Nikon D2Xs with Nikon D3X Comparison

Nikon D2Xs and Nikon D3X Main Features

  • June, 2006
  • February, 2009
  • 12 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 25 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 800 ISO
  • 100 - 1600 ISO
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • 8.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 158 x 150 x 86 mm, 1200g.
  • 160 x 157 x 88 mm, 1260g.
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Nikon D2Xs Scores


Imaging score
49
Features score
40
Value for money score
54
Portability score
51
Overall score
47

Nikon D3X Scores


Imaging score
71
Features score
54
Value for money score
76
Portability score
48
Overall score
65

Nikon D3X with Nikon D2Xs Overview


Let's compare D2Xs with D3X. Both cameras produced Nikon. These models are included in the Pro DSLR cameras. Nikon D2Xs was released in 2006, and Nikon D3X in 2009. D3X is newer, which is a plus. D2Xs 3 years older.
The sensor resolution of D3X is greater than that of D2Xs. The difference of 13 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Nikon D3X has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
Both cameras have a optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon D2Xs has 5.0 fps continuous shooting. Nikon D2Xs has 5.0 fps continuous shooting.

General D2Xs D3X
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model D2Xs D3X
Announced June, 2006 February, 2009
Body Type Large SLR Large SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5 1
Number of Lenses 305 305
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 2" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 235k pixels 920k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.57 0.7
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 51
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec
Continuous Shooting 8.0 fps 5.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash Modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C Full frame
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 23.7 x 15.7 mm 35.9 x 24 mm
Sensor Area 372.1 mm² 861.6 mm²
Sensor Resolution 12 MP 25 MP
Max Image Resolution 4288 x 2848 6048 x 4032
Max Native ISO 800 1600
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min Boosted ISO 0 50
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution None None
Video Formats
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None Optional
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 4400 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model EN-EL4a
Physical
Weight 1200 g 1260 g
Physical Dimensions 158 x 150 x 86 mm 160 x 157 x 88 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA
Storage Slots 1 2
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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