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Predecessor: |
Nikon D2Hs
D2Hs vs D3S
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Successor: |
Nikon D4
D3S vs D4
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Sony A99 II
A99 vs A99 II
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Model Number: |
D3S |
A99 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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SLT-A99V |
Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$5199.95 |
$2799.99 |
Street Price: |
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$1,998.00 |
Date Available: |
2009-11-30 |
2012-10-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
49.7 oz
(1,410 g)
includes batteries
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29.2 oz
(828 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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5.8 x
4.4 x
3.1 in.
(147 x
111 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: |
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Sony |
Effective Megapixels: |
12.1 |
24.3 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
860.4mm2 (36.00mm x 23.90mm) |
855.62mm2 (35.80mm x 23.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
8.46 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: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
82 |
89 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.5 |
25.0 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.0 |
14.0 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
3,253 |
1,555 |
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) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 6000 x 3376
(20.3 MP,
16:9), 3936 x 2624
(10.3 MP,
3:2), 3936 x 2216
(8.7 MP,
16:9), 2640 x 1760
(4.6 MP,
3:2), 2640 x 1488
(3.9 MP,
Other), 1728 x 1152
(2.0 MP,
3:2), 1728 x 976
(1.7 MP,
Other), 12416 x 1856
(23.0 MP,
Other), 8192 x 1856
(15.2 MP,
Other), 2160 x 5536
(12.0 MP,
Other), 2160 x 3872
(8.4 MP,
Other) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; compr |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
9.0 |
5.9 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24)
320x216 (24)
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1920x1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS or 60i/24Mbps/FX or 60i/17Mbps/FH or 24p/24Mbps/FX or 24p/17Mbps/FH)
1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps)
640x480 (30p/3Mbps)
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Movie File Format: |
Motion JPEG |
AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
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 |
Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
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 |
1.4x / 2x |
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 |
Dual Phase-detection: 19 points (11 points cross type) CCD line sensors, 102 assist points focal plane phase-detection sensors; Wide (auto, 19 points), Zone, Spot, Local selectable |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 100%, 0.7x, 18mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 |
EVF type; 1.3cm (0.5-inch) 2,359K-dot XGA OLED, ~100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, 22mm eyepoint at -1 diopter (CIPA standard), -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensor. |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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2,359,000 dots
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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 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
920,000 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 |
Yes |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
27.0x |
16.7x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
25600 |
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 with selectable limits), 100-25600 in 1/3 EV steps, extendable down to ISO 50; Multi-frame NR up to ISO 51200 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, twelve manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting, custom |
Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm white/Cool white/Day white/Daylight), Flash, C. Temp 2500 to 9900K, C Filter G7 to M7 (15-step), Custom, AWB micro adjustment |
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 |
1200-zone Evaluative, 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 |
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama, Telezoom Continuous Priority AE |
Self Timer: |
2/5/10/20 seconds |
2, 10; 3 or 5 frames after 10s seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
No |
Flash Modes: |
n/a |
Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
1/250 |
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 |
Multi Interface Shoe, PC-Sync terminal |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 |
MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / 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: |
RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; compr |
14-bit RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
Motion JPEG |
AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
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 |
Yes |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional wired |
Optional Wireless or Wired |
Connections (extended): |
HDMI Out, DC Input, 10-pin Expansion Terminal, External Stereo Mic |
Type-C HDMI Mini Connector (BRAVIA Sync, PhotoTV H); Wired Remote Terminal, External Stereo Micophone Jack, External Stereo Headphone Jack, DC Input, Vertical Grip connector, Sync Terminal, Multi Interface Shoe, Built-in GPS |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.34 |
0.50 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.34 |
0.56 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
58 |
Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.34 |
0.58 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
Yes |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
9.0 |
5.9 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
90 |
17 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
9.1 |
5.9 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
41 |
18 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
9.1 |
5.9 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
36 |
13 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.20 seconds |
0.13 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 |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.043 seconds |
0.081 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.043 seconds |
0.055 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 |
Full AF lag, Wide-area AF mode = 0.125s
Prefocused shutter lag with Electronic First Curtain Off = 0.108s |
Startup Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.7 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
1.1 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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500 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
4200 shots |
410 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL4a |
Proprietary NP-FM500H |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a Lithium Ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H 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 |
Software CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter 4, Remote Camera Control 3) |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.5 +); PMB is Windows only |
Notes & Features: |
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24.3MP full-frame image sensor, SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization, dual phase-detect AF, 200K shutter, AVCHD 2.0 video, hi-res OLED EVF, articulating 1.3M-dot LCD, 6 fps bursts at full resolution, up to 10 fps Tele-zoom mode, two card slots (SD/MS, SD), real-time Full HD video out via HDMI, built-in GPS. |