Nikon D3X vs Nikon D6
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Nikon D3X vs Nikon D6 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon D3X vs Nikon D6 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3X & Nikon D6. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D3X Gallery & Nikon D6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3X over the Nikon D6
D3X | D6 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Nikon D3X
D6 | D3X | |||
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Introduced | February 2020 | February 2009 | Fresher by 133 months | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2359k | 920k | Crisper screen (+1439k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon D3X and Nikon D6
D3X | D6 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Nikon D3X versus Nikon D6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3X and D6 is 51 and 50 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D3X vs Nikon D6 Specifications
Nikon D3X | Nikon D6 | |
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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 |