| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon |
| Model | D3X |
| Predecessor Model | Nikon D2Xs |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Format | FX |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame |
| Sensor Dimensions | 35.9 x 24.0 mm |
| Total Pixels | 25.72 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 24.5 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 1,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 50 - 6,400 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | EXPEED |
| Max Image Resolution | 6048 x 4032 |
| Other Resolutions | 5056 x 4032, 4544 x 3024, 3968 x 2640, 3792 x 3024, 3024 x 2016, 2976 x 1976, 2528 x 2016, 1984 x 132 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2, 5:4 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal, Basic |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| WB Bracketing | 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous Live View |
| Lens Servo | Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| Number of Focus Points | 51 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Animal Eye Detection | |
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | |
| Insect Tracking Mode | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Focusing Screen | BriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon F |
| Crop Factor | 1x |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Digital Image Stabilization | |
| Reflex Mirror | Quick-return type |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 920k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Live Composition | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.70x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.70x |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 18 mm |
| Diopter Adjustment | -3 to +1 |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 5.0 fps |
| Mirror Lock Up | |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-eye Slow sync Rear curtain |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 sec |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash System | i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Metering Range | 0 to +20 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Exposure Lock | Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button |
| DXO | |
|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 1992 |
| DxO Color Depth | 24.7 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 13.7 |
| DxO Overall Score | 88 |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini Type C |
| Built-in Microphone | |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Flash Sync Port | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| Remote Control | |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 160 x 157 x 88 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.46") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 1260 g (2.78 lb / 44.45 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 11.2 x 8.5 x 6.4" |
| Package Weight | 7.1 lb |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | EN-EL4a |
| Battery Life | 4400 shots |
| Internal Storage | |
| External Storage | Dual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA) |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 to 20 sec, custom |
| Orientation Sensor | |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy |
| Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator | |
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