Nikon D3X vs Nikon D4
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Optics
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Features
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Nikon D3X
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Brand
Nikon
Nikon
Model
D3X
D4
Released
2008
2012
Announcement Date
December 01, 2008
January 06, 2012
Camera Type
DSLRDSLRCamera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Nikon D3X
Nikon D4
Megapixels
24.5 MP
16.2 MP
Image Resolution
6048 x 4032 px
4928 x 3280 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
24 x 35.9 mm
23.9 x 36 mm
Sensor Format
Full FrameFull FrameFrame Rate
5 fps
11 fps
Lens Mount
Nikon F FX
Nikon F
Image Processor
Expeed
Expeed 3
Aspect Ratio
3:23:2Minimum ISO (Native)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
1,600
12,800
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
50
50
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
6400
204800
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 8000 s
1/ 8000 s
Autofocus Points
51
51
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Optical (pentaprism)
Optical (pentaprism)
Video
Nikon D3X
Nikon D4
Video
Max Video Resolution
N/A
Full HDMax Video Dimensions
N/A
1920 x 1080 px
Max Video Frame Rate
N/A
30 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
N/A
MOV
Features
Nikon D3X
Nikon D4
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3"
3.2"Screen Resolution
920,000 dots
921,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Nikon D3X
Nikon D4
Memory Card
Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA
Compact Flash, XQD
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
EN-EL4a
EN-EL18
Battery Life
4,400 shots
2,600 shots
USB Charging
Overall Score
Portrait (Color Depth)
24.7 bits
24.7 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
13.7 EVs
13.1 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
1992
2965
Scores
Nikon D3X
Nikon D4
User Scores
Nikon D3X
Nikon D4
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