6.28 in 6.18 in  | 5.7 in 4.8 in  | |
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 Nikon D3X |  Nikon D800 | |
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| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Image sensor format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor size | 1.42 in | 1.41 in |
| Sensor photo detectors | 26.0 Mpx | 37.0 Mpx |
| Effective pixels | 25.0 Mpx | 36.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h | 3:2 |
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| Max resolution | 6048 x 4032 px | 7360 x 4912 px |
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| Processor | Expeed | Expeed 3 |
| Nikon D3X | Nikon D800 | |
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| ISO minimum | 100 | 50 |
| ISO maximum | 6400 | 25600 |
| Boosted ISO minimum | 50 | 50 |
| Boosted ISO maximum | 6400 | 25600 |
| Maximum image resolution | 6048 x 4032 px | 7360 x 4912 px |
| White balance presets | 12 | 12 |
| White balance modes |
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| Custom white balance | yes | yes |
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| Image stabilizer | no | no |
| Image stabilization type | No | No |
| Uncompressed format | RAW + TIFF | RAW |
| HDR | no | yes |
| AEB/HDR support | yes | yes |
| Nikon D3X | Nikon D800 | |
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| Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Magnification (Crop factor) | 1.0 x | 1.0 x |
| AF assist (auto-focus assist light) | no | Lamp |
| Contrast autofocus | yes | yes |
| Focal length multiplier | 1x | 1x |
| Autofocus |
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| Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes | yes |
| Manual focus | yes | yes |
| Number of focus points | 51 | 51 |
| Max number of AF points (incl. assistant) | 51 | 51 |
| Image stabiliser | Lens based only | Lens based only |
| Phase detection autofocus | yes | yes |
| Nikon D3X | Nikon D800 | |
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| Screen size | 3.0 in | 3.2 in |
| Articulated LCD | no | no |
| Screen technology | LCD | LCD |
| Screen dots | 920000 | 921000 |
| Touch screen | no | no |
| Live view | yes | yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical | Optical |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100.0 % | 100.0 % |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7 x | 0.7 x |
| Separate info display | yes | yes |
| Nikon D3X | Nikon D800 | |
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| Camera shutter type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30.0 s | 30.0 s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s | 1.0 s |
| Shutter priority | yes | yes |
| Aperture priority | yes | yes |
| Manual exposure mode | yes | yes |
| Number of exposures | 2 | 2 |
| Exposure compensation plus | 5 | 5 |
| Exposure compensation minus | -5 | -5 |
| Expousure compensation steps |
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| Auto exposure lock | yes | yes |
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| Continuous shooting | yes | yes |
| Self-timer delay |
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| Histogram | yes | yes |
| AE frames |
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| WB Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
| Subject / scene modes | no | no |
| Flash sync speed | 1/250s | 1/250s |
| Built-in flash | no | yes |
| Flash modes |
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| External flash connection |
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| External flash | yes | yes |
| Continuous drive | 5.0 fps | 4.0 fps |
| Self-timer | yes | yes |
| Metering modes |
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| Manual settings | yes | yes |
| Self-timer options | custom | custom |
| Speed (JPEG) | 5.0 fps | 4.0 fps |
| Speed (RAW) | 5.0 fps | 4.0 fps |
| Exposure bracketing | 0.3 - 1.0±EV | 0.3 - 1.0±EV |
| Nikon D3X | Nikon D800 | |
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| Video recording | no | yes |
| HD type | Not supported | Full HD |
| Camera playback |
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| Nikon D3X | Nikon D800 | |
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| Built-in microphone | yes | yes |
| Supported audio file formats | WAV | LPCM |
| Noise reduction | yes | yes |
| Nikon D3X | Nikon D800 | |
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| Body type | SLR | SLR |
| Body material | Aluminum-magnesium | Aluminum-magnesium |
| Colour of product | Black | Black |
| Anti-dust system | no | yes |
| Environmentally sealed | yes | yes |
| Nikon D3X | Nikon D800 | |
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| Weight | 43.03 oz | 31.75 oz |
| Width | 6.28 in | 5.7 in |
| Height | 6.18 in | 4.8 in |
| Depth | 3.44 in | 3.2 in |
| Nikon D3X | Nikon D800 | |
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| Compatible memory cards |
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| Dual memory card slots | yes | yes |
| Memory slots | 2 | 1 |
| Storage types |
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| Nikon D3X | Nikon D800 | |
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| Power source type | Battery | Battery |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 4400 | 900 |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Nikon D3X | Nikon D800 | |
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| HDMI | yes | yes |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 | 1 |
| USB version | 2.0 | 3.1 |
| Remote control | yes | yes |
| PictBridge | yes | yes |
| NFC | no | no |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no | yes |
| Firewire | no | no |
| Nikon D3X | Nikon D800 | |
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| Timelapse recording | yes | yes |
| GPS | no | yes |
| Orientation sensor | yes | yes |
| Energy Star certified | no | no |
| Languages support |
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| Tripod mounting supported | yes | yes |
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