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Predecessor: |
Nikon D2Xs
D2Xs vs D3X
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Successor: |
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Nikon D780
D750 vs D780
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Model Number: |
D3X |
D750 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$7999.95 |
$3599.95 |
Street Price: |
$2,499.99 |
$1,699.95 |
Date Available: |
2008-12-15 |
2014-09-30 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
49.1 oz
(1,392 g)
includes batteries
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54.7 oz
(1,550 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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5.5 x
4.4 x
3.1 in.
(141 x
113 x
78 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 |
Sony |
Effective Megapixels: |
24.5 |
24.3 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) |
861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.94 microns |
5.97 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
88 |
93 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
24.7 |
24.8 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
13.7 |
14.5 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,992 |
2,956 |
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) |
6016 x 4016
(24.2 MP,
3:2), 4512 x 3008
(13.6 MP,
3:2), 3008 x 2008
(6.0 MP,
3:2), 5008 x 3336
(16.7 MP,
3:2), 3752 x 2504
(9.4 MP,
3:2), 2504 x 1664
(4.2 MP,
3:2), 3936 x 2624
(10.3 MP,
3:2), 2944 x 1968
(5.8 MP,
3:2), 1968 x 1312
(2.6 MP,
3:2) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), TIFF; RAW (NEF), 12- or 14-bit |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (NEF), lossless compressed, compressed 14 or 12-bit; RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
5.0 |
6.6 |
Can take movies: |
No |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
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1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
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Movie File Format: |
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MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video with Linear PCM audio) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
Yes |
n/a |
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 24-120mm f/4G ED VR; 17 elements in 13 groups, including 3 aspherical and 2 ED elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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24 -
120mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
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24 -
120mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
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5.00x |
Aperture Range: |
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f/4 - f/22 |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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45 cm to Infinity
17.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
77.0mm |
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: 51-point (15 cross-type, f/8 supported by 11 points) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking via Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX II; Contrast-detect AF in Live View mode |
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; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.70x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.70x |
0.70x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.70x |
0.70x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
922,000 dots
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1,228,800 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
27.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
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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 |
ISO 100 - 12,800, Lo-1 (ISO 50), Hi-1 (ISO 25,600), Hi-2 (ISO 51,200), Auto (adjustable) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting, custom |
Auto (2 types), Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), Color temperature (2,500K-10,000K) |
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 |
91,000-pixel RGB sensor; 3D Color Matrix Metering III, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area; Highlight-weighted |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
None |
Scene (portrait, landscape, child, sports, close up, night portrait, night landscape, party/indoor, beach/snow, sunset, dusk/dawn, pet, candlelight, blossom, autumn colors, food), Effects, HDR, Active D-Lighting |
Self Timer: |
2/5/10/20 seconds |
2/5/10/20 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
n/a |
Front-curtain sync, Slow sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync; built-in flash supports wireless Commander mode |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
Lens aperture dependent; GN = 12m or 39 ft (ISO 100) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
1/200 (up to 1/250 with reduced range) |
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 |
ISO-type Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Full TTL exposure |
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 |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
TIFF; RAW (NEF), 12- or 14-bit |
RAW (NEF), lossless compressed, compressed 14 or 12-bit; RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
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MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video with Linear PCM audio) |
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: |
Yes |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
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 |
Via Wi-Fi; optional wired or wireless |
Connections (extended): |
HDMI Out (Type-A), DC Input, 10-pin Expansion Terminal |
Type-C Mini HDMI, Accessory Terminal, 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack, 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack, Built-in Wi-Fi |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
<0.3 |
<0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
<0.3 |
<0.3 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
31 |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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<0.3 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
Yes |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
5.0 |
6.6 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
31 |
40 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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6.6 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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14 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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6.7 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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10 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.16 seconds |
0.21 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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1.77 seconds |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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0.174 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.050 seconds |
0.055 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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0.25 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.045 seconds |
0.054 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 |
OVF:
- Full AF shutter lag, wide-area AF mode = 0.228s
Live View:
- Full AF shutter lag = 1.769s
- Prefocused: 0.174s |
Startup Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.5 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.5 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
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2.4 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
4400 shots |
1230 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL4a |
Proprietary EN-EL15 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable or MB-D14 battery grip |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a Lithium Ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 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 |
Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
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Notes & Features: |
24.5MP version of the D3. 5fps full resolution burst speed, 7fps in DX crop mode at 10.5 megapixels. |
EXPEED 4 processor, 6.5fps burst rate, 1080p60 movies, built-in Wi-Fi, tilting 3.2-inch 1229K-dot LCD, improved 51-point AF, highlight-weighted metering, dual SD card slots. Available body only or bundled with AF-S 24-120mm f/4 lens. |