Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3X
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Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3X Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 3200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
- Announced June 2005
- Succeeded the Nikon D1X
- Refreshed by Nikon D2Xs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1260g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Earlier Model is Nikon D2Xs
Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3X Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3X, both Pro DSLR cameras and they are both built by Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the D2X (12MP) and D3X (25MP) and the D2X (APS-C) and D3X (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe D2X was launched 4 years prior to the D3X and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the D2X matches up vs the D3X in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3X Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D2X & Nikon D3X. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D2X Gallery & Nikon D3X Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D2X over the Nikon D3X
D2X | D3X |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3X over the Nikon D2X
D3X | D2X | |||
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Revealed | February 2009 | June 2005 | More recent by 45 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 235k | Sharper screen (+685k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D2X and Nikon D3X
D2X | D3X | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3X Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D2X provides outer dimensions 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 D3X has measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") along with a weight of 1260 grams (2.78 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3X in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the D2X compared to the D3X.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D2X and D3X is 51 and 51 respectively.
Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3X Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D2X and D3X.
Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D2X due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Nikon D3X will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older D2X will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3X Specifications
Nikon D2X | Nikon D3X | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon D2X | Nikon D3X |
Type | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Announced | 2005-06-01 | 2009-02-19 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 6048 x 4032 |
Max native ISO | 800 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 51 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 309 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 235k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest 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 | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1200g (2.65 lbs) | 1260g (2.78 lbs) |
Physical 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 | 88 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | 24.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | 13.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 476 | 1992 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 4400 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL4a |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA |
Card slots | Single | 2 |
Launch cost | $5,000 | $3,000 |