Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3X
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Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3X Key Specs
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- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1260g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Superseded the Nikon D2Xs
Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3X Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3X, both Pro DSLR cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the D2Xs (12MP) and D3X (25MP) and the D2Xs (APS-C) and D3X (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe D2Xs was launched 3 years before the D3X which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the D2Xs matches up versus the D3X when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3X Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D2Xs and Nikon D3X. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D2Xs Gallery and Nikon D3X Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D2Xs over the Nikon D3X
D2Xs | D3X |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3X over the Nikon D2Xs
D3X | D2Xs | |||
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Introduced | February 2009 | June 2006 | More modern by 33 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 235k | Sharper display (+685k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D2Xs and Nikon D3X
D2Xs | D3X | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3X Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D2Xs comes with outside dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3X has specifications of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") with a weight of 1260 grams (2.78 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3X in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the D2Xs and the D3X.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D2Xs and D3X is 51 and 51 respectively.
Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3X Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D2Xs and D3X.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D2Xs because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon D3X will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged D2Xs will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3X Specifications
Nikon D2Xs | Nikon D3X | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon D2Xs | Nikon D3X |
Type | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Released | 2006-06-01 | 2009-02-19 |
Body design | Large SLR | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
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 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 6048 x 4032 |
Highest native ISO | 800 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 51 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 309 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 235 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1200 grams (2.65 pounds) | 1260 grams (2.78 pounds) |
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 rating | 59 | 88 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.2 | 24.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | 13.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 489 | 1992 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 4400 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL4a |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA |
Storage slots | Single | Two |
Cost at launch | $3,999 | $3,000 |