Nikon D3X vs Canon SX210 IS Specifications

35mm 861.6mm²
24.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1600

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
14.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 392.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SX210 IS Review.
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Detailed specifications
Nikon D3X
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

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Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Nikon D2Xs D2Xs vs D3X	Canon SX200 IS SX200 IS vs SX210 IS
Successor:		Canon SX230 HS SX210 IS vs SX230 HS
General
Model Number:	D3X	SX210 IS
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$7999.95	$349.99
Street Price:	$2,499.99	$261.96
Date Available:	2008-12-15	2010-03-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	49.1 oz (1,392 g) includes batteries	7.5 oz (212 g) includes batteries
Size:	6.3 x 6.2 x 3.4 in. (160 x 157 x 88 mm)	4.2 x 2.3 x 1.3 in. (106 x 59 x 32 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	24.5	14.1
Sensor Format:	35mm	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	861.6mm² (35.90mm x 24.00mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.94 microns	1.43 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3, 16:9
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	88
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	24.7
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	13.7
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	1,992
Image Capture
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)	4320 x 3240 (14.0 MP, 4:3), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 3456 x 2592 (9.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2144 x 1608 (3.4 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), TIFF; RAW (NEF), 12- or 14-bit	JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.0	0.8
Video Capture
Can take movies:	No	Yes
Movie Resolution:		1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30)
Movie File Format:		MOV (Image: H.264; Audio: PCM)
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	Canon Zoom Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):		28 - 392mm
Focal Length (actual):		5 - 70mm
Zoom Ratio:		14.00x
Aperture Range:		f/3.1 (W) / f/5.9 (T) to f/8.0
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:		5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		5 - 50 cm 2.0 - 19.7 in
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
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 with Face Detection; AiAF / 9 point, AiAF / 9 point, 1-point (center or track)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
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	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	922,000 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
Top Deck Display:	Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	1600
Minimum ISO (native):	100
ISO Settings:	100 - 1600, plus down to 50 in Lo-1, up to 6,400 in Hi-2	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600.
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, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/3200 - 15 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	Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), 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	Tv, Av, M, Easy, Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, SCN (Low Light, Color Accent, Color Swap, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist), Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Detection Self-timer)
Self Timer:	2/5/10/20 seconds	2, 10, Custom seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	Yes
Flash Modes:	n/a	Auto, Manual (3 levels), Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE Lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a	Auto ISO: 12 in. - 11.5 (W), 3.3 - 6.6 ft (T), 75 cm - 3.5 m (W), (1.0 - 2.0m, (T))
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 / CF2 / Microdrive	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	Yes	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	TIFF; RAW (NEF), 12- or 14-bit
Movie File Format:		MOV (Image: H.264; Audio: PCM)
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:	Yes	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	No
Remote Control Type:	Wired, 10-pin terminal or USB
Connections (extended):	HDMI Out (Type-A), DC Input, 10-pin Expansion Terminal	Mini HDMI

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	<0.3	2.77
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	<0.3
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	31
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	5.0	0.8
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	31	Unlimited
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.16 seconds	0.46 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):		0.46 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.050 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):		1.84 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.045 seconds	0.089 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
Startup Time:	0.3 seconds	2.5 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.3 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:		7.8 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		260 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	4400 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL4a	Proprietary NB-5L
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a Lithium Ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NB-5L 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:	Software Suite CD-ROM	Canon software suite
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	24.5MP version of the D3. 5fps full resolution burst speed, 7fps in DX crop mode at 10.5 megapixels.	Optical Image Stabilization, 720p HD Movies, HDMI Output, Smart Auto, Low-Light Mode. Available in gold, purple, and black.