- 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
- 10.1 megapixels
- 38.00mm - 380.00mm (35mm eq.)
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Nikon D2Xs
D2Xs vs D3X |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | D3X | DSC-H20 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $7999.95 | $279.00 |
Street Price: | $2,499.99 | |
Date Available: | 2008-12-15 | 2009-04-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
49.1 oz
(1,392 g)
includes batteries |
10.1 oz
(285 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
6.3 x
6.2 x
3.4 in. (160 x 157 x 88 mm) |
4.2 x
2.7 x
1.9 in. (107 x 69 x 47 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Sony Super HAD |
Effective Megapixels: | 24.5 | 10.1 |
Sensor Format: | 35mm | 1/2.5 inch |
Sensor size: | 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) | 24.7104mm2 (5.76mm x 4.29mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.94 microns | 1.58 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) |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), TIFF; RAW (NEF), 12- or 14-bit | JPEG (EXIF v2.21) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.0 | 1.8 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30/16.6) 320x240 (8.3) |
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Movie File Format: | 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 | Component |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Nikon F | n/a |
Lens: | n/a | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, 10 elements in 9 groups |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 38 - 380mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 6.3 - 63mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 10.00x | |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/4.4 (tele) - f/10.0 | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
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Macro Focus Range: |
2 cm to Infinity 0.8 in to Infinity |
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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 | 2x Precision, up to 57x Smart Zoom |
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 | 9-point Contrast Detection |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
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 | 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 | 5.0x |
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, 3200 |
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, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Incandescent, Flash |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 30 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 | Multi Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | None | Easy, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, SoftSnap, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Gourmet, ASports; Smile Shutter Button |
Self Timer: | 2/5/10/20 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
Flash Modes: | n/a | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | ISO Auto: 0.2m - 7.0m(W), 0.9m - 5.5m(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 | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo |
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: | MPEG4 | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | 11.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | 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 | DC Input, Multi-connector |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | 2.00 |
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 | No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.0 | 1.8 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 31 | 100 |
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 | 0.32 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.32 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): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.045 seconds | 0.012 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 | 2.1 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 11.0 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 290 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 4400 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL4a | Proprietary Info LITHIUM |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary 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 | Sony CD-ROM |
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 SteadyShot image stabilization, Smile Shutter, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Smile Shutter Botton, Dynamic Range Optimizer, In-camera Retouching, HD Slide Show with music. |