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Predecessor: |
Nikon D2Hs
D2Hs vs D3S
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Nikon D5300
D5300 vs D5500
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Successor: |
Nikon D4
D3S vs D4
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Nikon D5600
D5500 vs D5600
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Model Number: |
D3S |
D5500 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$5199.95 |
$999.95 |
Street Price: |
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$596.95 |
Date Available: |
2009-11-30 |
2015-02-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
49.7 oz
(1,410 g)
includes batteries
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23.6 oz
(668 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
6.3 x
6.2 x
3.4 in.
(160 x
157 x
88 mm)
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4.9 x
3.8 x
2.8 in.
(124 x
97 x
70 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Sony |
Effective Megapixels: |
12.1 |
24.2 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
860.4mm2 (36.00mm x 23.90mm) |
366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
8.46 microns |
3.92 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
82 |
84 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.5 |
24.1 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.0 |
14.0 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
3,253 |
1,438 |
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) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4496 x 3000
(13.5 MP,
3:2), 2992 x 2000
(6.0 MP,
3:2) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; compr |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (12 or 14-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
9.0 |
4.9 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24)
320x216 (24)
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1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x424 (30p/25p)
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Movie File Format: |
Motion JPEG |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Nikon F |
Nikon F |
Lens: |
n/a |
Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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27 -
83mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
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18 -
55mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
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3.05x |
Aperture Range: |
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f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T); 7-blade (rounded) aperture |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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28 cm to Infinity
11.0 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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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: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX with 15 cross-type and 36 line-type sensors |
OVF: 39-point (9 cross type) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 4800 DX; Live View: Contrast detect with Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 100%, 0.7x, 18mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 |
SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.82x mag., 17mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter, Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen; Eye sensor |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.70x |
0.55x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.70x |
0.82x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
920,000 dots
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1,036,800 dots
(345,600 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
27.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
200 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 200 - 12,800, plus down to 100 in Lo-1, up to 102,400 in Hi-3 |
Auto, 100 - 25600 in steps of 1/3 EV |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, twelve manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting, custom |
Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual; all except Preset Manual with fine tuning |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
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 |
2016-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (2.5% of frame) |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
None |
Scene Modes: Autumn Colors, Beach/Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Food, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Sports, Sunset,
Special Effects Mode (Night Vision, Super Vivid, Pop, Photo Illustration, Toy Camera, Miniature Effect, Selective Color, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key), HDR |
Self Timer: |
2/5/10/20 seconds |
2s, 5s, 10s, 20s; 1 to 9 exposures seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
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; Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 as master |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
Lens dependent; Approx. 39/12 (ft/m, ISO 100, 68F/20C) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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No |
Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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UHS-I compliant |
Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; compr |
RAW (12 or 14-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
Motion JPEG |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
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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,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional wired |
Via Wi-Fi or optional ML-L3, WR-1, WR-T10/ WR-R10 or MC-DC2 remote cord |
Connections (extended): |
HDMI Out, DC Input, 10-pin Expansion Terminal, External Stereo Mic |
Type C mini-HDMI with CEC, Accessory Terminal (MC-DC2 remote cord or GP-1 GPS unit), 3.5mm stereo mic jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.34 |
0.42 |
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 |
0.41 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
Yes |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
9.0 |
4.9 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
90 |
100 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
9.1 |
4.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
41 |
7 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
9.1 |
3.9 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
36 |
5 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.20 seconds |
0.20 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
0.51 seconds |
0.86 seconds |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.423 seconds |
0.280 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.043 seconds |
0.100 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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0.23 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.043 seconds |
0.079 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 |
0.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.2 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
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1.8 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
4200 shots |
820 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL4a |
Proprietary EL14a |
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 EL14a Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
Included Software: |
PictureProject |
Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
Windows, Mac OS |
Notes & Features: |
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Available in black or red, in two different kit configurations: with the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II lens or the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens. |