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Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3

Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Nikon D2X front
 
Nikon D3 front
Portability
50
Imaging
56
Features
63
Overall
58

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3 Key Specs

Nikon D2X
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Announced June 2005
  • Replaced the Nikon D1X
  • Renewed by Nikon D2Xs
Nikon D3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1300g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Launched April 2008
  • Updated by Nikon D3S
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Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Nikon D2X versus Nikon D3, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D2X (12MP) and the D3 (12MP) is very well matched but the D2X (APS-C) and D3 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The D2X was brought out 3 years before the D3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D2X grades vs the D3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2X over the Nikon D3

 D2X D3 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3 over the Nikon D2X

 D3 D2X 
LaunchedApril 2008June 2005Fresher by 35 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k235kSharper display (+687k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D2X and Nikon D3

 D2X D3 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D2X enjoys physical measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) while the Nikon D3 has proportions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") along with a weight of 1300 grams (2.87 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D2X versus Nikon D3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the D2X compared to the D3.

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D2X and D3 is 51 and 50 respectively.

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D2X and D3.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The D2X offers the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging. The older D2X is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3 sensor size comparison

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D2X
Portrait photography with Nikon D3
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
63
you can focus manually
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2X as a Street photography camera
Nikon D3 as a Street photography camera
50
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
54
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2X Sports photography factors
Nikon D3 Sports photography factors
53
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
65
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (4,300 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D2X
Travel photography with Nikon D3
43
weather sealing
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
51
good battery pack (4,300 CIPA)
weather proof
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2X as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D3 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
67
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery pack (4,300 shots)
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2X as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D3 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2X and Nikon D3
 Nikon D2XNikon D3
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D2X Nikon D3
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2005-06-01 2008-04-18
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 4256 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 235 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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 Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1200 gr (2.65 lbs) 1300 gr (2.87 lbs)
Dimensions 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 59 81
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 12.2
DXO Low light rating 476 2290
Other
Battery life - 4300 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II) x2
Storage slots One 2
Pricing at release $5,000 $5,450