Nikon D2X vs Nikon D3X

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.