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Nikon D3X vs Sony A7c

Portability
51
Imaging
67
Features
65
Overall
66
Nikon D3X front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81

Nikon D3X vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Nikon D3X
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1260g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Previous Model is Nikon D2Xs
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Launched September 2020
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Nikon D3X vs Sony A7c Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Nikon D3X versus Sony A7c, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D3X (25MP) and the A7c (24MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The D3X was brought out 12 years earlier than the A7c which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D3X being a Large SLR camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the D3X scores against the A7c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3X over the Sony A7c

 D3X A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Nikon D3X

 A7c D3X 
LaunchedSeptember 2020February 2009More modern by 140 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D3X and Sony A7c

 D3X A7c 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions

Nikon D3X vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3X has got external dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") having a weight of 1260 grams (2.78 lbs) and the Sony A7c has proportions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the D3X and the A7c.

Nikon D3X vs Sony A7c size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D3X and A7c is 51 and 78 respectively.

Nikon D3X vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3X vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3X and A7c.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon D3X to deliver extra detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged D3X is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D3X vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Nikon D3X vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3X vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D3X
Portrait photography with Sony A7c
80
focusing manually
high MP (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
79
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D3X
Street photography with Sony A7c
57
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3X as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7c as a Sports photography camera
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
high MP (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (4,400 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
88
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery (740 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D3X
Travel photography with Sony A7c
63
better than average battery life (4,400 per charge)
environment proofing
high MP (25MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
86
great battery (740 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D3X
Landscape photography with Sony A7c
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
high MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (4,400 shots)
two card slots
no image stabilization
88
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proof
great battery (740 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3X Vlogging details
Sony A7c Vlogging details
9
can't record video
86
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
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Nikon D3X vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3X and Sony A7c
 Nikon D3XSony Alpha A7c
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D3X Sony Alpha A7c
Category Pro DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-02-19 2020-09-14
Physical type Large SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6048 x 4032 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 51 693
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sony E
Amount of lenses 309 122
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1260 grams (2.78 pounds) 509 grams (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 88 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 1992 not tested
Other
Battery life 4400 photographs 740 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL4a NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 2 One
Cost at launch $3,000 $1,800