Product Comparison: Nikon D3 vs Nikon D3X
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General Specifications
Brand
Nikon
Nikon
Model
D3
D3X
Origin
Thailand
Thailand
About the Product
The D3 features a highly sensitive 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor that boasts an extendable ISO range of 200 to 6400 and its Kevlar/carbon fiber-composite shutter and EXPEED image processing engine enable it to shoot at a staggering 9 fps.
Nikon introduces its new top-of-the-range premium D-SLR - the D3X. Building on the reliability, handling and durability of the award-winning D3, the D3X offers an imaging sensor with over twice the resolution of the revolutionary D3, breaking new ground in image quality.
Key Specs
Sensor Resolution
12.1 MP
24.5 MP
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Lens
Body
Body
Viewfinder
Pentaprism
Pentaprism
Size & Weight
Height
6.2 in.
6.2 in.
Width
6.3 in.
6.3 in.
Depth
3.4 in.
3.4 in.
Weight
43.7 oz.
43 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Nikon D3 Digital SLR Camera
- It was compact and fit in my bag.
- Excellent quality for a compact camera.
- Excellent portability and handy.
- It is big and heavy.
- It's pretty hard to use all day because of the weight.
Nikon D3X Digital SLR Camera
- Compact and takes lovely photos.
- Great value compact camera, point and shoot with good results.
- Like this camera, good size.
- Very good compact camera with stunning quality of images.
- Compact, best friend for travel.
Imaging
ISO Settings
Auto: 200 - 6400, Extended: 100-25600
Auto: 100 - 1600, Extended: 50 - 6400
Burst Mode
Yes
Yes
Low Light/High Sensitivity
Yes
Yes
Face Detection
No
No
Image File Format(s)
JPEG, RAW
JPEG, RAW
What customers say about "Imaging"
Nikon D3 Digital SLR Camera
- This is an awesome camera. Color is rich and details are sharp.
- The outstanding low-noise/high ISO performance.
- Incredibly manageable noise at ISO 6400, even ISO 8000.
- Image quality is superb, and the balance between sensor resolution and noise control is near-perfect.
- The frame rate and high ISO on it is phenomenal.
Nikon D3X Digital SLR Camera
- I love this camera. The quality and detail it captures are awesome.
- Picture quality very good.
- Very happy with this camera. Good images taken.
- Super easy to use, great image quality, lots of presets.
- Easy to use, super quality photos.
Display
Display Type
TFT-LCD
TFT-LCD
Screen Size
3 in.
3 in.
Screen Resolution
921000 dots
921000 dots
Touch Screen
No
No
Vari-angle Display
No
No
What customers say about "Display"
Nikon D3 Digital SLR Camera
- Very good battery life. Screen very convenient.
- All images on the screen look great.
- An excellent screen for viewing the photos you have taken.
- The tilting screen is missing.
- Unfortunately, there is no swivel screen and touch capabilities.
Nikon D3X Digital SLR Camera
- The built in screen on the camera is fairly good.
- There's a lovely big clear screen on the back.
- The viewfinder image is pretty good.
- Excellent screen, useful viewfinder and feels nicely balanced.
- The screen is good quality and it takes great pictures.
Features
Water Resistant
No
No
Shock Resistant
No
No
Panorama Mode
No
No
Shooting Modes
AUTO, Manual, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Program
AUTO, Program, Manual, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority
White Balance Modes
Auto, Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Shade, Manual, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent
Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Color Temperature, Manual
Shutter Speeds
30 - 1/8000
30 - 1/8000
What customers say about "Features"
Nikon D3 Digital SLR Camera
- Fast shutter and fabulous low-light capability.
- It has a ton of incredible features.
- Ergonomics are very comfortable.
- The quality of the pictures is breathtaking.
- Great color quality and very low noise at high iso.
Nikon D3X Digital SLR Camera
- Exceptional image quality, reliable, and built like a tank.
- The camera has many features.
- The colours are vivid and vibrant and the image is crisp and clear.
- The quality of the photos are amazing.
- This camera is simply phenomenal.
Connectivity
PictBridge Enabled
Yes
Yes
NFC Enabled
No
No
Integrated GPS
No
No
Output(s)
Hi-Speed USB, HDMI, 10-pin RemoteTerminal
Hi-Speed USB, Video output (PAL/ NTSC), HDMI, 10-pin RemoteTerminal
Number Of Memory Card Slots
2
2
What customers say about "Connectivity"
Nikon D3 Digital SLR Camera
- Excellent location of all connection ports.
- Great connectivity options.
- I love that it has two memory card slots.
- There are all the necessary connections for comfortable use.
- The image output to the TV screen is clear and stable through HDMI.
Nikon D3X Digital SLR Camera
- Easy to connect to your computer via USB.
- Connected the camera to my pc was easy.
- Excellent memory card slot. Highly recommend.
- The camera can be connected directly to the TV.
- Excellent connection to TV and photo view.
Power
Battery Model
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4
Battery Life
4300 frames
4400 frames
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
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