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Predecessor: |
Nikon D2Xs
D2Xs vs D3X
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Canon G1X
G1X vs G1X Mark II
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Successor: |
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Canon G1X Mark III
G1X Mark II vs G1X Mark III
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Model Number: |
D3X |
G1X Mark II |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$7999.95 |
$799.99 |
Street Price: |
$2,499.99 |
$599.00 |
Date Available: |
2008-12-15 |
2014-04-30 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
49.1 oz
(1,392 g)
includes batteries
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19.9 oz
(563 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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4.6 x
2.9 x
2.6 in.
(116 x
74 x
66 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
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Effective Megapixels: |
24.5 |
13.1 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
1.5 inch |
Sensor size: |
861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) |
233.75mm2 (18.70mm x 12.50mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.94 microns |
4.30 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2, 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
88 |
58 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
24.7 |
21.5 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
13.7 |
10.8 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,992 |
581 |
Image Resolution: |
6048 x 4032
(24.4 MP,
3:2), 4544 x 3024
(13.7 MP,
3:2), 3024 x 2016
(6.1 MP,
3:2), 5056 x 4032
(20.4 MP,
5:4), 3792 x 3024
(11.5 MP,
5:4), 2528 x 2016
(5.1 MP,
5:4), 3968 x 2640
(10.5 MP,
3:2), 2976 x 1976
(5.9 MP,
Other), 1984 x 1320
(2.6 MP,
3:2) |
4160 x 3120
(13.0 MP,
4:3), 4352 x 2904
(12.6 MP,
3:2), 4352 x 2448
(10.7 MP,
16:9), 3120 x 3120
(9.7 MP,
1:1), 2496 x 3120
(7.8 MP,
Other), 3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3), 3072 x 2048
(6.3 MP,
3:2), 3072 x 1728
(5.3 MP,
16:9), 2304 x 2304
(5.3 MP,
1:1), 1840 x 2304
(4.2 MP,
Other), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1368
(2.8 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1536 x 1536
(2.4 MP,
1:1), 1232 x 1536
(1.9 MP,
Other), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 640 x 424
(0.3 MP,
Other), 640 x 360
(0.2 MP,
16:9), 480 x 480
(0.2 MP,
1:1), 384 x 480
(0.2 MP,
Other) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), TIFF; RAW (NEF), 12- or 14-bit |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
5.0 |
5.3 |
Can take movies: |
No |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
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1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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Movie File Format: |
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MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
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 |
Canon Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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24 -
120mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
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12.5 -
62.5mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
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5.00x |
Aperture Range: |
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f/2.0 (W) / f3.9 (T) - f/16, with 9-blade aperture |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
Yes |
Normal Focus Range: |
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5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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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 Detect AF with Face Detection; 31-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 100%, 0.7x, 18mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 |
Optional EVF available. |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
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: |
922,000 dots
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1,040,000 dots
(345,600 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
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): |
1600 |
12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
100 - 1600, plus down to 50 in Lo-1, up to 6,400 in Hi-2 |
Auto, 100 to 12800 in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting, custom |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
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 |
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
None |
Scene Modes: Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star, Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks; Filters: High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect |
Self Timer: |
2/5/10/20 seconds |
1 - 30 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
n/a |
Auto, Auto w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
Auto ISO: 1.6 - 22 ft. (W), 4.6 - 11 ft. (T) / (50cm - 6.8m (W), 1.4 - 3.5m (T)) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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+/- 2.0 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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Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
TIFF; RAW (NEF), 12- or 14-bit |
14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
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MOV (Image: H.264, 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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Yes |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
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 |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Wired, 10-pin terminal or USB |
Optional RS-60E3 wired release, and via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
HDMI Out (Type-A), DC Input, 10-pin Expansion Terminal |
Micro HDMI, remote jack (for optional RS60-E3 wired remote switch) |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
<0.3 |
1.01 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
<0.3 |
1.14 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
31 |
Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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1.24 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
Yes |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
5.0 |
5.3 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
31 |
Unlimited |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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1.5 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Unlimited |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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1.3 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Unlimited |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.16 seconds |
0.21 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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0.37 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.050 seconds |
0.238 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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1.03 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.045 seconds |
0.091 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Live View Mode
Full AF, Single-Area, Hand-Held Mode = 0.426s
Full AF, Auto-Area, Hand-Held Mode = 0.606s
Prefocused, Hand-Held Mode = 0.045s
Prefocused, Tripod Mode = 0.418s |
Fill AF shutter lag, Auto-area mode = 0.422s |
Startup Time: |
0.3 seconds |
2.0 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
1.5 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
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3.2 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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240 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
4400 shots |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL4a |
Proprietary NB-12L |
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 NB-12L 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: |
Software Suite CD-ROM |
Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
Windows Vista/7/8, Mac OS |
Notes & Features: |
24.5MP version of the D3. 5fps full resolution burst speed, 7fps in DX crop mode at 10.5 megapixels. |
12.8MP 1.5-inch CMOS sensor, f/2.-3.9 5x zoom, DIGIC 6 processor, 1080p60 Full HD video, Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC. Optional EVF and grip available. |