Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3S
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Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3S Key Specs
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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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3S Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D2Xs and Nikon D3S. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D2Xs Gallery and Nikon D3S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D2Xs over the Nikon D3S
D2Xs | D3S |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3S over the Nikon D2Xs
D3S | D2Xs | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | June 2006 | More recent by 45 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 235k | Clearer display (+686k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D2Xs and Nikon D3S
D2Xs | D3S | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Look at the Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D2Xs and D3S is 51 and 51 respectively.
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.
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Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3S Specifications
Nikon D2Xs | Nikon D3S | |
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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 | ||
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 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 |