Nikon D2Xs

Nikon D2Xs is Nikon's Pro DSLR camera initially revealed on June of 2006. It has got a 12 MegaPixel, CMOS APS-C size sensor with a max resolution of 4288 x 2848.

Nikon released this camera to update the older Nikon D2X (Read Full Comparison) & afterwards released the updated Nikon D3X (Read Full Comparison) as a way to replace this model.

The D2Xs comes in at #19 out of 35 in Pro DSLR cameras & over all #506 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our database. You should check our Smart camera search to get camera rankings based on your custom requirements.

Here is a chart of various factors used in the rating system.

The Nikon D2Xs is part of a family of cameras. You can read the complete list underneath.

You can view the D2Xs from various angles in the gallery below.

Here is a shortlist of advantages and drawbacks of the Nikon D2Xs based on features which are usually considered essential in a camera.

The sensor size on the Nikon D2Xs is 23.7mm x 15.7mm (APS-C). The 372 mm² sensor has the ability to capture 4288 x 2848 pixels with aspect ratios of 3:2.

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The CMOS sensor has 12MP and provides a native ISO range of 100 to 800. The ISO can be widened digitally to a maximum of 3200. RAW format is supported therefore you have more room to maneuver in post.

The graphic underneath illustrates the D2Xs's sensor size when compared to other common sizes. The D2Xs sensor has a crop factor of 1.5 and is shown in green.

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To get an understanding of various aspect ratios, you can refer to the visual below.

Nikon D2Xs weighs about 2.65 lbs (1,200g / 42.33 oz) & has exterior size of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4"). The weight of typical Pro DSLR camera is 1,280g and the Nikon D2Xs is very much the same when compared with various competitors.

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Here is a picture of the Nikon D2Xs beside a soft drink to help you get a feel for its size.

The top view underneath will illustrate the button layout on the D2Xs.

The D2Xs fits the Nikon F mount and has 315 lenses to choose from. Here is some of the lenses we have in our database that will work with the D2Xs.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm F3.5-6.3G ED VR18-300mmf/3.5-6.3 550g

Carl Zeiss Distagon T 23535mmf/2.0 570g

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Zeiss Otus 100mm F1.4100mmf/1.41405g

Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM150-500mmf/5.0-6.3 1780g

Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM18-250mmf/3.5-6.3 628g

Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art14-24mmf/2.81150g

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 180-400mm F4E TC1.4 FL ED VR180-400mmf/4 3500g

The D2Xs has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes

Digital cameras that consist of NFC and / or Bluetooth support can be used wirelessly via smartphones. You can easily send photos and sometimes change settings without connecting physically with the camera.

Certain apps also give a Liveview and hit the shutter if you are not close to the camera. If the camera comes with a HDMI port, it can be hooked up to an external screen. A lot of cameras enable you to charge the battery pack using the USB socket.

Nikon D2Xs doesn't capture video. If you are searching for a camera to shoot just pictures, it is not a concern.

Nikon D2Xs provides environment proofing which makes it a excellent pick for use during rough places. This can be particularly useful in case you are uncertain about the elements you might encounter during outdoor photography.

The Nikon D2Xs has got a 2.5 inch fixed screen with a resolution of 235 thousand dots.

Unfortunately the screen is not a touch screen. The D2Xs also has a builtin Top display in order to instantly view your settings.

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The View Finder details for Nikon D2Xs are below:

• ViewFinder Optical (pentaprism)
• Coverage 100%
• Magnification 0.57x

Viewfinders are rather useful during sunny outdoor situations which might make the camera display washed out and hard to see.

Nikon D2Xs has the ability to shoot continuously at 8.0 frames per second. The maximum shutter speed is 1/8000 sec.

Nikon D2Xs has external flash support but does not have integrated flash. The max flash sync is 1/250 sec.

Nikon D2Xs has both Phase Detect AF as well as Contrast Detect AF. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot more faster & accurate compared to Contrast Detect autofocusing.

Nikon D2Xs supports manual focus when required during low light occasions or you require more exact control on focus.

The usual Pro DSLR camera battery life is 2438. Nikon D3X has got the maximum (4400) battery life within this group of cameras.

Following is a collection of Pro DSLR cameras that come with the best battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Nikon D3X
D2Xs vs D3X4400 yesnono

Nikon D3
D2Xs vs D34300 yesnono

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Nikon D3S
D2Xs vs D3S4200 yesnono

Nikon D5
D2Xs vs D53780 yesnono

Nikon D6
D2Xs vs D63580 yesnoyes

The following graph gives a rundown of the Nikon D2Xs for various kinds of photography. To find out more, visit the specific paragraph underneath.

The Nikon D2Xs gets a points tally of 54 which is moderate, meaning that it is reasonably adequate to use for portrait photography. Shooting portraits favors heavily to sensor dimensions, RAW support & flexibility to work with external flash.

Coming in at a decent rating of 50, the Nikon D2Xs is reasonably adequate for street photography. A decent street photography camera comes with a perfect balance of picture quality and portability.

A reasonable sports photography score of 53 indicates the Nikon D2Xs is fairly acceptable for taking pictures of sports. A camera needs excellent tracking plus fast continuous shooting for sports photography.

Size is very critical when buying a travel camera. All round, the Nikon D2Xs gets a subpar 43 as a travelling camera which is just not acceptable to purchase for your holidays.

When you're looking to pick a digital camera for landscape photos, the most vital factor is going to be image quality. The Nikon D2Xs at it's average grade of 50 for a landscape camera is relatively suited in the current marketplace.

A camera for vlogging really should posses a moving screen, mic input and ideally IBIS. Taking everything in to account, the Nikon D2Xs is just not acceptable for vlogging as it delivers a subpar rating of 9.

If you are searching for alternatives to the D2Xs, below is a selection of the highest placed cameras that fall within the category of Pro DSLR.

The line chart below offers you a summary of the D2Xs compared to it's highest ranking rivals listed earlier.

Following are additional cameras you may look into as alternative options. To read through a comprehensive comparison, click the "compare" link.