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Nikon D3 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
50
Imaging
56
Features
63
Overall
58
Nikon D3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Nikon D3 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Nikon D3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1300g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Announced April 2008
  • Replacement is Nikon D3S
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Renewed by Sony HX20V
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Nikon D3 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon D3 vs Sony HX10V, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the D3 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the D3 (Full frame) and HX10V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D3 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the HX10V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D3 being a Large SLR camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the D3 grades against the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3 over the Sony HX10V

 D3 HX10V 
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Nikon D3

 HX10V D3 
RevealedFebruary 2012April 2008More modern by 47 months

Common features in the Nikon D3 and Sony HX10V

 D3 HX10V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution922k922kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon D3 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D3 provides outer dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") with a weight of 1300 grams (2.87 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the D3 versus the HX10V.

Nikon D3 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3 and HX10V is 50 and 91 respectively.

Nikon D3 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3 and HX10V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D3 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX10V will result in greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged D3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D3 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Nikon D3 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX10V Portrait photography advice
63
you can focus manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
38
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3 Street photography information
Sony HX10V Street photography information
54
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (234 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3 Sports photography information
Sony HX10V Sports photography information
65
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery (4,300 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
49
long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Travel photography camera
51
great battery (4,300 CIPA)
weather sealing
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (234g)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (400mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX10V Landscape photography factors
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery (4,300 per charge)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
45
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D3
Vlogging with Sony HX10V
9
no video
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (234 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Nikon D3 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3 and Sony HX10V
 Nikon D3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2008-04-18 2012-02-28
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 860.4mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4256 x 2832 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 51 9
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-400mm (16.7x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1300 grams (2.87 lbs) 234 grams (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 81 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2290 not tested
Other
Battery life 4300 photos 320 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) x2 SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual Single
Price at release $5,450 $616