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Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3X

Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Nikon D2X front
 
Nikon D3X front
Portability
51
Imaging
67
Features
65
Overall
66

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3X Key Specs

Nikon D2X
(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
Nikon D3X
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2X over the Nikon D3X

 D2X D3X 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3X over the Nikon D2X

 D3X D2X 
RevealedFebruary 2009June 2005More recent by 45 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k235kSharper screen (+685k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D2X and Nikon D3X

 D2X D3X 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3X size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D2X and D3X is 51 and 51 respectively.

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3X top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3X sensor size comparison

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3X Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2X Portrait photography information
Nikon D3X Portrait photography information
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (12MP)
80
has manual focus
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2X Street photography advice
Nikon D3X Street photography advice
50
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
57
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2X as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D3X as a Sports photography camera
53
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (4,400 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2X Travel photography info
Nikon D3X Travel photography info
43
environment sealing
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
better than average battery life (4,400 CIPA)
environment proofing
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D2X
Landscape photography with Nikon D3X
50
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
high megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (4,400 per charge)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2X Vlogging details
Nikon D3X Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
9
no video recording
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Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2X and Nikon D3X
 Nikon D2XNikon D3X
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