Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3
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Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3 Key Specs
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- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1300g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
- Launched April 2008
- Renewed by Nikon D3S
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Here is a detailed overview of the Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3, both Pro DSLR cameras and they are both created by Nikon. The resolution of the D2Xs (12MP) and the D3 (12MP) is pretty close but the D2Xs (APS-C) and D3 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.
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Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the D2Xs matches up versus the D3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D2Xs over the Nikon D3
| D2Xs | D3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon D3 over the Nikon D2Xs
| D3 | D2Xs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2008 |  | June 2006 | Fresher by 22 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 235k | Sharper screen (+687k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D2Xs and Nikon D3
| D2Xs | D3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D2Xs comes with exterior dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst 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).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the D2Xs and the D3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D2Xs and D3 is 51 and 50 respectively.
Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D2Xs and D3.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The D2Xs features the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field harder. The older D2Xs will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3 Specifications
| Nikon D2Xs | Nikon D3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model | Nikon D2Xs | Nikon D3 |
| Class | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
| Released | 2006-06-01 | 2008-04-18 |
| Physical type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Expeed |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 36 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 860.4mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 5:4 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4256 x 2832 |
| Highest native ISO | 800 | 6400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| 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 |
| Number of lenses | 309 | 309 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 235 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt 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 |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Highest video resolution | None | None |
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 1200 gr (2.65 lbs) | 1300 gr (2.87 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 All around score | 59 | 81 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.2 | 23.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light score | 489 | 2290 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 4300 photographs |
| Battery type | - | 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 |
| Card slots | One | Dual |
| Retail pricing | $3,999 | $5,450 |