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Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3S

Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Nikon D2X front
 
Nikon D3S front
Portability
51
Imaging
57
Features
63
Overall
59

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3S Key Specs

Nikon D2X
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Launched June 2005
  • Previous Model is Nikon D1X
  • Newer Model is Nikon D2Xs
Nikon D3S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1240g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Superseded the Nikon D3
  • Newer Model is Nikon D4
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Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3S Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon D2X and Nikon D3S, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D2X (12MP) and the D3S (12MP) is relatively well matched but the D2X (APS-C) and D3S (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D2X was introduced 5 years before the D3S which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the D2X scores vs the D3S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2X over the Nikon D3S

 D2X D3S 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3S over the Nikon D2X

 D3S D2X 
RevealedFebruary 2010June 2005More modern by 57 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k235kCrisper screen (+686k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D2X and Nikon D3S

 D2X D3S 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3S Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D2X comes with outside dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) while the Nikon D3S has dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") along with a weight of 1240 grams (2.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the D2X and the D3S.

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3S size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D2X and D3S is 51 and 51 respectively.

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3S top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3S Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D2X and D3S.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The D2X uses the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier. The more aged D2X is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3S sensor size comparison

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3S Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2X Portrait photography information
Nikon D3S Portrait photography information
54
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (12MP)
64
manual focus
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2X Street photography features
Nikon D3S Street photography features
50
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
55
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2X Sports photography info
Nikon D3S Sports photography info
53
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (4,200 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2X Travel photography advice
Nikon D3S Travel photography advice
43
environment sealing
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
great battery pack (4,200 shots)
environment proofing
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2X Landscape photography features
Nikon D3S Landscape photography features
50
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
67
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery pack (4,200 shots)
two card slots
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2X Vlogging info
Nikon D3S Vlogging info
9
no video recording
15
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2X and Nikon D3S
 Nikon D2XNikon D3S
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D2X Nikon D3S
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2005-06-01 2010-02-16
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 4256 x 2832
Max native ISO 800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 102400
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 235 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1200 grams (2.65 lb) 1240 grams (2.73 lb)
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 score 59 82
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 12.0
DXO Low light score 476 3253
Other
Battery life - 4200 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL4a
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA
Card slots Single Dual
Retail cost $5,000 $5,200