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Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3X

Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Nikon D2Xs front
 
Nikon D3X front
Portability
51
Imaging
67
Features
65
Overall
66

Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3X Key Specs

Nikon D2Xs
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Released June 2006
  • Older Model is Nikon D2X
  • Updated by Nikon D3X
Nikon D3X
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Nikon D2Xs
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2Xs over the Nikon D3X

 D2Xs D3X 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3X over the Nikon D2Xs

 D3X D2Xs 
IntroducedFebruary 2009June 2006More modern by 33 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k235kSharper display (+685k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D2Xs and Nikon D3X

 D2Xs D3X 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3X size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D2Xs and D3X is 51 and 51 respectively.

Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3X top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3X sensor size comparison

Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3X Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D2Xs
Portrait photography with Nikon D3X
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (12 megapixels)
80
manual focus
excellent MP (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2Xs as a Street photography camera
Nikon D3X as a Street photography camera
50
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
57
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Sports photography information
Nikon D3X Sports photography information
53
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
excellent MP (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
good battery (4,400 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Travel photography details
Nikon D3X Travel photography details
43
weather sealing
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
good battery (4,400 shots)
weather proof
excellent MP (25MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2Xs as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D3X as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
excellent MP (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
good battery (4,400 per charge)
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D2Xs
Vlogging with Nikon D3X
9
no video recording
9
can't record video
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Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2Xs and Nikon D3X
 Nikon D2XsNikon D3X
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