Nikon D2X vs Nikon D70s

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Specifications

General	Nikon D2X	Nikon D70s
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Model	D2X	D70s
Predecessor Model	Nikon D1X	Nikon D70
Successor Model	Nikon D2Xs
Camera Type	Interchangeable Lens	Interchangeable Lens
Body Type	DSLR	DSLR
Video Capture

Sensor	Nikon D2X	Nikon D70s
Sensor Type	CMOS	CCD
Sensor Format	DX	DX
Sensor Size	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor Dimensions	23.7 x 15.7 mm	23.7 x 15.6 mm
Total Pixels	12.84 Megapixel	6.24 Megapixel
Effective Pixels	12.4 Megapixel	6.1 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range	100 - 800	200 - 1,600
Boosted ISO Range	100 - 3,200

Photo	Nikon D2X	Nikon D70s
Max Image Resolution	4288 x 2848	3008 x 2000
Other Resolutions	3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424	2240 x 1488, 1504 x 1000
Image Aspect Ratios	3:2	3:2
JPEG Quality Levels	Fine, Normal, Basic	Fine, Normal, Basic
Timelapse Recording

Focus	Nikon D2X	Nikon D70s
Autofocus Modes	Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous	Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous
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	B-type BriteView Clear Matte Screen III; Interchangeable with Optional E-type Screen with Grid Lines	Type B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets

Optics	Nikon D2X	Nikon D70s
Lens Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Crop Factor	1.5x	1.5x
Image Stabilization
Digital Image Stabilization
Reflex Mirror	Instant-return type

Screen	Nikon D2X	Nikon D70s
Screen Type	Fixed	Fixed
Touch Screen
Screen Size	2.5"	2.0"
Screen Resolution	235k dot	130k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View
Live Composition

Viewfinder	Nikon D2X	Nikon D70s
Viewfinder	Optical (pentaprism)	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.86x	0.75x
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.57x	0.50x

Shutter	Nikon D2X	Nikon D70s
Shutter Type	Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane	Combined mechanical and CCD electronic
Min Shutter Speed	30 sec	30 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	1/8000 sec	1/8000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting	8.0 fps	3.0 fps
Mirror Lock Up		for image sensor cleaning

Flash	Nikon D2X	Nikon D70s
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes	Front curtain Rear curtain Red-Eye Slow Red-Eye Slow	Auto On Off Front curtain Rear curtain Red-Eye Slow Sync
Flash Range		11.00 m at ISO 100
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250 sec	1/500 sec
Flash Compensation		-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
External Flash Connectivity
External Flash System	SB-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	SB-28DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction SB-29: Manual, Rear Curtain SB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain SB-50DX: Manual, Rear Curtain SB-80DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction SB-400: i-TTL, Manual* (*with D40 using Custom Setting only) SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, Rear Curtain SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), GN, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, 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-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain Sync SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, Manual, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Rear Curtain Sync

Exposure	Nikon D2X	Nikon D70s
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)	±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
Exposure Bracketing
Exposure Lock	Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button	Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button

DXO	Nikon D2X	Nikon D70s
DxO Low Light ISO	476	529
DxO Color Depth	22.1	20.4
DxO Dynamic Range	10.9	10.3
DxO Overall Score	59	50

Video	Nikon D2X	Nikon D70s
Unlimited Video Recording

Terminals	Nikon D2X	Nikon D70s
USB Speed	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)	USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
HDMI Output
Speaker
Built-in Microphone
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Flash Sync Port

Connectivity	Nikon D2X	Nikon D70s
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi
Built-In Bluetooth
Remote Control		Optional ML-L3 or MC-DC1

Environmental	Nikon D2X	Nikon D70s
Environmental Sealing

Physical	Nikon D2X	Nikon D70s
Dimensions	158 x 150 x 86 mm (6.22 x 5.91 x 3.39")	140 x 111 x 78 mm (5.51 x 4.37 x 3.07")
Weight (inc. batteries)	1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)	679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz)

Power and Storage	Nikon D2X	Nikon D70s
Battery Pack		EN-EL3a
Internal Storage
External Storage	Single Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive	Single Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive

Other	Nikon D2X	Nikon D70s
Self Timer	2 to 20 sec	2 to 20 sec
Orientation Sensor
Material of Construction	Magnesium Alloy
Optional Accessories	Wireless 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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