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| Brand / Model |
Nikon D3S |
Nikon D4 |
Nikon D3X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera |  |  |  |
| Featured Seller |  | | |
| Type / Size | DSLR | DSLR | DSLR |
| Sensor | 12 Megapixels CMOS | 16 Megapixels CMOS | 25 Megapixels CMOS |
| Sensor Area |  | | |
| Sensor Size | 43.3mm Diagonal (1X FLM) | 43.3mm Diagonal (1X FLM) | 43.3mm Diagonal (1X FLM) |
| Sensor Aspect | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio |
| Anti-Alias Filter | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stabilization | None | None | None |
| Dust-Reduction | No | Yes | No |
| Sensitivity | ISO 200 - 12800 *Expanded range: 100-102400 | ISO 100 - 12800 *Expanded range: 50-204800 | ISO 100 - 1600 *Expanded range: 50-6400 |
| Shutter-Speed | 1/8000 - 30s | 1/8000 - 30s | 1/8000 - 30s |
| Lens / Mount | Nikon F Mount | Nikon F Mount | Nikon F Mount |
| FLM / Crop | Full-Frame | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Minimum Focus | |||
| Zoom Mechanism | |||
| Manual Focus | Lens | Lens | Lens |
| Filter Diameter | |||
| Focus System | Phase-Detect *3D Subject Tracking, Group-based area AF | 51-point Phase-Detect *3D Tracking. 15 Cross-Type sensors. | 51-point Phase-Detect *3D Subject Tracking, Dynamic area using point-groups |
| Viewfinder Type | Reflex OVF | Reflex OVF | Reflex OVF |
| Viewfinder Size | 0.70X - 100% Coverage | 0.70X - 100% Coverage *1.2X and 1.5X (DX) Crop show 94% coverage. 5:4 Crop show 97% coverage. | 0.70X - 100% Coverage *On-demand grid lines |
| Display Position | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Display Size | 3" LCD 920K Pixels 100% Coverage | 3.2" LCD 920K Pixels 100% Coverage | 3" LCD 920K Pixels 100% Coverage |
| Exposure Modes | P, A, T, M, B | P, A, T, M, B | P, A, T, M, B |
| Scene Modes | |||
| Metering | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Average, Spot | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot, Average | Matrix, Center-Weighed, Average, Spot |
| Bracketing | 9 Shots ±1 EV | 9 Shots ±1 EV | 9 Shots ±1 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV, 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV | ±5 EV, 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV | ±5 EV, 1/3 1/2 or 1 EV | Flash Compensation | -3..+1 EV, 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV |
| White Balance | Auto, Presets, Custom | Auto, Presets, Custom | Auto, Presets, Custom | White Balance Tuning | 2 Axis, 13 steps | 2 Axis, steps | 2 Axis, 13 steps |
| Continuous Drive | 9 FPS, 130 JPEG, 36 RAW *11 FPS in DX Crop mode | 11 FPS, 170 JPEG, 90 RAW *10 FPS Max with AF-C. | 5 FPS, 70 JPEG, 34 RAW *7 FPS in DX Crop mode |
| Self Timer | Yes *2s, 5s, 10s 20s | Yes *2s, 5s, 10s, 20s | Yes *2, 5, 10 or 20s |
| Command Dials | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOF Preview | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Protection | Weatherproof | Weatherproof | Weatherproof |
| Digital Level | 1 Axis | 2 Axis | 1 Axis |
| Tripod Mount | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Trigger | Wired | Wired, Infrared | Wired |
| HDR | No | Yes | No |
| Multiple Exposures | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Interval Timer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | No | No | No |
| Eye-Start Sensor | No | No | No |
| Image Formats | JPEG RAW | JPEG RAW TIFF | JPEG RAW |
| Flash Ports | Hot-Shoe Sync-Port | Hot-Shoe Sync-Port | Hot-Shoe Sync-Port |
| Built-In Flash | No | No | No |
| Flash Sync | Unknown | 1/250s | Unknown |
| Video Capture | 1280x720 @ 24 FPS 19:9 | 1920x1080 @ 30 FPS 16:9 *Also 1280x720 @ 60 FPS. Realtime uncompressed output over HDMI. | |
| Sound Input | None | Stereo | None |
| GPS | N / A | N / A | N / A |
| Memory | Compact Flash x 2 | Compact Flash Type 1, XQD | Compact Flash x 2 |
| Battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery Life | 4200 | 2600 | 4400 |
| Introduced | 2009-10-14, DiscontinuedYES | 2012-01-06, DiscontinuedYES | 2008-12-01, DiscontinuedYES |
| Size | 160 x 157 x 88mm (W x H x D) | 160 x 157 x 91mm (W x H x D) | 160 x 157 x 88mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | 1240g | 1180g | 1220g |
| Legend | Best Spec | About Average | Lowest Spec | Uncompared | NOTE: Comparison is based on usefulness, not on the number of settings. Priority is given to the primary number in a specification.*Examples: FPS for Continuous Drive Maximum ISO for Sensitivity Coverage for Viewfinder & Display |
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