Nikon D3X with Nikon D4s Comparison

Nikon D3X and Nikon D4s Main Features

  • February, 2009
  • February, 2014
  • 25 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 16 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 1600 ISO
  • 100 - 25600 ISO
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 11.0 fps continuous shooting
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  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 160 x 157 x 88 mm, 1260g.
  • 160 x 157 x 91 mm, 1350g.
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Nikon D3X Scores


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

Nikon D4s Scores


Imaging score
75
Features score
75
Value for money score
78
Portability score
45
Overall score
77

Nikon D4s with Nikon D3X Overview


Let's compare D3X with D4s. Both cameras produced Nikon. These models are included in the Pro DSLR cameras. Nikon D3X was released in 2009, and Nikon D4s in 2014. D4s is newer, which is a plus. D3X 5 years older.
The sensor resolution of D3X is greater than that of D4s. The difference of 9 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 . Both cameras feature a 3-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 D3X has 11.0 fps continuous shooting. Nikon D3X has 11.0 fps continuous shooting.

General D3X D4s
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model D3X D4s
Announced February, 2009 February, 2014
Body Type Large SLR Large SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1 1
Number of Lenses 305 305
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 920k pixels 921k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7 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 51 51
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 15
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec
Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps 11.0 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 Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto FP high-speed sync, front-curtain, rear-curtain, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Full frame Full frame
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 35.9 x 24 mm 36 x 23.9 mm
Sensor Area 861.6 mm² 860.4 mm²
Sensor Resolution 25 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 6048 x 4032 4928 x 3280
Max Native ISO 1600 25600
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 6400 409600
Min Boosted ISO 50 50
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution None 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Optional 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 4400 shots 3020 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model EN-EL4a EN-EL18a
Physical
Weight 1260 g 1350 g
Physical Dimensions 160 x 157 x 88 mm 160 x 157 x 91 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA CompactFlash, XQD
Storage Slots 2 2
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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