Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D3S

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D2Hs Nikon D3S
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD2HsD3S
      Predecessor ModelNikon D2H Nikon D3
      Successor ModelNikon D4
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D2Hs Nikon D3S
      Sensor TypeJFETCMOS
      Sensor FormatDXFX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.5 mm36.0 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels12.87 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels4.1 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 1,600200 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 102,400
      Photo Nikon D2Hs Nikon D3S
      ProcessorEXPEED
      Max Image Resolution2464 x 16324256 x 2832
      Other Resolutions1840 x 12243552 x 2832, 3552 x 2368, 3184 x 2128, 2784 x 1848, 2656 x 1776, 2128 x 1416, 2080 x 1384, 1776 x 1416, 1776 x 1184, 1392 x 920
      Image Aspect Ratios3:25:4, 3:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto (TTL white balance with main image sensor and 1,005-pixel RGB sensor), 12 Presets with fine tuning, and Manual, P.Color temperature in Kelvin (2500 - 10000 K, 31 steps),P. White balance bracketing (2 to 9 frames in increments of 1, 2 or 3)
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Focus Nikon D2Hs Nikon D3S
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points51
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points15
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)BriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B
      Optics Nikon D2Hs Nikon D3S
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorInstant-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D2Hs Nikon D3S
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyLow-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.0"
      Screen Resolution235k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D2Hs Nikon D3S
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.86x0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.57x0.70x
      Shutter Nikon D2Hs Nikon D3S
      Shutter TypeCharge-coupled electronic and mechanicalElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting8.0 fps11.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D2Hs Nikon D3S
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow      		Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-26: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-27: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-28: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-28DX: D-TTL, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-80DX: D-TTL, Auto Aperture(AA), Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: i-TTL, AA camera option, no Manual output option
      SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF Assist for multi area AF, Auto Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Non-TTL Auto (A), GN, Manual, Rear Curtain, RPT, Red-Eye Reduction, FV Lock, AF Assist for multi-area AF, Zoom
      SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
      SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: No built in flash
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, M, AutoFP High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync      		i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      ISO 518 standard-type hot shoe contact; Safety lock mechanism provided

      ISO 519 (PC) Terminal, lock screw provided
      Exposure Nikon D2Hs Nikon D3S
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Modes3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses), Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses), Color Matrix Metering (non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data)

      Center-Weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame, diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15 or 20 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 12-mm circle or average of entire frame)

      Spot: Meters 4-mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockDetected exposure value locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button.
      Focus Lock :Focus is locked by pressing AE/AF Lock button or lightly pressing shutter release button in [S]AF.
      Focus Area:Selectable from 11 focus areas.
      AF Area Mode:1) Single Area AF, 2) Dynamic AF with Focus Tracking and Lock-on (TM), 3) Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF, 4) Group Dynamic AF.
      Focusing Screen:B-type BrightView Clear Matte Screen III; Interchangeable with optional E-type finder screen with grid.      		Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D2Hs Nikon D3S
      DxO Low Light ISO3253
      DxO Color Depth23.5
      DxO Dynamic Range12.0
      DxO Overall Score82
      Video Nikon D2Hs Nikon D3S
      Internal Recording ModesYes, 1280 x 720p @ 24fps
      Interval Recording With Optional Remote Trigger
      Video FormatsMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D2Hs Nikon D3S
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Speaker
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D2Hs Nikon D3S
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi optional
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control
      Environmental Nikon D2Hs Nikon D3S
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D2Hs Nikon D3S
      Dimensions158 x 150 x 86 mm (6.22 x 5.91 x 3.39")160 x 157 x 88 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.46")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)1240 g (2.73 lb / 43.74 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon D2Hs Nikon D3S
      Battery PackEN-EL4a
      Battery Life4200 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDriveDual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)
      Other Nikon D2Hs Nikon D3S
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec 2 to 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator


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