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Nikon D2X vs Nikon D2Xs

Portability
51
Imaging
49
Features
40
Overall
45
Nikon D2X front
 
Nikon D2Xs front
Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D2Xs Key Specs

Nikon D2X
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Revealed June 2005
  • Superseded the Nikon D1X
  • Newer Model is Nikon D2Xs
Nikon D2Xs
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Released June 2006
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D2X
  • Successor is Nikon D3X
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Nikon D2X vs Nikon D2Xs Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon D2X vs Nikon D2Xs, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and both are built by Nikon. The image resolution of the D2X (12MP) and the D2Xs (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D2X was unveiled 12 months prior to the D2Xs so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the D2X matches up against the D2Xs with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2X over the Nikon D2Xs

 D2X D2Xs 

Reasons to pick Nikon D2Xs over the Nikon D2X

 D2Xs D2X 
ReleasedJune 2006June 2005More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon D2X and Nikon D2Xs

 D2X D2Xs 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution235k235kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D2Xs Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D2X has physical measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) while the Nikon D2Xs has specifications of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the D2X versus the D2Xs.

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D2Xs size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D2X and D2Xs is 51 and 51 respectively.

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D2Xs top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D2Xs Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D2X and D2Xs.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The older D2X is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D2Xs sensor size comparison

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D2Xs Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D2Xs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D2X
Portrait photography with Nikon D2Xs
53
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2X Street photography details
Nikon D2Xs Street photography details
50
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
50
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2X Sports photography info
Nikon D2Xs Sports photography info
53
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
53
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2X Travel photography advice
Nikon D2Xs Travel photography advice
43
environment proofing
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
43
environment sealing
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2X Landscape photography details
Nikon D2Xs Landscape photography details
49
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
50
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2X Vlogging features
Nikon D2Xs Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D2X vs Nikon D2Xs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2X and Nikon D2Xs
 Nikon D2XNikon D2Xs
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D2X Nikon D2Xs
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2005-06-01 2006-06-01
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 800 800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 235k dots 235k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1200g (2.65 lbs) 1200g (2.65 lbs)
Dimensions 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 59 59
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 22.2
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 10.9
DXO Low light score 476 489
Other
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $5,000 $3,999