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Predecessor: |
Nikon D2Hs
D2Hs vs D3S
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Successor: |
Nikon D4
D3S vs D4
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Model Number: |
D3S |
5DS |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$5199.95 |
$3699.00 |
Street Price: |
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$1,549.00 |
Date Available: |
2009-11-30 |
2015-06-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
49.7 oz
(1,410 g)
includes batteries
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33.4 oz
(946 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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6.0 x
4.6 x
3.0 in.
(152 x
116 x
76 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Canon |
Effective Megapixels: |
12.1 |
50.6 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
860.4mm2 (36.00mm x 23.90mm) |
864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
8.46 microns |
4.14 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: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
82 |
87 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.5 |
24.7 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.0 |
12.4 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
3,253 |
2,381 |
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) |
8688 x 5792
(50.3 MP,
3:2), 7680 x 5120
(39.3 MP,
3:2), 5760 x 3840
(22.1 MP,
3:2), 4320 x 2880
(12.4 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1280
(2.5 MP,
3:2), 720 x 480
(0.3 MP,
3:2), 6480 x 4320
(28.0 MP,
3:2), 4320 x 2880
(12.4 MP,
3:2), 8688 x 4888
(42.5 MP,
16:9), 7680 x 4320
(33.2 MP,
16:9), 5760 x 3240
(18.7 MP,
16:9), 4320 x 2432
(10.5 MP,
16:9), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 720 x 408
(0.3 MP,
Other), 7712 x 5792
(44.7 MP,
4:3), 6816 x 5120
(34.9 MP,
4:3), 5120 x 3480
(17.8 MP,
Other), 3840 x 2880
(11.1 MP,
4:3), 1712 x 1280
(2.2 MP,
Other), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 5792 x 5792
(33.5 MP,
1:1), 5120 x 5120
(26.2 MP,
1:1), 3840 x 3840
(14.7 MP,
1:1), 2880 x 2880
(8.3 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; compr |
JPEG (EXIF v2.3), RAW, M-RAW (28MP), S-RAW (12.4MP); 14-bit CR2 |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
9.0 |
4.8 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24)
320x216 (24)
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1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
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Movie File Format: |
Motion JPEG |
.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes |
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 |
Canon EF |
Lens: |
n/a |
n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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Focal Length (actual): |
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Zoom Ratio: |
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Aperture Range: |
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Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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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 |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
1.3x and 1.6x crop modes |
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 |
Phase Detect : 61-point (up to 41 cross-type points); One to five cross-type AF points at f/2.8, 10 to 20 cross-type AF points at f/4, and 15 to 21 cross-type AF points at f/5.6; iTR AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
No |
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, 0.71x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, fixed focusing screen, on demand grid |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.70x |
0.71x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.70x |
0.71x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
920,000 dots
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1,044,000 dots
(348,000 px)
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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 |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
200 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 200 - 12,800, plus down to 100 in Lo-1, up to 102,400 in Hi-3 |
Auto, 100-6400 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 12800 (H1) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, twelve manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting, custom |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/8000 - 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 |
150K-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor, 252-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
None |
n/a |
Self Timer: |
2/5/10/20 seconds |
2, 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
No |
Flash Modes: |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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+/- 3.0 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, PC Sync |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 |
CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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UHS-I/UDMA compliant |
Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; compr |
RAW, M-RAW (28MP), S-RAW (12.4MP); 14-bit CR2 |
Movie File Format: |
Motion JPEG |
.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
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No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 3.0 Super Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional wired |
Optional Wired or Wireless |
Connections (extended): |
HDMI Out, DC Input, 10-pin Expansion Terminal, External Stereo Mic |
Mini HDMI (Type C), Remote Jack, Stereo Mic Jack, PC-Sync Terminal |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.34 |
<0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.34 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
58 |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.34 |
<0.3 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
Yes |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
9.0 |
4.8 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
90 |
28 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
9.1 |
4.9 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
41 |
15 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
9.1 |
4.9 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
36 |
11 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.20 seconds |
0.27 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
0.51 seconds |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.423 seconds |
0.092 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.043 seconds |
0.189 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.043 seconds |
0.057 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 |
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Startup Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.5 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.3 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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220 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
4200 shots |
700 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL4a |
Proprietary LP-E6N/LP-E6 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion Rechargeable or optional battery grip |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a Lithium Ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary LP-E6N 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: |
PictureProject |
Canon EOS Digital Solution Disc |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
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Notes & Features: |
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New 50.6-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, Dual DIGIC 6 image processors, EOS iTR AF, 150,000-pixel RGB+IR 252-zone metering, "Fine Detail" Picture Style, 30.5MP 1.3x crop mode and 19.6MP 1.6x crop mode, Full HD 30p video. |