Nikon D3 vs Nikon D3X

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D3 Nikon D3X
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD3D3X
      Predecessor ModelNikon D2Xs
      Successor ModelNikon D3S
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D3 Nikon D3X
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFXFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions36.0 x 23.9 mm35.9 x 24.0 mm
      Total Pixels12.87 Megapixel25.72 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel24.5 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 6,400100 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,60050 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon D3 Nikon D3X
      ProcessorEXPEEDEXPEED
      Max Image Resolution4256 x 28326048 x 4032
      Other Resolutions3184 x 2120, 2128 x 14165056 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 Ratios5:4, 3:23:2, 5:4
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Sunlight, Shade, Cloudy, Flash, Kelvin, Custom
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Focus Nikon D3 Nikon D3X
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Lens ServoManual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points5151
      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 ScreenBriteView Clear Matte VI - Type BBriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B
      Optics Nikon D3 Nikon D3X
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D3 Nikon D3X
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologySuper Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D3 Nikon D3X
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.70x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint18 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Depth-of-field previewWhen CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user
      Shutter Nikon D3 Nikon D3X
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps5.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D3 Nikon D3X
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLRi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Nikon D3 Nikon D3X
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesManual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Program
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV0 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 (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 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 D3 Nikon D3X
      DxO Low Light ISO22901992
      DxO Color Depth23.524.7
      DxO Dynamic Range12.213.7
      DxO Overall Score8188
      Video Nikon D3 Nikon D3X
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D3 Nikon D3X
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      Built-in Microphone
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D3 Nikon D3X
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control
      Environmental Nikon D3 Nikon D3X
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D3 Nikon D3X
      Dimensions160 x 157 x 88 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.46")160 x 157 x 88 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.46")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1300 g (2.87 lb / 45.86 oz)1260 g (2.78 lb / 44.45 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)11.2 x 8.5 x 6.4"
      Package Weight7.1 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D3 Nikon D3X
      Battery PackEN-EL4a
      Battery Life4300 shots4400 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)Dual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)
      Other Nikon D3 Nikon D3X
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec 2 to 20 sec, custom
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator


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