Nikon D2X vs Nikon D5

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D2X Nikon D5
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD2XD5
      Predecessor ModelNikon D1X Nikon D4s
      Successor ModelNikon D2Xs
      MSRP$6499/£5729
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D2X Nikon D5
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDXFX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.7 mm35.9 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels12.84 Megapixel21.33 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.4 Megapixel20.8 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 800100 - 102,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 3,280,000
      Photo Nikon D2X Nikon D5
      ProcessorEXPEED 5
      Max Image Resolution4288 x 28485588 x 3712
      Other Resolutions3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW, TIFF
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High 2
      Extra High 1
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D2X Nikon D5
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points153
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points99
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenB-type BriteView Clear Matte Screen III; Interchangeable with Optional E-type Screen with Grid LinesType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark IX screen with AF area brackets (framing grid can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D2X Nikon D5
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorInstant-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D2X Nikon D5
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.2"
      Screen Resolution235k dot2,359k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D2X Nikon D5
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.86x0.72x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.57x0.72x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Nikon D2X Nikon D5
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting8.0 fps14.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D2X Nikon D5
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV
      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      		TTL: i-TTL flash control using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Nikon D2X Nikon D5
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-4 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L buttonLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D2X Nikon D5
      DxO Low Light ISO4762434
      DxO Color Depth22.125.1
      DxO Dynamic Range10.912.3
      DxO Overall Score5988
      Video Nikon D2X Nikon D5
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)Full HD (1920 x 1080)HD (1280 x 720)
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon D2X Nikon D5
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D2X Nikon D5
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WT-5A or WT-6A transmitters
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control wired, wireless, smartphone
      Environmental Nikon D2X Nikon D5
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D2X Nikon D5
      Dimensions158 x 150 x 86 mm (6.22 x 5.91 x 3.39")160 x 158.5 x 92 mm (6.3 x 6.26 x 3.62")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)11.6 x 9.1 x 6.8"
      Package Weight4.7 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D2X Nikon D5
      Battery PackEN-EL18a
      Battery Life3780 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDriveDual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA) or XQD
      Other Nikon D2X Nikon D5
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
      Illuminated Buttons
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)
      Optional AccessoriesWireless Transmitter WT-2/2A / WT-1/1A, Extended Range Antenna WA-E1, AC AdaptorEH-6, Type-E Focusing Screen, Anti-fog Finder Eyepiece DK-17A, Eyepiece Correction Lens DK-17C series, Speedlight SB-800/SB-600, Nikon Capture 4 (Version 4.2) software, CompactFlash" card


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