- APS-C 368.2mm2
- 16.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 6400
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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Nikon D2X
D2X vs D2Xs |
Nikon D5000
D5000 vs D5100 |
| Successor: |
Nikon D3X
D2Xs vs D3X |
Nikon D5200
D5100 vs D5200 |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | D2Xs | D5100 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $4699.95 | $899.95 |
| Street Price: | $4,299.95 | $649.99 |
| Date Available: | TBD | 2011-04-17 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 37.7 oz (1,070 g) |
29.2 oz
(829 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
6.2 x
5.9 x
3.4 in. (158 x 150 x 86 mm) |
5.0 x
3.8 x
3.1 in. (128 x 97 x 79 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.4 | 16.2 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 372.09mm2 (23.70mm x 15.70mm) | 368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.53 microns | 4.79 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6x | 1.5x |
| 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: | 59 | 80 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.2 | 23.5 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.9 | 13.6 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 489 | 1,183 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4288 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
Other), 3216 x 2136 (6.9 MP, Other), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, Other), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2) |
4928 x 3264
(16.1 MP,
Other), 3696 x 2448 (9.0 MP, Other), 2464 x 1632 (4.0 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), TIFF-RGB, RAW | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), NEF (RAW) 14-bits, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.3 | 3.9 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30/25/24)
1280x720 (30/25/24) 640x424 (30/25) |
|
| Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 | |
| 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: | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Lens: | n/a | NIKKOR AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -36 (T) | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
|
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 52.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 11-area TTL phase detection (Nikon Multi-CAM 2000), 9 cross-type | 11 point TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000; Single-point, Dynamic and Auto Area modes. One cross-type sensor. |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screens, 100%, 0.86x, 19.9mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, ~95% coverage, ~0.78x magnification (50mm f/1.4 lens and infinity, -1.0m^1), 17.9mm eyepoint (-1.0m^1), -1.7 to +0.7 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.56x | 0.52x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.86x | 0.78x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 921,600 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | Yes |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 27.0x | 31.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 800 | 6400 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | 100 - 800, plus five steps up to 3200 via ISO boost function | Auto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, 6 manual settings, 5 presets, 31 Kelvin settings | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Manual |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 3D color matrix, Center-weighted, Spot | 3D Color Matrix Metering II (420-pixel RGB), Center-weighted (75% given to 8mm circle in the center), Spot (3.5mm circle (2.5%) centered on selected focus point) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | No | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | None | Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Scene (Party/indoor, Beach/snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Pet portrait, Candlelight, Blossom, Autumn colors, Food, Night portrait, Night landscape), Special Effects (Stills or D-movies: Silhouette, Selective Color, Night Vision, High Key, Low Key, Miniature Effect, Color Sketch). |
| Self Timer: | 2/5/10/20 seconds | 2, 5, 10, 20 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | n/a | Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, fill-flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off; 18-300mm coveraqge |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | Lens dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/200 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided | Hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | Yes | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | TIFF-RGB, RAW | NEF (RAW) 14-bits, RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 | |
| 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 | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Wireless, Cabled | Optional ML-L3 IR Remote or MC-DC2 Remote Cord |
| Connections (extended): | Optional 802.11b/g wireless | HDMI Out (with CEC), Accessory Terminal for Wired Remote (MC-DC2) or GPS (GP-1), 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack; DC-input via dummy battery AC adapter. |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | 0.73 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | <0.3 | 0.77 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 17 | Unlimited |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.77 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.3 | 3.9 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 20 | 100 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.0 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 13 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.9 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 9 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.05 seconds | 0.27 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 1.28 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.488 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.045 seconds | 0.248 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.29 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.045 seconds | 0.114 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Optical Viewfinder: Wide-area AF: 0.408s Live View: Full AF lag: 1.28s Prefocused: 0.49s | |
| Startup Time: | 0.2 seconds | 0.5 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.1 seconds | 0.4 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.0 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 1150 shots | 660 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | EN-EL4a | Proprietary EN-EL14 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | PictureProject | ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, MacOS | Windows, Mac OS |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Based on the previous Nikon D2X model. Can be switched to a high-speed cropped mode, which allows 8 frames per second. This mode reduces resolution to 6.8 megapixels, cropped from the center of the sensor. This increases the effective focal length multiplier to 2.0x, and reduces the number of useable AF points to nine. The cropped area is indicated by a user-selectable shaded crop in the viewfinder. Both matrix and center-weighted metering revised to work normally within cropped area in high-speed cropped mode. New LCD display as previously seen in the Nikon D200. New EN-EL4a battery type has increased power. Black and white mode added (color can be restored in NEF Raw mode). Cropping in camera is possible. Camera settings can be saved and loaded (so they can be shared among a set of users). Burst mode now runs 1-60 rather than 1-35. 'Recent Settings' lets you quickly review your most recent changes (like the D200) -- and you can lock them. Image authentication enabled (for forensic shooting), guaranteeing the image has not been altered. A hardware/software approach using a USB key to guarantee software hasn't been hacked, too. Focus tracking with lock and short or long duration options. Multiple custom curves can be loaded. ISO Auto allows you to select shutter speed now. | 3" Vari-angle 921K-dot LCD, Full HD Videos (up to 1920x1080@30fps), In-camera Special Effects, Night Vision mode, HDR, Active D-Lighting, 3.5mm External Stereo Mic socket. |
