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Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3S

Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Nikon D2Xs front
 
Nikon D3S front
Portability
51
Imaging
57
Features
63
Overall
59

Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3S Key Specs

Nikon D2Xs
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Released June 2006
  • Previous Model is Nikon D2X
  • Renewed by Nikon D3X
Nikon D3S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1240g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Superseded the Nikon D3
  • Updated by Nikon D4
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Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3S Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3S, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the D2Xs (12MP) and the D3S (12MP) is very well matched but the D2Xs (APS-C) and D3S (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The D2Xs was introduced 4 years earlier than the D3S and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the D2Xs matches up versus the D3S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2Xs over the Nikon D3S

 D2Xs D3S 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3S over the Nikon D2Xs

 D3S D2Xs 
LaunchedFebruary 2010June 2006More recent by 45 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k235kClearer display (+686k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D2Xs and Nikon D3S

 D2Xs D3S 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D2Xs provides outside 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 D3S has dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") with a weight of 1240 grams (2.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the D2Xs and the D3S.

Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3S size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D2Xs and D3S is 51 and 51 respectively.

Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3S top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3S Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D2Xs and D3S.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The D2Xs has got the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The older D2Xs is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3S sensor size comparison

Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3S Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Portrait photography features
Nikon D3S Portrait photography features
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
64
has manual focus
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Street photography features
Nikon D3S Street photography features
50
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
55
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Sports photography information
Nikon D3S Sports photography information
53
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery power (4,200 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Travel photography highlights
Nikon D3S Travel photography highlights
43
weather proof
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
51
good battery power (4,200 per charge)
weather proof
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Landscape photography features
Nikon D3S Landscape photography features
50
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
good battery power (4,200 shots)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Vlogging advice
Nikon D3S Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
15
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2Xs and Nikon D3S
 Nikon D2XsNikon D3S
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D2Xs Nikon D3S
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2006-06-01 2010-02-16
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
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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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 4256 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 235k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 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)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
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 All around score 59 82
DXO Color Depth score 22.2 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 12.0
DXO Low light score 489 3253
Other
Battery life - 4200 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL4a
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) x 2, UDMA
Storage slots One Two
Cost at launch $3,999 $5,200