A
comparison of the specifications of current Nikon DSLR models
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| |
D3200 |
D5200 |
D7000 |
D7100 |
D300s |
D600 |
D800/D800E |
D4 |
D3x |
| Introduced |
4/20/2012 |
11/6/2012 |
9/15/2010 |
2/20/2013 |
7/30/2009 |
9/2012 |
2/7/2012 |
1/6/2012 |
12/1/2008 |
| Replacement or Update Time Estimate |
spring/summer 2013 |
early 2014 |
D7100 (next column) |
August 2015 |
August 2011 (overdue) |
2016? |
2016? |
D5 August 2015 |
D4x? Jan 2014? |
| Current Firmware |
A1.00 B1.00 L1.00 |
A1.00 B1.00 L1.00 |
A1.02 B1.03 L1.002 |
C1.00 L1.006 |
A1.01 B1.01 |
C1.01 L1.006 |
A1.01 B1.02 |
A1.04 B1.02 |
A1.01 B1.01 |
| Sensor Size |
23.2x15.4mm
DX
~1.55x |
23.5x15.6mm
DX
~1.53x |
23.6x15.6mm
DX
~1.53x |
23.6x15.6mm
DX
~1.53x |
23.6x15.8mm
DX
~1.53x |
35.9x24mm
FX
full film frame
|
36x23.9mm
FX
full film frame
|
36x23.9mm
FX
full film frame
|
36x23.9mm
FX
full film frame
|
| Sensor Pixels |
24.2mp |
24.2mp |
16.2mp |
24.1mp |
12.3mp |
24.3mp full
10.33mp @ DX
|
36.3mp full
30.18mp @ 5:4
25.07mp @ 1.2x
15.36mp @ DX
|
16.2mp FX
13.4mp@ 5:4
11.1mp @ 1.2x
6.8mp @ DX |
24.pmp FX
20mp@ 5:4
10.4mp @ DX |
| Sensor Manufacturer |
Nikon NC81369R |
Toshiba 5051 |
Sony IMX071 |
Toshiba 5051? |
Sony IMX021-derived |
Sony IMX128L |
Sony IMX094 |
Nikon NC81366W |
Sony derived |
| Sensor Technology |
CMOS |
CMOS |
CMOS
|
CMOS
|
CMOS |
CMOS
|
CMOS
|
CMOS
12? channel read |
CMOS
|
| Sensor Filtration |
Bayer, antialias, microlens |
Bayer, antialias, microlens |
Bayer, antialias, microlens |
Bayer, no AA filter, microlens |
Bayer, antialias, microlens |
Bayer,
antialias, microlens |
Bayer,
antialias (on D800, not on D800E), microlens |
Bayer,
antialias, continuous microlens |
Bayer,
antialias, microlens |
| Max Image Size |
6016x4000 |
6000x4000 |
4928x3264 |
6000 x 4000 |
4288x2848 |
6016x4016 |
7360x4912 |
4928x3280 |
6048x4032 |
| Other Image Sizes |
4512x3000
3008x2000
|
4496x3000
2992x2000 |
3696x2448, 2464x1632
|
4496 x 3000
2992 x 2000
1.3x Crop:
4800 x 3200
3600 x 2400
2400 x 1600
|
3216x2136, 2144x1424 |
4512x3008
3008x2008
DX Crop:
3936x2624
2944x1968
1968x1312
|
5520x3680
3680x2456
1.2x Crop:
6144x4080
4608x3056
3072x2040
5:4 Crop:
6144x4912
4608x3680
3072x2456
DX Crop:
4800x3200
3600x2400
2400x1600 |
3696x2456
2464x1640,
1.2x Crop:
4096x2720
3072x2040
2048x1360
5:4 Crop:
4096x3280
3072x2456
2048x1640
DX Crop:
3200x2128
2400x1592
1600x1064
|
4544x3024, 3024x2016
DX crop: 3968x2640, 2976x1976, 1984x1320
5:4 crop: 5056x4032, 3792x3024, 2528x2016 |
| Video |
1080P/30/25/24 stereo sound (internal mic mono), 720P 60/50, and VGA 30/25 (stored in .MOV with H.264 compression) |
1080P 30/25/24, 1080i 60/50, 720P 30/25/24, and VGA 30/25 (stored in .MOV with H.264 compression); stereo sound from built-in mic, or accessory jack |
1080P 24, also 720P 30/25/24, and VGA 24 (stored in .MOV with H.264 compression); mono sound from built-in mic, stereo from jack |
1080P 30/25/24, 1080i 60/50, 720P 30/25/24, and VGA 30/25 (stored in .MOV with H.264 compression); stereo sound from built-in mics, or accessory jack |
720P 24 fps stereo sound, also VGA, half VGA |
1080P/30/25/24, 720P/60/50/30/25 (stored in .MOV with H.264 compression); mono sound from built in mic, stereo from jack (20 levels), headphone monitoring |
1080P/30/25/24, 720P/60/50/30/25 (stored in .MOV with H.264 compression); mono sound from built in mic, stereo from jack (20 levels), clean HDMI output, headphone monitoring |
1080P/24/25/30, 720P/24/25/30/50/60 (stored in .MOV with H.264 compression), mono sound from built-in mic, stereo from jack (20 levels), clean HDMI output, headphone monitoring, index marking, stills during video record, 2.7x crop mode |
none |
| ADC
Bit Depth |
12 bit |
14 bit |
12 or 14 bit |
12 or 14 bit |
12 or 14 bit |
12 or 14 bit |
12 or 14 bit |
12 or 14 bit |
12 or 14 bit |
| Raw File Formats |
12 bit
Compressed NEF |
14 bit
Compressed NEF |
12 or 14 bit
Lossless compressed, or compressed NEF |
12 or 14 bit
Lossless compressed, or compressed NEF |
12 or 14 bit
Uncompressed,
Lossless compressed,
Compressed NEF |
12 or 14 bit
Lossless compressed,
Compressed NEF |
12 or 14 bit
Uncompressed,
Lossless compressed,
Compressed NEF |
12 or 14 bit Uncompressed,
Lossless compressed,
Compressed NEF |
12 or 14 bit Uncompressed,
Lossless compressed,
Compressed NEF |
| Other File Formats |
JPEG |
JPEG |
JPEG |
JPEG |
JPEG, TIFF |
JPEG,
TIFF |
JPEG,
TIFF |
JPEG,
TIFF |
JPEG,
TIFF |
| JPEG, TIFF rendering |
16-bit rendering, 8-bit output |
16-bit rendering, 8-bit output |
16-bit rendering, 8-bit output |
16-bit rendering, 8-bit output |
16-bit rendering, 8-bit output |
16-bit rendering, 8-bit output |
16-bit rendering, 8-bit output |
16-bit rendering, 8-bit output |
16-bit rendering, 8-bit output |
| Auto Rotation |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Color Spaces |
sRGB, Adobe RGB |
sRGB, Adobe RGB |
sRGB, AdobeRGB |
sRGB, AdobeRGB |
sRGB, AdobeRGB |
sRGB,
Adobe RGB |
sRGB,
Adobe RGB |
sRGB,
Adobe RGB |
sRGB,
Adobe RGB |
| Storage |
SD, SDHC, or SDXC, UHS-I and Eye-Fi |
SD, SDHC, or SDXC, UHS-I and Eye-Fi |
SD, SDHC, or SDXC (two card slots) |
SD, SDHC, or SDXC (two card slots) |
CF Type I only, UDMA support, second SD slot (SD/SDHC) |
two SD slots (SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-I and Eye-Fi) |
CF
Type I only, UDMA-7 support, second SD slot (SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-I and Eye-Fi) |
CF
Type I slot, UDMA-7 support; XQD slot |
dual CF
Type I or II, UDMA support |
| Max Write Speed |
?MB/sec |
?MB/sec |
?MB/sec |
implied 45MB/sec max |
35MB/sec+ |
35MB/sec+ |
35MB/sec+ |
125MB/sec+ |
35MB/sec+ |
| Max Buffer Size (some camera settings may reduce buffer) |
80 JPEG Fine (100 @ any other JPEG setting), 18 RAW (10 with JPEG) |
35 JPEG Fine (100 @ any other JPEG setting), 8 RAW (6 with JPEG) |
25 JPEG Fine Large (100 @ any other JPEG setting), 9 RAW (7 with JPEG) |
33 JPEG Fine Large (100 @ any other JPEG setting), 7 RAW (6 with JPEG) |
99 JPEG @ 7 fps, 19 12-bit NEF @ 7 or 8 fps |
57 JPEG Fine (100 @ any other JPEG setting), 16 14-bit NEF |
56 JPEG (100 @ any other JPEG setting), 16 14-bit NEF |
130 JPEG @ 16mp, up to 108 NEF (14-bit) with XQD card (92 with UDMA-7) |
44 JPEG @ 24mp, 21+ NEF (14-bit) or 22+ NEF (12-bit) |
| Connectivity
|
USB 2.0 HIGH |
USB 2.0 HIGH |
USB 2.0 HIGH |
USB 2.0 HIGH |
USB 2.0 HIGH |
USB
2.0 HIGH |
USB
3.0 |
USB
2.0 HIGH |
USB
2.0 HIGH |
| TV Support |
NTSC and PAL, HDMI |
NTSC and PAL, HDMI |
NTSC and PAL, HDMI |
NTSC and PAL, HDMI |
NTSC and PAL, HDMI |
HDMI |
HDMI |
NTSC and PAL, HDMI |
NTSC and PAL, HDMI |
| Lens Support (w/ metering) |
AF-S only (other AF don't focus) |
AF-S only (other AF don't focus) |
all AF, AI-P, AI and AI-S |
all AF, AI-P, AI and AI-S |
all AF, AI-P, AI and AI-S |
all
AF, AI-P, AI and AI-S |
all
AF, AI-P, AI and AI-S |
all
AF, AI-P, AI and AI-S |
all
AF, AI-P, AI and AI-S |
| Autofocus Module |
CAM1000 (11 sensor, 1 crosshatch) |
CAM4800 (39 sensor, 9 crosshatch) |
CAM4800 (39 sensor, 9 crosshatch) |
CAM3500DX (51 sensor, 15 crosshatch) supports -2 EV focus, f/8 autofocus (with sensor limits) |
CAM3500DX (51 sensor, 15 crosshatch) |
CAM4800FX
(39 sensor, 9 crosshatch) supports -1 EV focus, f/8 autofocus (with sensor limitations) |
CAM3500FX
(51 sensor, 15 crosshatch) supports -2 EV focus, f/8 autofocus (with sensor limitations) |
CAM3500FX (51 sensor, 15 crosshatch)
supports -2 EV focus, f/8 autofocus (with sensor limitations)
|
CAM3500FX (51 sensor, 15 crosshatch) |
| Shutter Lag |
?ms |
?ms |
52ms (?ms blackout) |
52ms (?ms blackout) |
45ms (100ms blackout)
85ms in 14-bit NEF
|
?ms |
35ms |
42ms (74ms blackout) |
41ms (74ms blackout) |
| Autofocus Modes |
Single, Dynamic, Auto Area, 3D Tracking |
Single, Dynamic, Auto Area, 3D Tracking |
Single, Dynamic (9, 21, 39, and 3D), Auto Area, Full Time (video, live view) |
Single, Dynamic (9, 21, 51, and 3D), Auto Area, Full Time (video, live view) |
Single, Dynamic (9, 21, 51 pt, and 3D tracking), Automatic Area |
Single, Dynamic (9, 21, 39 pt, and 3D tracking), Automatic Area, Face Detect |
Single, Dynamic (9, 21, 51 pt, and 3D tracking), Automatic Area, Face Detect |
Single, Dynamic (9, 21, 51 pt, and 3D tracking), Automatic Area, Face Detect |
Single, Dynamic (9, 21, 51 pt, and 3D tracking), Automatic Area |
| AF Assist |
Yes (white lamp) |
Yes (white lamp) |
Yes (white lamp) |
Yes (white lamp) |
Yes (white lamp) |
Yes (white lamp) |
Yes (white lamp) |
(flash only) |
(flash only) |
| Metering |
420-pixel Color matrix, centerweight, spot |
2016-pixel Color matrix, centerweight, spot |
2016-pixel Color matrix, centerweight, spot |
2016-pixel Color matrix, centerweight, spot |
1005-pixel Color matrix with shape/scene recognition, centerweight (variable), spot |
2016-pixel Color matrix with shape/scene recognition, centerweight (variable), spot |
91,000-pixel Color matrix with shape/scene recognition, centerweight (variable), spot |
91,000-pixel Color matrix with shape/scene recognition, centerweight (variable), spot |
1005-pixel Color matrix with shape/scene recognition, centerweight (variable), spot |
| Exposure Modes |
PSAM + 7 Scene + GUIDE |
PSAM + 8 Scene |
PSAM + 18 Scene + 2 custom |
PSAM + 18 Scene + 2 custom |
PSAM |
PSAM + 2 custom |
PSAM |
PSAM |
PSAM |
| Exposure Compensation |
+/- 5 stops, 1/3 stop |
+/- 5 stops, 1/3 stop |
+/- 5 stops, 1/3 or 1/2 stop |
+/- 5 stops, 1/3 or 1/2 stop |
+/- 5 stops, 1/3, 1/2, 1 stop |
+/-
5 stops, 1/3, 1/2, 1 stop |
+/-
5 stops, 1/3, 1/2, 1 stop |
+/- 5 stops, 1/3, 1/2, 1, 2, 3 stop |
+/- 5 stops, 1/3, 1/2, 1 stop |
| Exposure Bracketing |
No |
Yes, 3 frames (plus ADL, WB bracketing), 2-frame HDR |
Yes, 2 or 3 frames (plus ADL, WB bracketing) |
Yes, 2 to 5 frames (plus ADL, WB bracketing) |
Yes, 2-9 frames (no dedicated bracketing button) |
Yes,
2 or 3 frames (plus ADL, WB bracketing |
Yes,
2-9 frames (plus ADL, WB bracketing) |
Yes, 2-9 frames |
Yes, 2-9 frames |
| ISO |
200-6400, HI1, AUTO |
200-6400, HI1, HI2, AUTO |
100-6400, HI1, HI2, AUTO |
100-6400, HI1, HI2, AUTO |
200-3200, LO1, HI1, AUTO |
100-6400, LO1, HI1, HI2, AUTO |
100-6400, LO1, HI1, HI2, AUTO |
100-12800, LO1, HI1, HI2, HI3, HI4, AUTO |
100-1600, LO1, HI1, HI2, AUTO |
| White Balance |
Auto, custom, 6 predefined with fine tuning |
Auto, custom, 6 predefined with fine tuning |
Auto, bracketed, custom, 6 predefined with fine tuning, direct Kelvin |
Auto, bracketed, custom, 6 predefined with fine tuning, direct Kelvin, spot white balance |
Auto, bracketed, custom (3), 6 predefined with fine tuning, direct Kelvin, two axis tuning |
Auto, bracketed, custom (3), 6 predefined with fine tuning, direct Kelvin, two axis tuning |
Auto, bracketed, custom (3), 6 predefined with fine tuning, direct Kelvin, two axis tuning |
Auto (2), bracketed, custom (3), 6 predefined with fine tuning, direct Kelvin, two axis tuning |
Auto, bracketed, custom (3), 6 predefined with fine tuning, direct Kelvin, two axis tuning |
| Image
Settings |
Picture Controls
Sharpening, Contrast, Saturation, Brightness, Hue |
Picture Controls
Sharpening, Contrast, Saturation, Brightness, Hue |
Picture Controls
Sharpening, Contrast, Saturation, Brightness, Hue |
Picture Controls
Sharpening, Contrast, Saturation, Brightness, Hue |
Picture Controls
Sharpening, Contrast, Saturation, Brightness, Hue |
Picture Controls
Sharpening, Contrast, Saturation, Brightness, Hue |
Picture Controls
Sharpening, Contrast, Saturation, Brightness, Hue |
Picture Controls
Sharpening, Contrast, Saturation, Brightness, Hue |
Picture Controls
Sharpening, Contrast, Saturation, Brightness, Hue |
| Color LCD |
3", 921,000 dots 160 degree |
positionable 3", 921,000 dots, 180 degree, 1000:1 contrast |
3" TFT, 920,000 dots, 170 degree |
3.2" TFT, 1.3m dots with white stripe, 170 degree |
3" TFT, 920,000 dots, 170 degree |
3.2" TFT, 921,000 dots, 170 degree |
3.2" TFT, 921,000 dots, 170 degree |
3.2" TFT, 921,000 dots, 170 degree, auto light adjust, 46x magnification |
3" TFT, 920,000 dots, 170 degree |
| Image Review |
Histogram, Highlights |
Histogram (RGB), Highlights |
Histogram (RGB), Highlights, Focus Pt |
Histogram (RGB), Highlights, Focus Pt |
Histogram (RGB), Histogram, Focus Pt, Highlights |
Histogram (RGB), Histogram, Focus Pt, Highlights |
Histogram (RGB), Histogram, Focus Pt, Highlights |
Histogram (RGB), Histogram, Focus Pt, Highlights |
Histogram (RGB), Histogram, Focus Pt, Highlights |
| Continuous Shooting Speed |
4 fps |
5 fps |
6 fps |
6 fps
7 fps in 1.3x crop
|
7 fps
8 fps w/ vertical grip
2.5 fps w/ 14-bit NEFs |
5.5 fps
|
4fps (5fps DX)
6fps DX w/ MB-D12
|
10 fps @ 16.2mp
11 fps with focus/exposure restrictions |
5 fps @ 24mp (1.8 fps in 14-bit)
7 fps in DX crop @ 10.4mp |
| Shutter Speeds |
30s to 1/4000, bulb. 100k rated |
30s to 1/4000, bulb. 100k rated |
30s to 1/8000, bulb, 150k rated |
30s to 1/8000, bulb, 150k rated |
30s to 1/8000, bulb, 150k rated |
30s to 1/4000, bulb, 150k rated |
30s to 1/8000, bulb, 200k rated |
30s to 1/8000, bulb, 400k rated |
30s to 1/8000, bulb, 300k rated |
| Mirror Lockup |
No |
Delay |
Delay, M-UP |
Delay, M-UP |
Delay, M-UP |
Delay, M-UP |
Delay, M-UP |
Programmable Delay, M-UP |
Delay, M-UP |
| Viewfinder |
Pentamirror, 95%, 0.8x magnification, 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +.5 diopters |
Pentamirror, 95%, 0.78x magnification, 17.9mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +1 diopters |
Pentaprism, 100%, 0.95x magnification, 19.5mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopters, opt gridlines |
Pentaprism, 100%, 0.95x magnification, 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopters, opt gridlines |
Pentaprism, 100%, 0.94x magnification, 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopters, opt gridlines |
Pentaprism, 100%, 0.7x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopters, eyepiece shutter , opt gridlines |
Pentaprism, 100%, 0.7x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopters, eyepiece shutter , opt gridlines |
Pentaprism, 100%, 0.7x magnification, 18mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopters, eyepiece shutter |
Pentaprism, 100%, 0.7x magnification, 18mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopters, eyepiece shutter |
| Optional Viewfinder Accessories |
DR-6 right angle, -5 to +3 diopter corrections, DG-2 magnifier |
DR-6 right angle, -5 to +3 diopter corrections, DG-2 magnifier |
DR-6 right angle, -5 to +3 diopter corrections, DK-21M magnifier |
DR-6 right angle, -5 to +3 diopter corrections, DK-21M magnifier |
DR-6 right angle, -5 to +3 diopter corrections, DK-21M magnifier |
DR-6 right angle, -5 to +3 diopter corrections, DK-21M magnifier |
DG-2 magnifier, DK-14/17A antifog, DK-19 rubber cup, DK17m magnifier, DR-5 right angle, DK-18 adapter, DK17c diopter correction |
DG-2 magnifier, DK-14/17A antifog, DK-19 rubber cup, DK17m magnifier, DR-5 right angle, DK-18 adapter, DK17c diopter correction |
DG-2 magnifier, DK-14/17A antifog, DK-19 rubber cup, DK17m magnifier, DR-5 right angle, DK-18 adapter, DK17c diopter correction |
| Optional Focus Screens |
? |
? |
Katz Eye |
? |
Katz Eye , Hoada |
Katz Eye |
Brightscreen |
Nikon E-type |
Nikon E-type |
| Menus |
Playback, Shooting, Custom Settings, Setup, Retouch, MyMenu |
Playback, Shooting, Custom Settings, Setup, Retouch, MyMenu |
Playback, Shooting, Custom Settings, Setup, Retouch, MyMenu |
Playback, Shooting, Custom Settings, Setup, Retouch, MyMenu |
Playback, Shooting, Custom Settings, Setup, Retouch, MyMenu |
Playback, Shooting, Custom Settings, Setup, Retouch, MyMenu |
Playback, Shooting, Custom Settings, Setup, Retouch, MyMenu |
Playback, Shooting, Custom Settings, Setup, Retouch, MyMenu |
Playback, Shooting, Custom Settings, Setup, Retouch, MyMenu |
| Flash Sync Speed |
1/200 |
1/200 |
1/250, 1/320 with reduced power internal flash, TTL FP support for external flash |
1/250, 1/320 with reduced power internal flash, TTL FP support for external flash |
1/250, 1/320 with reduced power internal flash, TTL FP support for external flash |
1/200, 1/250 with reduced power internal flash, TTL FP support for external flash |
1/250, 1/320 with reduced power internal flash, TTL FP |
1/250, TTL FP |
1/250, TTL FP |
| Flash Type |
I-TTL, M |
I-TTL, M |
supports I-TTL, M, Double Commander |
supports I-TTL, M, Double Commander |
supports I-TTL, M, Double Commander |
supports I-TTL, M, Double Commander |
supports I-TTL, M, Double Commander |
supports I-TTL |
supports I-TTL |
| Internal Flash |
Yes GN 39ft 12m (ISO 100) (slightly higher in manual mode) |
Yes GN 39 ft 12m (ISO 100) (slightly higher in manual mode) |
Yes GN 39ft 12m (ISO 100) (slightly higher in manual mode) |
Yes GN 39ft 12m (ISO 100) (slightly higher in manual mode) |
Yes GN 42ft 13m (ISO 100) |
Yes GN 39ft 12m (ISO 100) |
Yes GN 39ft 12m (ISO 100) |
No |
No |
| PC Sync |
No (via optional AS-15) |
No (via optional AS-15) |
No (via optional AS-15) |
No (via optional AS-15) |
Yes |
No (via optional AS-15) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Flash Compensation |
-3 to +1EV |
-3 to +1EV |
-3 to +1EV |
-3 to +1EV |
-3 to +1EV |
-3 to +1EV |
-3 to +1EV |
-3 to +1EV |
on flash only |
| Flash Options |
Red Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Flash Lock |
Red Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Flash Lock |
Red Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Flash Lock, Three Group Commander Mode |
Red Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Flash Lock, Three Group Commander Mode |
Red Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Flash Lock, Three Group Commander Mode |
Red Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Flash Lock, Three Group Commander Mode |
Red Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Flash Lock, Three Group Commander Mode |
Red
Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Flash Lock |
Red
Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Flash Lock |
| DOF Preview |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Optional Remote Control |
ML-L3 IR, WR-R10/WR-T10 |
ML-L3 IR (back and front), MC-D2 wired remote, WR-R10/WR-T10 |
ML-L3 IR (back and front), MC-D2 wired remote, WR-R10/WR-T10 |
ML-L3 IR (back and front), MC-D2 wired remote, WR-R10/WR-T10, WR1 |
10-pin remotes supported, WR-R10/WR-T10 with WR-A10 |
ML-L3 IR (back and front), MC-D2 wired remote, WR-R10/WR-T10 with WR-A10 |
10-pin remotes supported, WR-R10/WR-T10 with WR-A10 |
10-pin remotes supported, WR-R10/WR-T10 with WR-A10 |
10-pin remotes supported, WR-R10/WR-T10 with WR-A10 |
| Size |
5 x 3.8 x 3.1 " (125x96x76.5mm) |
5.1 x 3.9 x 3.1 " (129x98x78mm) |
5.2x4.1x3" (132x103x77mm) |
5.3x4.2x3" (135.5x106.5x77mm) |
5.8x4.4x2.9" (147x113x74mm) |
5.6
x 4.4 x 3.2" (141x113x82mm) |
5.7
x 4.8 x 3.2" (146x123x81.5mm) |
6.3x6.2x3.4"
(160x157x88mm) |
6.3x6.2x3.4"
(160x157x88mm) |
| Weight w/o battery |
16 ounces (455g) |
18 ounces (505g) |
24 ounces (680g) |
23.8 ounces (675g) |
29 ounces (825g) |
26.8
ounces (760g) |
31.7
ounces (900g) |
47.3 ounces (1340g) (with battery) |
44 ounces (1240g) |
| Battery |
EN-EL14 |
EN-EL14 |
EN-EL15 |
EN-EL15 |
EN-EL3e |
EN-EL15 |
EN-EL15 |
EN-EL18 |
EN-EL4a (can use EN-EL4) |
| Optional AC Adapter |
EP-5a + EH-5a/b |
EP-5a + EH-5a/b |
EH-5a |
EH-5a |
EH-5a |
EP-5b + EH-5a/b |
EP-5b + EH-5a/b |
EH-6 |
EH-6 |
| Other
significant |
Self-cleaning sensor, no top LCD (rear color LCD used instead), PictBridge, in camera small picture option, layered images, in-camera editing and trimming, in camera B&W and color filtration, in-camera D-Lighting, in-camera perspective control, color outline, soft filters, FUNC button, can mount non-AI lenses without damage, RAW to JPEG in camera conversion, eye detection sensor, intelligent guide, GPS support (GP-1), quiet shooting mode, wireless (WU-1a) |
Self-cleaning sensor, no top LCD (rear color LCD used instead), PictBridge, in camera small picture option, layered images, in-camera editing and trimming, in camera B&W and color filtration, in-camera D-Lighting, in-camera perspective control, color outline, soft filters, FUNC button, can mount non-AI lenses without damage, RAW to JPEG in camera conversion, GPS support (GP-1), quiet shooting mode, wireless (WU-1a) |
Self-cleaning sensor, HD video recording , Active D-Lighting, PictBridge, Optional MB-D11 battery pack, multiple exposure (2-3 images), auto distortion control, layered images, in-camera editing and trimming, in camera B&W and color filtration, in-camera D-Lighting, GPS support (GP-1), quiet shooting mode, virtual horizon, supports non-CPU lenses, AF-Fine Tune, Copyright information, FUNC button, wireless transfer option (Eye-Fi compatible, also WT-4a compatible), interval shooting, 2 custom user settings |
Self-cleaning sensor, HD video recording , Active D-Lighting, PictBridge, Optional MB-D15 battery pack, multiple exposure (2-3 images), auto distortion control, layered images, in-camera editing and trimming, in camera B&W and color filtration, in-camera D-Lighting, GPS support (GP-1), quiet shooting mode, virtual horizon, supports non-CPU lenses, AF-Fine Tune, Copyright information, FUNC button, wireless transfer option (Eye-Fi compatible, also WU-1a compatible), interval shooting, 2 custom user settings, quiet shooting mode |
Self-cleaning sensor, Active D-Lighting, autofocus calibration, PictBridge, Optional MB-D10 vertical release and battery pack (now magnesium backed, and supports EN-EL3e or EN-EL4), live view with autofocus, FUNC button, wireless transfer option (WT-4), multiple exposure, interval shooting, FUNC button, 4 shooting banks, 4 custom banks, GPS support, external stereo mic support, quiet shooting mode, edit HD movies |
Self-cleaning sensor, DX Crop, autofocus calibration, active D-Lighting, chromatic aberration control, PictBridge, optional MB-D14 vertical release (supports EN-EL15 or AA), live view with autofocus, FUNC button, horizontal indicator, wireless transfer option (WU-1b), multiple exposure, interval shooting, FUNC button, 2 custom user settings, GPS support, quiet shooting mode |
Self-cleaning sensor, DX Crop, autofocus calibration, active D-Lighting, chromatic aberration control, PictBridge, optional MB-D12 vertical release (supports EN-EL15, AA, or EN-EL18), live view with autofocus, FUNC button, horizontal indicator, wireless transfer option (WT-4), multiple exposure, interval shooting, FUNC button, 4 shooting banks, 4 custom banks, GPS support, quiet shooting mode |
Autofocus calibration, active D-Lighting, chromatic aberration control, HDR pictures, silent shooting, PictBridge, integrated vertical release, live view with autofocus, FUNC button, horizontal/vertical indicator, wireless transfer option (WT-4 or WT-5), Ethernet connection/support, multiple exposure, interval shooting, FUNC button, 4 shooting banks, 4 custom banks, GPS support, voice annotation, illuminated buttons, quiet shooting mode and silent shooting mode |
Hi-Speed Crop, autofocus calibration, active D-Lighting, chromatic aberration control, PictBridge, integrated vertical release, live view with autofocus, FUNC button, horizontal indicator, wireless transfer option (WT-4), multiple exposure, interval shooting, FUNC button, 4 shooting banks, 4 custom banks, GPS support, voice annotation |
| Software |
ViewNX2 |
ViewNX2 |
ViewNX2 |
ViewNX2 |
ViewNX, supports Image Authentication |
View NX2 |
View NX2 |
View NX2 |
View NX, supports Image Authentication |
| Body Only Street Price 2/7/2010 |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
US$1499 (body only) |
NA |
NA |
NA |
US$7499 |
| Body Only Street Price 10/1/2010 |
NA |
NA
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US$1199 (body only)
US$1499 (includes lens) |
NA |
US$1459 (body only) |
NA |
NA |
NA |
US$7399 |
| Body Only Street Price 1/12/12 |
NA |
NA |
US$1299 (body)
US$1496 (includes lens) |
NA |
US$1699 |
NA |
NA |
NA |
US$7999 |
| Body Only Street Price 11/6/12 |
US$596 (with lens) |
US$799 body, US$899 (with lens) |
US$997 (body only)
US$1297 (with lens) |
NA |
US$1697 |
US$2099 |
US$2999 |
US$5997 |
US$6999 |
| Body Only Street Price 2/20/2013 |
US$596 (with lens) |
US$799 body, US$899 (with lens) |
US$899 (body only)
US$1199 (with lens) |
US$1199 (body only)
US$1499 (includes lens) |
US$1697 |
US$1999 |
US$2799 |
US$5997 |
US$6699 |
| Major Positives |
* Low price
* Simple
* Solid video
* Sensor (megapixels, low noise)
* Excellent image quality
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* Video
* Sensor (megapixels, low noise)
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* Near state of the art 12mp DX camera |
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*Superb high ISO quality
* FX frame size
*Highlight retention
* Dynamic range |
*Superb high ISO quality
* FX frame size
*Build quality
*Frame rate
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* Superb image quality
* FX frame size
* State of the art camera body |
| Major Negatives |
* Guide mode is better, but still can be confusing!
* Lots of video wobble (jello effect on pans, motion) |
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* Still not best possible movies
* 3200 and above less usable than FX bodies
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*Expensive
* Will expose weak lenses
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D3200 |
D5200 |
D7000 |
D7100 |
D300s |
D600 |
D800 |
D4 |
D3x |
Version History:
7/28/2006: Initial version
8/9/2006: lots of small corrections and additions
8/10/2006: D50/D70s corrections and additions, added firmware version, added Roadmap replacement estimates (use at your own risk!)
8/12/2006: firmware updates
8/29/2006: minor fixes
10/4/2006: firmware updates
10/18/2006: added some new categories (viewfinder accessories, AC adapter, focus screen) and fixed a few minor problems
11/16/2006: D40 added
12/31/2006: Added Major Positives/Negatives, updated prices
1/28/2007: Added optional gridlines to viewfinder specs
2/7/2007: Firmware updates, D40 review link
3/6/2007: Added D40x
4/17/2007: Fixed D40x entries, removed D50 and D70s (see here for old DSLRs)
8/23/2007: Added D300 and D3
8/24/2007: Added more D300 and D3 detail, removed D2hs (see here for old DSLRs)
8/29/2007: Fixed flash, NEF, and video for D300 and D3 based upon answers from Japan
8/30/2007: Added software listings for new cameras
1/30/2008: D60 added, prices updated, D2hs removed to old DSLR list
3/14/2008: Linked D300 review, updated D60, D80, D300 entries
4/2/2008: Lots of minor updates for D60, D300, D3, plus some naming consistency changes
6/28/2008: removed D40x, D200, D2xs (see here for old DSLRs), added D700, new price info, firmware updates, other minor D3 corrections
8/2/2008: removed D80, added D90, new price info, D3 buffer addition
10/28/2008: new price info, updated specs for firmware
12/1/2008: added D3x, updated review links, few minor items
4/9/2009: updated D3x specs, added D5000, fixed focus screens
4/15/2009: D40 firmware update
7/30/2009: Added D3000, D300s, removed D300, fixed some D5000 entries
2/10/2010: Removed D40, updated firmware, updated D3s, fixed some additional small entries
9/23/2010: Added D3100, D7000, updated prices
9/28/2010: D7000 fixes
2/11/2011: D5000, D7000 fixes
4/5/2011: Added D5100
1/12/2012: Removed D3000, D5000, D90, D3s, added D4, updated firmware
11/6/2012: Added D3200, D5200, D600, updated D800, removed D3100, D5100
2/20/2013: Added D7100
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