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Predecessor: |
Nikon D2Hs
D2Hs vs D3S
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Successor: |
Nikon D4
D3S vs D4
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Model Number: |
D3S |
AW110 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$5199.95 |
$349.95 |
Street Price: |
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$498.98 |
Date Available: |
2009-11-30 |
2013-02-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
49.7 oz
(1,410 g)
includes batteries
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6.9 oz
(195 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
6.3 x
6.2 x
3.4 in.
(160 x
157 x
88 mm)
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4.3 x
2.6 x
1.0 in.
(110 x
65 x
25 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
Yes |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Effective Megapixels: |
12.1 |
16.0 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
860.4mm2 (36.00mm x 23.90mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
8.46 microns |
1.34 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
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Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
82 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.5 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.0 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
3,253 |
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Image Resolution: |
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) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1024 x 768
(0.8 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 2592
(11.9 MP,
16:9) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; compr |
JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
9.0 |
8.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24)
320x216 (24)
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1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p)
960x540 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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Movie File Format: |
Motion JPEG |
MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
Yes |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Nikon F |
n/a |
Lens: |
n/a |
Zoom-Nikkor VR ED lens, 11 elements in 9 groups |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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28 -
140mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
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5 -
25mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
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5.00x |
Aperture Range: |
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f/3.9 or 7.8 (wide) / f/4.8 or 9.6 (tele), with ND filter |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
Up to 4x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX with 15 cross-type and 36 line-type sensors |
Contrast Detection: Auto (9-area automatic selection), Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
No |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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OLED
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 100%, 0.7x, 18mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.70x |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.70x |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
920,000 dots
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614,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
27.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
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Minimum ISO (native): |
200 |
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ISO Settings: |
Auto, 200 - 12,800, plus down to 100 in Lo-1, up to 102,400 in Hi-3 |
Fixed range auto (ISO 125-400, 125-800), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600; ISO 3200 (available when using Auto mode) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, twelve manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting, custom |
Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash, Manual (Custom) |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/1500 - 4 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area |
256-segment Matrix, Center-weighted (when digital zoom is below 2x), Spot (when digital zoom is 2x or higher) |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
No |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
No |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
No |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
None |
Back Light, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Scene Auto Selector, Snow, Sunset, 3D Photography, Underwater |
Self Timer: |
2/5/10/20 seconds |
2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
n/a |
Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Flash off, Fill flash, Slow sync |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 - 5.2 m (1 ft 8 in. to 17 ft) [T]: 0.5 - 4.5 m (1 ft 8 in. to 14 ft) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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External Flash Connection: |
ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
No |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; compr |
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Movie File Format: |
Motion JPEG |
MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
21.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
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Internal |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
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Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
Yes |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
No |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional wired |
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Connections (extended): |
HDMI Out, DC Input, 10-pin Expansion Terminal, External Stereo Mic |
Built-in GPS, Built-in Wi-Fi, Mini HDMI |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.34 |
1.27 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.34 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
58 |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.34 |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
Yes |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
9.0 |
8.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
90 |
6 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
9.1 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
41 |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
9.1 |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
36 |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.20 seconds |
0.15 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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0.15 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
0.51 seconds |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.423 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.043 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.043 seconds |
0.018 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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 |
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Startup Time: |
0.3 seconds |
1.5 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
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3.8 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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250 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
4200 shots |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL4a |
Proprietary EN-EL12 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a Lithium Ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
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Included Software: |
PictureProject |
Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
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Notes & Features: |
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Lens-shift Vibration Reduction (VR), Waterproof (up to 59 feet), Shockproof (up to 6.7 feet) and Freezeproof (down to 14 degrees F), 3" OLED display, Full HD 1080p videos. Available in Orange, Black, Camouflage or Blue. |