Nikon D3X vs Sony W800
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Nikon D3X vs Sony W800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1260g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
- Released February 2009
- Previous Model is Nikon D2Xs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Launched February 2014
Nikon D3X vs Sony W800 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Nikon D3X and Sony W800, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the D3X (25MP) and W800 (20MP) and the D3X (Full frame) and W800 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe D3X was announced 6 years earlier than the W800 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D3X being a Large SLR camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the D3X scores against the W800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon D3X vs Sony W800 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D3X Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3X over the Sony W800
D3X | W800 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Nikon D3X
W800 | D3X | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | February 2009 | More recent by 60 months |
Common features in the Nikon D3X and Sony W800
D3X | W800 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Nikon D3X vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D3X has got outside dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") along with a weight of 1260 grams (2.78 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Nikon D3X and Sony W800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the D3X and the W800.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D3X and W800 is 51 and 96 respectively.
Nikon D3X vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3X and W800.
As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D3X having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon D3X will provide you with greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older D3X will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon D3X vs Sony W800 Specifications
Nikon D3X | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon D3X | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
Class | Pro DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-19 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Large SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6048 x 4032 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.2-6.4 |
Number of lenses | 309 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | AVI MPEG4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1260g (2.78 pounds) | 125g (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL4a | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Price at release | $3,000 | $90 |