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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Nikon D2Hs
D2Hs vs D3S |
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| Successor: |
Nikon D4
D3S vs D4 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | D3S | Tough-8010 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $5199.95 | $399.99 |
| Street Price: | $193.22 | |
| Date Available: | 2009-11-30 | 2010-02-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
49.7 oz
(1,410 g)
includes batteries |
7.5 oz (214 g) |
| Size: |
6.3 x
6.2 x
3.4 in. (160 x 157 x 88 mm) |
3.9 x
2.5 x
0.9 in. (98 x 64 x 24 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | Yes |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 14.0 |
| 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 | 1.44 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 82 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.5 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.0 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 3,253 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| 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) |
4288 x 3216
(13.8 MP,
4:3), 4288 x 2416 (10.4 MP, Other), 3968 x 2976 (11.8 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; compr | JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 9.0 | 0.3 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24) 320x216 (24) |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
| Movie File Format: | Motion JPEG | MPEG4 |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F | n/a |
| Lens: | n/a | Olympus Lens, 11 Lenses in 8 Groups, 4 Aspherical Lenses |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 140mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 5 - 25mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.9 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele) - ??? | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
60 cm to Infinity 23.6 in to Infinity |
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| Macro Focus Range: |
3 -
60 cm 1.2 - 23.6 in |
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| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 5x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| 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 | CCD Contrast Detection: iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | No |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | 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 | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 920,000 dots | 230,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 27.0x | 10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 200 - 12,800, plus down to 100 in Lo-1, up to 102,400 in Hi-3 | Auto, High Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, twelve manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting, custom | Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3 |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 4 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area | Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | No |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | None | Panorama, Beauty Mode, Magic Filter (Pop Art, Pinhole, Fisheye, Drawing), Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene. Night+portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Beach & Snow, Underwater Snapshot, Underwater Wide1/2, Underwater Macro, Pet, Snow |
| Self Timer: | 2/5/10/20 seconds | 2, 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | n/a | Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | Wide: 0.33ft (0.1m) � 13.1ft (4.0m) at ISO 800; Tele: 0.98ft (0.3m) � 9.5ft (2.9m) at ISO 800 |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
| External Flash Connection: | ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 | SD / SDHC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | Yes | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; compr | |
| Movie File Format: | Motion JPEG | MPEG4 |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | 1,588.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| 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 | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control: | Yes | |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired | |
| Connections (extended): | HDMI Out, DC Input, 10-pin Expansion Terminal, External Stereo Mic | Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, Audio/Video Output) |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.34 | 4.74 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.34 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 58 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.34 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 9.0 | 0.3 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 90 | Unlimited |
| 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): | 0.20 seconds | 0.81 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 1.12 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 0.51 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.423 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.043 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.043 seconds | 0.209 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 | |
| Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 5.8 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 200 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 4200 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL4a | Proprietary LI-50B |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LI-50B 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: | PictureProject | OLYMPUS [ib] Software and In-Camera Manual Loaded in Internal Memory |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | Windows 2000Pro/XP/Vista/7; Mac OS X v10.3+ |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Dual Image Stabilization, Tap Control, HD Movies (720p), HDMI Output, AF Tracking, Magic Filters (Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fish-Eye, Drawing), In-Camera Panorama, USB charging. Shockproof: MIL-STD-810F Shock Equivalent(6.6ft/2m), Waterproof: Equivalent to IEC60529 IPX8/JISC0920 (33ft/10m), Freezeproof: MIL-STD-810F Low Temp Equivalent (-10C/14F), Dustproof: Equivalent to IEC60529 IP6X/JISC0920, Crushproof. Available in black and silver. | |
