Nikon D3S vs Nikon D3

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D3S Nikon D3
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD3SD3
      Predecessor ModelNikon D3
      Successor ModelNikon D4 Nikon D3S
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D3S Nikon D3
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFXFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions36.0 x 23.9 mm36.0 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels12.87 Megapixel12.87 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 12,800200 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 102,400100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D3S Nikon D3
      ProcessorEXPEEDEXPEED
      Max Image Resolution4256 x 28324256 x 2832
      Other Resolutions3552 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 9203184 x 2120, 2128 x 1416
      Image Aspect Ratios5:4, 3:25:4, 3:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit12-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)Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Sunlight, Shade, Cloudy, Flash, Kelvin, Custom
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Focus Nikon D3S Nikon D3
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points5151
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1515
      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 D3S Nikon D3
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D3S Nikon D3
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyLow-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D3S Nikon D3
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.70x
      Depth-of-field previewWhen CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user
      Shutter Nikon D3S Nikon D3
      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 fps11.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D3S Nikon D3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync      		Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      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 Terminal
      ISO 518 standard-type hot shoe contact; Safety lock mechanism provided

      ISO 519 (PC) Terminal, lock screw provided      		Hot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Nikon D3S Nikon D3
      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)      		Manual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Program
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 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 LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L buttonLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D3S Nikon D3
      DxO Low Light ISO32532290
      DxO Color Depth23.523.5
      DxO Dynamic Range12.012.2
      DxO Overall Score8281
      Video Nikon D3S Nikon D3
      Internal Recording ModesYes, 1280 x 720p @ 24fpsNo
      Interval Recording With Optional Remote Trigger
      Video FormatsMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D3S Nikon D3
      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 D3S Nikon D3
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi optional
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control
      Environmental Nikon D3S Nikon D3
      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 D3S Nikon D3
      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)1240 g (2.73 lb / 43.74 oz)1300 g (2.87 lb / 45.86 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon D3S Nikon D3
      Battery PackEN-EL4a
      Battery Life4200 shots4300 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)Dual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)
      Other Nikon D3S Nikon D3
      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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