- 35mm 860.4mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 12,800
- Go in depth with our full Nikon D3S Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the D3S.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Nikon D2Hs
D2Hs vs D3S |
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Successor: |
Canon 5D Mark II
5D vs 5D Mark II |
Nikon D4
D3S vs D4 |
General | ||
Model Number: | 5D | D3S |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $3499.99 | $5199.95 |
Street Price: | ||
Date Available: | 2005-08-22 | 2009-11-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: | 28.6 oz (810 g) |
49.7 oz
(1,410 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
6.0 x
4.4 x
3.0 in. (152 x 113 x 75 mm) |
6.3 x
6.2 x
3.4 in. (160 x 157 x 88 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.8 | 12.1 |
Sensor Format: | 35mm | 35mm |
Sensor size: | 855.62mm2 (35.80mm x 23.90mm) | 860.4mm2 (36.00mm x 23.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 8.20 microns | 8.46 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 71 | 82 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.9 | 23.5 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.1 | 12.0 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,368 | 3,253 |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4368 x 2912
(12.7 MP,
3:2), 3168 x 2112 (6.7 MP, 3:2), 2496 x 1664 (4.2 MP, 3:2) |
4256 x 2832
(12.1 MP,
3:2), 3184 x 2120 (6.8 MP, 3:2), 2128 x 1416 (3.0 MP, 3:2), 2784 x 1848 (5.1 MP, Other), 2080 x 1384 (2.9 MP, 3:2), 1392 x 920 (1.3 MP, Other), 3552 x 2832 (10.1 MP, 5:4), 2656 x 2120 (5.6 MP, 5:4), 1776 x 1416 (2.5 MP, 5:4), 3552 x 2368 (8.4 MP, 3:2), 2656 x 1776 (4.7 MP, 3:2), 1776 x 1184 (2.1 MP, 3:2) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (.CR2) | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; compr |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.0 | 9.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24) 320x216 (24) |
|
Movie File Format: | Motion JPEG | |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
HD Video Out: | Yes | |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Lens: | n/a | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | ||
Focal Length (actual): | ||
Zoom Ratio: | ||
Aperture Range: | ||
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: | ||
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 9-point (plus 6 invisible assist points), TTL-CT-SIR CMOS | 51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX with 15 cross-type and 36 line-type sensors |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type, eye-level pentaprism | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 100%, 0.7x, 18mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.70x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.70x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 920,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 27.0x |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 200 |
ISO Settings: | 100 - 1600 in 1/3-stop increments, expandable to 50 / 3200 | Auto, 200 - 12,800, plus down to 100 in Lo-1, up to 102,400 in Hi-3 |
Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature | Auto, twelve manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting, custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | TTL full-aperture w/ 35-zone SPC: AF-linked Evaluative, 8% partial, 3.5% spot, center-weighted avg. | 1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area |
Program Auto Exposure: | No | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | None | |
Self Timer: | 10 seconds | 2/5/10/20 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | No |
Flash Modes: | n/a | n/a |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/250 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal | ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive | CF1 |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | Yes | Yes |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (.CR2) | RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; compr |
Movie File Format: | Motion JPEG | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Remote w/ N3-type contact | Optional wired |
Connections (extended): | DC In | HDMI Out, DC Input, 10-pin Expansion Terminal, External Stereo Mic |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.40 | 0.34 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.33 | 0.34 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 17 | 58 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.34 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.0 | 9.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 98 | 90 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 9.1 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 41 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 9.1 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 36 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.15 seconds | 0.20 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.15 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 0.51 seconds | |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.423 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.133 seconds | 0.043 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.078 seconds | 0.043 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Tested with Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 macro lens | Optical Viewfinder AF lag: 51-point Auto-Area Full AF = 0.361s Live View AF Lag: Hand-held mode Full AF = 0.511s Tripod mode Full AF = 2.66s Tripod mode Prefocused = 0.423 |
Startup Time: | 0.1 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.0 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 800 shots | 4200 shots |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | 1 x BP-511 / BP-511A / BP-512 / BP-514, 1 x CR2016 | Proprietary EN-EL4a |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium Ion rechargable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Digital Photo Professional, ZoomBrowserEX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, Remote Capture,TWAIN and WIA drivers | PictureProject |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, MacOS | Windows, Mac OS |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: |