A
comparison of the specifications of current Nikon DSLR models
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| |
D40 |
D60 |
D80 |
D300 |
D700 |
D3 |
| Introduced |
11/16/2006 |
1/30/2008 |
8/9/2006 |
8/23/2007 |
7/1/2008 |
8/23/2007 |
| Replacement or Update Time Estimate |
summer 2008 |
fall 2009 |
Overdue for replacement |
PMA 2010 |
? |
2011 |
| Current Firmware |
A1.10 B1.10 |
A1.00 B1.00 |
A1.10 B1.10 |
A1.03 B1.03 |
? |
A2.00 B2.00 |
| Sensor Size |
23.7x15.6mm
DX ~1.52x |
23.6x15.8mm
DX
~1.53x |
23.6x15.8mm
DX
~1.53x |
23.6x15.8mm
DX
~1.53x |
36x23.9mm
FX
full film frame
|
36x23.9mm
FX
full film frame
|
| Sensor Pixels |
6.1mp |
10.2mp |
10.2mp |
12.3mp |
12mp full
5.1mp @ DX
|
12mp full
10mp@ 5:4
5.1mp @ DX |
| Sensor Manufacturer |
Sony |
Sony ICX493AQA |
Sony ICX493AQA |
Sony IMX021-derived |
Nikon |
Nikon |
| Sensor Technology |
CCD |
CCD
2 channel read |
CCD
2 channel read |
CMOS |
CMOS
12 channel read
|
CMOS
12 channel read |
| Sensor Filtration |
Bayer, antialias, microlens |
Bayer, antialias, microlens |
Bayer, antialias, microlens |
Bayer, antialias, microlens |
Bayer,
antialias, cont. microlens |
Bayer,
antialias, cont. microlens |
| Max Image Size |
3008x2000 |
3872x2592 |
3872x2592 |
4288x2848 |
4256x2832 |
4256x2832 |
| Other Image Sizes |
2256x1496, 1504x1000 |
2896x1944, 1936x1296 |
2896x1944, 1936x1296 |
3216x2136, 2144x1424 |
3184x2120, 2128x1416
DX Crop: 2784x1848, 2080x1384, 1392x920
|
3184x2120, 2128x1416,
5:4 Crop: 3552x2832, 2656x2120, 1776x1416
DX Crop: 2784x1848, 2080x1384, 1392x920 |
| ADC
Bit Depth |
12 bit |
12 bit |
12 bit |
12 or 14 bit |
14 bit |
14 bit |
| Raw File Formats |
Compressed NEF only |
Compressed NEF only |
Compressed NEF only |
12 or 14 bit NEF Uncompressed,
Lossless compressed,
Compressed NEF |
12 or 14 bit NEF Uncompressed,
Lossless compressed,
Compressed NEF |
12 or 14 bit NEF Uncompressed,
Lossless compressed,
Compressed NEF |
| Other File Formats |
JPEG |
JPEG |
JPEG |
JPEG, TIFF |
JPEG,
TIFF |
JPEG,
TIFF |
| JPEG, TIFF rendering |
12-bit rendering, 8-bit output |
12-bit rendering, 8-bit output |
12-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 |
| Color Spaces |
sRGB, Adobe RGB, sRGB+ |
sRGB, Adobe RGB, sRGB+ |
sRGB, Adobe RGB, sRGB+ |
sRGB, AdobeRGB |
sRGB,
Adobe RGB |
sRGB,
Adobe RGB |
| Storage |
SD or SDHC |
SD or SDHC |
SD or SDHC |
CF Type I or II, UDMA support |
CF
Type I or II, UDMA support |
dual CF
Type I or II, UDMA support |
| Max Write Speed |
9.5MB/sec? |
9.5MB/sec |
9.5MB/sec |
35MB/sec+ |
35MB/sec+ |
35MB/sec+ |
| Max Buffer Size |
100 JPEG, 5 RAW |
100 JPEG, 9 RAW |
23 JPEG Fine Large (100 @ any other JPEG setting), 6 RAW |
99 JPEG @ 6 fps, 19 12-bit NEF @ 6 or 8 fps |
100 JPEG @ 5 fps, 20 14-bit NEF |
64 JPEG @ 12mp and 9 fps, 17 NEF (14-bit) or 20 NEF (12-bit) |
| Connectivity
(see note at bottom) |
USB 2.0 HIGH |
USB 2.0 HIGH |
USB 2.0 HIGH |
USB 2.0 HIGH |
USB
2.0 HIGH |
USB
2.0 HIGH |
| TV Support |
NTSC and PAL |
NTSC and PAL |
NTSC and PAL |
NTSC and PAL, 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 |
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 |
CAM530 (3 sensor, 1 crosshatch) |
CAM530 (3 sensor, 1 crosshatch) |
CAM1000 (11 sensor, 1 crosshatch) |
CAM3500DX (51 sensor, 15 crosshatch) |
CAM3500FX
(51 sensor, 15 crosshatch) |
CAM3500FX (51 sensor, 15 crosshatch) |
| Shutter Lag |
114ms? |
114ms? |
80ms |
45ms (100ms blackout)
85ms in 14-bit NEF
|
40ms |
41ms (74ms blackout) |
| Autofocus Modes |
Single, Dynamic, Auto Area, CSP |
Single, Dynamic, Auto Area, CSP |
Single, Dynamic, Auto Area, central area Wide/Narrow |
Single, Dynamic (9, 21, 51 pt, and 3D tracking), Automatic Area |
Single, Dynamic (9, 21, 51 pt, and 3D tracking), Automatic Area |
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) |
(flash only) |
| Metering |
420-pixel Color matrix, centerweight, spot |
420-pixel Color matrix, centerweight, spot |
420-pixel Color matrix, centerweight, spot |
1005-pixel Color matrix with shape/scene recognition, centerweight (variable), spot |
1005-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 |
PSAM + 8 Scene |
PSAM + 7 Scene |
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, 1/2, 1 stop |
+/-
5 stops, 1/3, 1/2, 1 stop |
+/- 5 stops, 1/3, 1/2, 1 stop |
| Exposure Bracketing |
No |
No |
Yes, 2 or 3 frames |
Yes, 2-9 frames (no dedicated bracketing button) |
Yes,
2-9 frames (no dedicated bracketing button) |
Yes, 2-9 frames |
| ISO |
200-1600, HI1, AUTO |
100-1600, HI1, AUTO |
100-1600, HI1, AUTO |
200-3200, LO1, HI1, AUTO |
200-6400, LO1, HI1, HI2, AUTO |
200-6400, 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 (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 |
| Image
Settings |
Sharpening, Tone, Color, Hue |
Sharpening, Tone, Color, Hue |
Sharpening, Tone, Color, Saturation, Hue |
Sharpening, Tone, Saturation, Brightness, Hue |
Sharpening, Tone, Saturation, Brightness, Hue |
Sharpening, Tone, Saturation, Brightness, Hue |
| Color LCD |
2.5", 230,000 dots |
2.5", 230,000 dots |
2.5", 230,000 dots, 170 degree |
3" TFT, 920,000 dots, 170 degree |
3" TFT, 920,000 dots, 170 degree |
3" TFT, 920,000 dots, 170 degree |
| Image Review |
Histogram, Highlights |
Histogram, Highlights |
Histogram (RGB), Highlights |
Histogram (RGB), Histogram, Focus Pt, Highlights |
Histogram (RGB), Histogram, Focus Pt, Highlights |
Histogram (RGB), Histogram, Focus Pt, Highlights |
| Continuous Shooting Speed |
2.5 fps |
3 fps |
3 fps |
6 fps
8 fps w/ vertical grip
2.5 fps w/ 14-bit NEFs |
5fps
8fps w/ MB-D10
|
9 fps @ 12mp
11 fps in DX crop @ 5mp |
| Shutter Speeds |
30s to 1/4000, bulb |
30s to 1/4000, bulb |
30s to 1/4000, bulb |
30s to 1/8000, bulb, 150k rated |
30s to 1/8000, bulb, 150k rated |
30s to 1/8000, bulb, 300k rated |
| Mirror Lockup |
No |
No |
Delay |
Delay, M-UP |
Delay, M-UP |
Delay, M-UP |
| Viewfinder |
Pentamirror, 95%, 0.8x magnification, 18mm eyepoint, -1.6 to +.5 diopters |
Pentamirror, 95%, 0.8x magnification, 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +.5 diopters |
Pentaprism, 95%, 0.94x magnification, 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopters, opt gridlines |
Pentaprism, 100%, 0.94x magnification, 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopers, opt gridlines |
Pentaprism, 95%, 0.72x magnification, 18mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopters, eyepiece shutter , opt gridlines |
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 |
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, Haoda |
Katz Eye, Haoda |
Katz Eye, Haoda |
Katz Eye |
None |
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 |
| Flash Sync Speed |
1/500 |
1/200 |
1/200 + TTL FP |
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 |
1/250, TTL FP |
| Flash Type |
I-TTL, M |
I-TTL, M |
I-TTL, M, Double Commander |
supports I-TTL, M, Double Commander |
supports I-TTL, M, Double Commander |
supports I-TTL |
| Internal Flash |
Yes GN 57ft 17m (ISO 200) |
Yes GN 57ft 17m (ISO 200) |
Yes GN 42ft 13m (ISO 100) |
Yes GN 42ft 13m (ISO 100) |
Yes GN 35ft 11m (ISO 100) |
No |
| PC Sync |
No (via optional AS-15) |
No (via optional AS-15) |
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 |
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 |
| DOF Preview |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Optional Remote Control |
ML-L3 IR |
ML-L3 IR |
ML-L3 IR, or MC-DC1 wired |
10-pin remotes supported |
10-pin remotes supported |
10-pin remotes supported |
| Size |
5 x 3.7 x 2.5 " (126x94x64mm) |
5 x 3.7 x 2.5 " (126x94x64mm) |
5.2 x 4.1 x 3" (132x103x77mm) |
5.8x4.4x2.9" (147x113x74mm) |
5.8
x 4.8 x 3" (147x123x77mm) |
6.3x6.2x3.4"
(160x157x88mm) |
| Weight w/o battery |
16 ounces (471g) |
16 ounces (471g) |
20 ounces (585g) |
29 ounces (825g) |
35.2
ounces (995g) |
44 ounces (1240g) |
| Battery |
EN-EL9 |
EN-EL9 |
EN-EL3e |
EN-EL3e |
EN-EL3e |
EN-EL4a (can use EN-EL4) |
| Optional AC Adapter |
EP-5 + EH-5 |
EP-5 + EH-5 |
EH-5 |
EH-5a |
EH-5a |
EH-6 |
| Other
significant |
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, FUNC button, Picmotion slideshow (music), can mount non-AI lenses without damage |
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, FUNC button, Picmotion slideshow (music), can mount non-AI lenses without damage, RAW to JPEG in camera conversion, stop motion movies, eye detection sensor |
PictBridge, Optional MB-D80 battery pack, multiple exposure (2-3 images), layered images, in-camera editing and trimming, in camera B&W and color filtration, in-camera D-Lighting, FUNC button, Picmotion slideshow (music) |
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 |
Self-cleaning sensor, DX Crop, autofocus calibration, active D-Lighting, chromatic aberration control, PictBridge, optional MB-D10 vertical release (supports EN-EL3e or EN-EL4), 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 |
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 |
ViewNX (originally PictureProject) |
ViewNX |
ViewNX (originally PictureProject) |
ViewNX, supports Image Authentication |
View NX, supports Image Authentication |
View NX, supports Image Authentication |
| Body Only Street Price 8/9/2006 |
NA |
NA |
US$999 |
|
|
|
| Body Only Street Price 10/18/2006 |
NA |
NA |
US$999 (unchanged) |
|
|
|
| Body Only Street Price 12/31/2006 |
US$589
(includes lens) |
NA |
US$929
(-US$70) |
|
|
|
| Body Only Street Price 4/17/2007 |
US$549
(includes lens) (-US$40) |
NA |
US$924
(-US$5) |
|
|
|
| Body Only Street Price 8/23/2007 |
|
|
|
US$1799
Available Nov 2007 |
|
US$4999
Available Nov 2007 |
| Body Only Street Price 1/30/08 |
US$479 (includes lens) (-US$70) |
US$699 (includes lens) |
US$781
(-US$143) |
US$1799 (unchanged) |
|
US$4999 (unchanged) |
| Body Only Street Price 7/1/08 |
US$479 (includes lens) (-US$70) |
US$699 (unchanged) |
US$729
(-US$52) |
US$1649 (-US$150) |
US$2999
Available end of July
|
US$4820 (-US$179) |
| Major Positives |
*Low noise
*Small, light
*Flash sync |
*Low noise
*Small, light
*Flash sync |
*Viewfinder
*Good 10mp quality |
*"Right" size/weight
*Viewfinder
*Feature set
*Build quality
*Better than D2x |
|
*Superb high ISO quality
* FX frame size
*Highlight retention
* Dynamic range
* State of the art camera body |
| Major Negatives |
*Lens limitations
*Feature set
*AF (& options) |
*Lens limitations
*Feature set
*AF (& options) |
*Amp noise
*Hot pixels
*Matrix metering |
*A few cameras have battery issue
|
|
*Dirty sensor from factory requires wet cleaning |
| |
D40 |
D60 |
D80 |
D300 |
D700 |
D3 |
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
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