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Predecessor: |
Nikon D2Xs
D2Xs vs D3X
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Sony A7 II
A7 II vs A7 III
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Successor: |
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Sony A7 IV
A7 III vs A7 IV
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Model Number: |
D3X |
A7 III |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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ILCE-7M3 |
Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$7999.95 |
$1999.99 |
Street Price: |
$2,499.99 |
$1,864.67 |
Date Available: |
2008-12-15 |
2018-04-10 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
49.1 oz
(1,392 g)
includes batteries
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33.3 oz
(945 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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5.0 x
3.8 x
2.9 in.
(127 x
96 x
74 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 |
24.2 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) |
847.28mm2 (35.60mm x 23.80mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.94 microns |
5.93 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 |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: |
88 |
96 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
24.7 |
25.0 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
13.7 |
14.7 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,992 |
3,730 |
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) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 3936 x 2624
(10.3 MP,
3:2), 3008 x 2000
(6.0 MP,
3:2), 3936 x 2624
(10.3 MP,
3:2), 3008 x 2000
(6.0 MP,
3:2), 1968 x 1312
(2.6 MP,
3:2), 6000 x 3376
(20.3 MP,
16:9), 3936 x 2216
(8.7 MP,
16:9), 3008 x 1688
(5.1 MP,
16:9), 3936 x 2216
(8.7 MP,
16:9), 3008 x 1688
(5.1 MP,
16:9), 1968 x 1112
(2.2 MP,
Other) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), TIFF; RAW (NEF), 12- or 14-bit |
JPEG, RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
5.0 |
9.9 |
Can take movies: |
No |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
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3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p)
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Movie File Format: |
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XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
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 E |
Lens: |
n/a |
Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS SEL2870 |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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28 -
70mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
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28 -
70mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
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2.50x |
Aperture Range: |
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f/3.5-22 (W) / f/5.6-36 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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40 cm to Infinity
15.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
55.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
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 |
Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detect + Contrast-detect AF): 693 phase-detection AF points covering 93% of image area, 425 contrast AF points; Wide (693 points (phase-detection AF), 425 points (contrast-detection AF)) / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expanded Flexible Spot / Lock-on AF (Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expanded Flexible Spot) |
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: 0.5-inch (1.30cm), 2359K-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels)
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.70x |
0.78x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.70x |
0.78x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
922,000 dots
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921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
27.0x |
18.8x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
1600 |
51200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
100 - 1600, plus down to 50 in Lo-1, up to 6,400 in Hi-2 |
Auto (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), 100 - 51200, expandable to 50 - 204800 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting, custom |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (4 settings), Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation), Underwater |
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 Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
None |
Scene Modes: Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Night Portrait; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step) |
Self Timer: |
2/5/10/20 seconds |
2 or 10; 3/5 shots after 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
No |
Flash Modes: |
n/a |
Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed Sync, Wireless; 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 Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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No |
Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-II |
Other Memory: |
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Slot1:SD UHS-II; 2:MS/SD UHS-I |
Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
TIFF; RAW (NEF), 12- or 14-bit |
RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
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XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
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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Yes |
Bluetooth: |
No |
Yes |
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,USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Wired, 10-pin terminal or USB |
Optional via RM-VPR1, USB or Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
HDMI Out (Type-A), DC Input, 10-pin Expansion Terminal |
USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1), Multi-Terminal Micro USB (with remote support), Type-D Micro HDMI, Microphone and Headphone jacks |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
<0.3 |
0.57 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
<0.3 |
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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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0.57 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
Yes |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
5.0 |
9.9 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
31 |
163 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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9.7 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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33 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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9.7 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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30 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.16 seconds |
0.20 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.050 seconds |
0.125 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.045 seconds |
0.023 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 |
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Startup Time: |
0.3 seconds |
1.7 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.9 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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710 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
4400 shots |
610 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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115 minutes
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL4a |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a Lithium Ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
No |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
Yes |
Included Software: |
Software Suite CD-ROM |
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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. |
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