Nikon D6 vs Nikon D3S

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D6 Nikon D3S
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD6D3S
      Predecessor ModelNikon D5 Nikon D3
      Successor ModelNikon D4
      MSRP$6499
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D6 Nikon D3S
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFXFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm36.0 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels21.33 Megapixel12.87 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.8 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 102,400200 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 3,280,000100 - 102,400
      Photo Nikon D6 Nikon D3S
      ProcessorEXPEED 6EXPEED
      Max Image Resolution5568 x 37124256 x 2832
      Other Resolutions3648 x 2432 (DX format)3552 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 920
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 5:4, 3:2, 16:95:4, 3:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, ShadeAuto (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)
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D6 Nikon D3S
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range-4.5 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points10551
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points10515
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark X screen with Af area brackets; framing grid can be displayedBriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B
      Optics Nikon D6 Nikon D3S
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D6 Nikon D3S
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDLow-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution2,359k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D6 Nikon D3S
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.72x0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.72x0.70x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Nikon D6 Nikon D3S
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed900 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting14.0 fps11.0 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 D6 Nikon D3S
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesNormal
      redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      rear-curtain sync
      off      		Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      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 SystemTTL: 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 meteringi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      ISO 518 standard-type hot shoe contact; Safety lock mechanism provided

      ISO 519 (PC) Terminal, lock screw provided
      Exposure Nikon D6 Nikon D3S
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority3D 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)
      Metering Range-3 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, 1 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 valueLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D6 Nikon D3S
      DxO Low Light ISO3253
      DxO Color Depth23.5
      DxO Dynamic Range12.0
      DxO Overall Score82
      Video Nikon D6 Nikon D3S
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4
      Internal Recording ModesH.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      		Yes, 1280 x 720p @ 24fps
      Interval Recording With Optional Remote Trigger
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601280 x 720
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      1920 x 1080p
      1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon D6 Nikon D3S
      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 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D6 Nikon D3S
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi optional
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired or smartphone
      Environmental Nikon D6 Nikon D3S
      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 D6 Nikon D3S
      Dimensions160 x 163 x 92 mm (6.3 x 6.42 x 3.62")160 x 157 x 88 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.46")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1450 g (3.20 lb / 51.15 oz)1240 g (2.73 lb / 43.74 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)11.2 x 8.5 x 6.5"
      Package Weight6.165 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D6 Nikon D3S
      Battery PackEN-EL18cEN-EL4a
      Battery Life3580 shots4200 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: CFexpress Type B / XQDDual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)
      Other Nikon D6 Nikon D3S
      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
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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