Nikon D3 vs Nikon D6

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D3 Nikon D6
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD3D6
      Predecessor ModelNikon D5
      Successor ModelNikon D3S
      MSRP$6499
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D3 Nikon D6
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFXFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions36.0 x 23.9 mm35.9 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels12.87 Megapixel21.33 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel20.8 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 6,400100 - 102,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,60050 - 3,280,000
      Photo Nikon D3 Nikon D6
      ProcessorEXPEEDEXPEED 6
      Max Image Resolution4256 x 28325568 x 3712
      Other Resolutions3184 x 2120, 2128 x 14163648 x 2432 (DX format)
      Image Aspect Ratios5:4, 3:21:1, 5:4, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Sunlight, Shade, Cloudy, Flash, Kelvin, CustomPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D3 Nikon D6
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View      		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-4.5 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points51105
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points15105
      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 BType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark X screen with Af area brackets; framing grid can be displayed
      Optics Nikon D3 Nikon D6
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D3 Nikon D6
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution922k dot2,359k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D3 Nikon D6
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.72x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.72x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17 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 D6
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec900 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps14.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMechanical Shutter
      Up to 14 fps at 20.8 MP for up to 200 Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 10.5 fps at 20.8 MP
      Up to 60 fps at 2 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP
      Flash Nikon D3 Nikon D6
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync      		Normal
      redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      rear-curtain sync
      off
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLRTTL: 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 TerminalHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Nikon D3 Nikon D6
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesManual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, ProgramAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV-3 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
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L buttonLuminosity locked at detected value
      DXO Nikon D3 Nikon D6
      DxO Low Light ISO2290
      DxO Color Depth23.5
      DxO Dynamic Range12.2
      DxO Overall Score81
      Video Nikon D3 Nikon D6
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4
      Internal Recording ModesNoH.264/MOV
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      1920 x 1080p
      1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon D3 Nikon D6
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Output
      1 x Nikon 10-Pin Input
      1 x RJ45 Output
      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 D3 Nikon D6
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired or smartphone
      Environmental Nikon D3 Nikon D6
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D3 Nikon D6
      Dimensions160 x 157 x 88 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.46")160 x 163 x 92 mm (6.3 x 6.42 x 3.62")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1300 g (2.87 lb / 45.86 oz)1450 g (3.20 lb / 51.15 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)11.2 x 8.5 x 6.5"
      Package Weight6.165 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D3 Nikon D6
      Battery PackEN-EL18c
      Battery Life4300 shots3580 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)Dual Slot: CFexpress Type B / XQD
      Other Nikon D3 Nikon D6
      Self Timer 2 to 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
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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