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Nikon D3X vs Nikon D6

Portability
51
Imaging
67
Features
65
Overall
66
Nikon D3X front
 
Nikon D6 front
Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78

Nikon D3X vs Nikon D6 Key Specs

Nikon D3X
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1260g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D2Xs
Nikon D6
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon D5
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Nikon D3X vs Nikon D6 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon D3X versus Nikon D6, both Pro DSLR cameras and they are both built by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D3X (25MP) and the D6 (21MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The D3X was unveiled 12 years prior to the D6 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the D3X scores vs the D6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3X over the Nikon D6

 D3X D6 

Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Nikon D3X

 D6 D3X 
IntroducedFebruary 2020February 2009Fresher by 133 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2359k920kCrisper screen (+1439k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D3X and Nikon D6

 D3X D6 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon D3X vs Nikon D6 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D3X offers physical measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") having a weight of 1260 grams (2.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon D6 has sizing of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the D3X against the D6.

Nikon D3X vs Nikon D6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3X and D6 is 51 and 50 respectively.

Nikon D3X vs Nikon D6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3X vs Nikon D6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D3X and D6.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon D3X to provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older D3X will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D3X vs Nikon D6 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3X vs Nikon D6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3X vs Nikon D6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3X Portrait photography details
Nikon D6 Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is excellent (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
84
manual focus
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3X as a Street photography camera
Nikon D6 as a Street photography camera
57
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
62
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (102,400)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3X Sports photography factors
Nikon D6 Sports photography factors
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is excellent (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proofing
great battery pack (4,400 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery life (3,580 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3X Travel photography highlights
Nikon D6 Travel photography highlights
63
great battery pack (4,400 per charge)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is excellent (25MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
68
better than average battery life (3,580 per charge)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good MP (21MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3X Landscape photography details
Nikon D6 Landscape photography details
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is excellent (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery pack (4,400 shots)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery life (3,580 shots)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3X Vlogging factors
Nikon D6 Vlogging factors
9
no video
30
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic port
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon D3X vs Nikon D6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3X and Nikon D6
 Nikon D3XNikon D6
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D3X Nikon D6
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2009-02-19 2020-02-11
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6048 x 4032 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 1600 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 3280000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 51 105
Cross type focus points - 105
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 2,359k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.72x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 900s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1260g (2.78 lbs) 1270g (2.80 lbs)
Physical dimensions 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") 160 x 163 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 88 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1992 not tested
Other
Battery life 4400 photographs 3580 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL4a -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA Dual XQD/CFexpress slots
Storage slots 2 2
Pricing at release $3,000 $6,496