- 35mm 860.4mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 12,800
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Prices: | Compare Prices | |
Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Nikon D2Hs
D2Hs vs D3S |
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Successor: |
Nikon D4
D3S vs D4 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | D3S | K-S1 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $5199.95 | $799.95 |
Street Price: | $501.65 | |
Date Available: | 2009-11-30 | 2014-09-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
49.7 oz
(1,410 g)
includes batteries |
27.0 oz
(765 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
6.3 x
6.2 x
3.4 in. (160 x 157 x 88 mm) |
4.8 x
3.7 x
2.8 in. (121 x 93 x 70 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 20.1 |
Sensor Format: | 35mm | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 860.4mm2 (36.00mm x 23.90mm) | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 8.46 microns | 4.29 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Optional |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 82 | 78 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.5 | 23.5 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.0 | 13.0 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 3,253 | 1,061 |
Image Capture | ||
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) |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 4224 x 2816 (11.9 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; compr | JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 9.0 | 5.4 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24) 320x216 (24) |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) |
Movie File Format: | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Nikon F | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2) |
Lens: | n/a | smc Pentax-DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.06x | |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/40 (tele) | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
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Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | 52.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | |
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 | SAFOX IX i+, TTL phase-matching -11 point (9 cross type focus points in the center) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 100%, 0.7x, 18mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, 0.95x mag., 20.5mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.5 diopter |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.70x | 0.63x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.70x | 0.95x |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 920,000 dots | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 27.0x | 16.0x |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | 51200 |
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, 100-51200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, twelve manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting, custom | Auto, Multi Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N: Daylight White, W: Cool White, L: Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual, Color Temperature |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/6000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area | TTL open-aperture: 77 segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | None | Sensitivity Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority (Tav); Scene: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR (JPEG only), Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum; Effect: Faded Color, Clear Tone, Brilliant Color, Unicolor Bold, Vintage Color, Cross Processing, Warm Fade, Tone Expansion, Bold Monochrome, Infrared Filter, Vibrant Color Enhance; Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome; HDR: Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3 |
Self Timer: | 2/5/10/20 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
Flash Modes: | n/a | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction (Auto Picture, Scene) Flash On, Flash On+ Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Manual Flash Discharge (Full-1/128) |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 10.0 m / 32.8 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | Depends on lens |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | UHS-I compliant | |
Dual Card Slots: | Yes | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; compr | 12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
Movie File Format: | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV) |
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: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional wired | Optional IR |
Connections (extended): | HDMI Out, DC Input, 10-pin Expansion Terminal, External Stereo Mic | Micro (Type D) HMDI |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.34 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.34 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 58 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.34 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 9.0 | 5.4 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 90 | 20 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 9.1 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 41 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 9.1 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 36 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.20 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 0.51 seconds | |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.423 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.043 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.043 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 | |
Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 4200 shots | 480 shots |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL4a | Proprietary D-LI109 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary D-LI109 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: | PictureProject | Digital Camera Utility 5 Software CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | The K-S1 comes in 3 standard colors: black, blue, and white. In addition, two separate color collections are available; The Fabric Collection, containing 4 unique colors such as cotton beige and tweed gray – and the Night Sky Collection, with 5 more elegant colors like Sunset Orange, Dawn Purple, and Midnight Black. |