brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| msrp | $2,499.95 | $549.99 |
| model | Nikon D3X | Nikon D2Xs |
| Predecessor model | Nikon D2Xs | Nikon D2X |
| Successor model | Nikon D3X | |
Lense |
Nikon D3X | Nikon D2Xs |
| Focal length multiplier | 1x | 1.5� |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 316 | 316 |
Other features |
Nikon D3X | Nikon D2Xs |
| GPS | Optional | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec, custom) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
| Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Nikon D3X | Nikon D2Xs |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
No |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | No |
No |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow |
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Image stabilization | No |
No |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 5.0 fps | 8.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
No |
Physical |
Nikon D3X | Nikon D2Xs |
| Battery life | 4400 shots | 0 shots |
| Battery model | EN-EL4a | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
Yes |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 160 x 157 x 88mm | 158 x 150 x 86mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 1260 grs | 1200 grs |
Screen |
Nikon D3X | Nikon D2Xs |
| Live view | Yes |
No |
| Screen resolution | 920 | 235 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Nikon D3X | Nikon D2Xs |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Max image resolution | 6048 x 4032 | 4288 x 2848 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24 mm | 23.7 x 15.7 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 25 | 12 |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Headphone port |
Nikon D3X | Nikon D2Xs |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | - | - |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | - | - |
| Video resolutions | - | - |
Viewfinder |
Nikon D3X | Nikon D2Xs |
| viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |