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Image Sensor
Effective Pixels 12.1 Million Pixels 12.1 Million Pixels 12.3 Million Pixels 10.2 Million Pixels 12.3 Million Pixels 10.2 Million Pixels 10.2 Million Pixels 6.1 Million pixels
Image Sensor FX-format CMOS
Sensor, 23.9 X 36mm
FX-format CMOS
Sensor, 23.9 X 36mm
DX-format CMOS
Sensor, 23.6 X 15.8mm
DX-format RGB CCD
23.6 X 15.8mm
DX-format RGB CMOS
Sensor 23.6 X 15.8mm
DX-format RGB CCD
23.6 X 15.8mm
DX-format RGB CCD
23.6×15.8mm
DX-format RGB CCD
23.7 x 15.6mm
Active Dust
Removal System
No Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No
Storage/Data
Image Size
(pixels)
FX-format
4,256 x 2,832 [L]
3,184 x 2,120 [M]
2,128 x 1,416 [S]
DX-format
2,784 x 1,848 [L]
2,080 x 1,384 [M]
1,392 x 920 [S]
5:4 Format
3,552 x 2,832 [L]
2,656 x 2,120 [M]
1,776 x 1,416 [S]
FX-format
4,256 x 2,832 [L]
3,184 x 2,120 [M]
2,128 x 1,416 [S]
DX-format
2,784 x 1,848 [L]
2,080 x 1,384 [M]
1,392 x 920 [S]
DX-format
4,288 x 2,848 [L]
3,216 x 2,136 [M]
2,144 x 1,424 [S]
DX-format
3,872 x 2,592 [L]
2,896 x 1,944 [M]
1,936 x 1,296 [S]
DX-format
4,288 x 2,848 [L]
3,216 x 2,136 [M]
2,144 x 1,424 [S]
DX-format
3,872 x 2,592 [L]
2,896 x 1,944 [M]
1,936 x 1,296 [S]
DX-format
3,872 x 2,592 [L]
2,896 x 1,944 [M]
1,936 x 1,296 [S]
DX-format
3,008 x 2,000 [L]
2,256 x 1,496 [M]
1,504 x 1,000 [S]
Storage Media Dual CF memory cards CF memory card CF memory card CF memory card SD memory card
(SDHC compatible)
SD memory card SD memory card
(SDHC compatible)
SD memory card
(SDHC compatible)
File Types 1) JPEG-3 levels Fine
(1:4) Normal (1:8)
Basic (1:16)
2) NEF (RAW) 12 or
14 bit selectable
3) NEF (RAW);
Lossless compressed,
Compressed
Uncompressed
4) Uncompressed TIFF
1) JPEG-3 levels Fine
(1:4) Normal (1:8)
Basic (1:16)
2) NEF (RAW) 12 or
14 bit selectable
3) NEF (RAW);
Lossless compressed,
Compressed
Uncompressed
4) Uncompressed TIFF
1) JPEG-3 levels Fine
(1:4) Normal (1:8)
Basic (1:16)
2) NEF (RAW) 12 or
14 bit selectable
3) NEF (RAW);
Lossless compressed,
Compressed
Uncompressed
4) Uncompressed TIFF
1) JPEG-3 levels fine
(1:4) Normal (1:8)
Basic (1:16)
2) NEF (RAW);
Lossless compressed,
Compressed,
Uncompressed
1) JPEG-3 levels Fine
(1:4) Normal (1:8)
Basic (1:16)
2) NEF (RAW)
1) JPEG-3 levels Fine
(1:4) Normal (1:8)
Basic (1:16)
2) NEF (RAW)
1) JPEG-3 levels Fine
(1:4) Normal (1:8)
Basic (1:16)
2) NEF (RAW)
1) JPEG-3 levels Fine
(1:4) Normal (1:8)
Basic (1:16)
2) NEF (RAW)
Picture Control/
Optimize Image
Standard, Neutral, Vivid,
Monochrome; storage
for up to nine custom
Picture Controls
Standard, Neutral, Vivid,
Monochrome; storage
for up to nine custom
Picture Controls
Standard, Neutral, Vivid,
Monochrome; storage
for up to nine custom
Picture Controls
Normal, Softer, Vivid,
More Vivid, Portrait,
Custom, Black-and-white
Optimize Image options
Standard, Neutral, Vivid,
Monochrome, Portrait,
Landscape; storage for
up to nine custom Picture
Controls
Normal, Softer, Vivid,
More Vivid, Portrait,
Custom, Black-and-white
Optimize Image options
Normal, Softer, Vivid,
More Vivid, Portrait,
Custom, Black-and-white
Optimize Image options
Normal, Softer, Vivid,
More Vivid, Portrait,
Custom, Black-and-white
Optimize Image options
D-Movie N/A N/A N/A N/A 1,280 x 720/24 fps,
640 x 424/24 fps,
320 x 216/24 fps
N/A N/A N/A
Text Input Up to 36 characters of
alphanumeric text input
is available with LCD
monitor and multi-selector;
stored in EXIF header
Up to 36 characters of
alphanumeric text input
is available with LCD
monitor and multi-selector;
stored in EXIF header
Up to 36 characters of
alphanumeric text input
is available with LCD
monitor and multi-selector;
stored in EXIF header
Up to 36 characters of
alphanumeric text input
is available with LCD
monitor and multi-selector;
stored in EXIF header
Up to 36 characters of
alphanumeric text input
is available with LCD
monitor and multi-selector;
stored in EXIF header
Up to 36 characters of
alphanumeric text input
is available with LCD
monitor and multi-selector;
stored in EXIF header
Up to 36 characters of
alphanumeric text input
is available with LCD
monitor and multi-selector;
stored in EXIF header
Up to 36 characters of
alphanumeric text input
is available with LCD
monitor and multi-selector;
stored in EXIF header
Image
Authentication
Supported: Requires
optional Nikon Image
Authentication Software
(Windows XP, Vista
Pre-installed only)
Supported: Requires
optional Nikon Image
Authentication Software
(Windows XP, Vista
Pre-installed only)
Supported: Requires
optional Nikon Image
Authentication Software
(Windows XP, Vista
Pre-installed only)
Supported: Requires
optional Nikon Image
Authentication Software
(Windows XP, Vista
Pre-installed only)
No No No No
Monitor
LCD Monitor 3.0-in, 920,000-dot,
VGA, low temperature
polysilicon TFT LCD with
brightness adjustment
allows up to 170-degree
wide-angle viewing
3.0-in, 920,000-dot,
VGA, low temperature
polysilicon TFT LCD with
brightness adjustment
allows up to 170-degree
wide-angle viewing
3.0-in, 920,000-dot,
VGA, low temperature
polysilicon TFT LCD with
brightness adjustment
allows up to 170-degree
wide-angle viewing
2.5-in., 230,000-dot,
low-temperature
polysilicon TFT LCD with
brightness adjustment
allows up to 170-degree
wide-angle viewing
3.0-in, 920,000-dot,
VGA, low temperature
polysilicon TFT LCD with
brightness adjustment
allows up to 170-degree
wide-angle viewing
2.5-in., 230,000-dot,
low-temperature
polysilicon TFT LCD with
brightness adjustment
allows up to 170-degree
wide-angle viewing
2.5-in., 230,000-dot,
low-temperature
polysilicon TFT LCD with
brightness adjustment
allows up to 170-degree
wide-angle viewing
2.5-in., 230,000-dot,
low-temperature
polysilicon TFT LCD with
brightness adjustment
allows up to 170-degree
wide-angle viewing
Live View Modes 1) Hand Held: TTL Phase
Difference AF w/ 51 AF
focus areas
2) Tripod: focal-plane
contrast AF on a
desired point within
a specific area
3) Remote using PC
and optional Camera
Control Pro 2 software
1) Hand Held: TTL Phase
Difference AF w/ 51 AF
focus areas
2) Tripod: focal-plane
contrast AF on a
desired point within
a specific area
3) Virtual Horizon
(digital level)
displayed in Live View
4) Remote using PC
and optional Camera
Control Pro 2 software
1) Hand Held: TTL Phase
Difference AF w/ 51 AF
focus areas
2) Tripod: focal-plane
contrast AF on a
desired point within
a specific area
3) Remote using PC
and optional Camera
Control Pro 2 software
No 1) Face priority AF,
wide area AF,
normal area AF
2) Remote using PC
and optional Camera
Control Pro 2 software
No No No
Playback
Function
1) Full frame
2) Thumbnail
(4 or 9 segments)
3) Zoom
4) Slideshow
5) RGB histogram
indication
6) Shooting data
7) Highlight point display
1) Full frame
2) Thumbnail
(4 or 9 segments)
3) Zoom
4) Slideshow
5) RGB histogram
indication
6) Shooting data
7) Highlight point display
1) Full frame
2) Thumbnail
(4 or 9 segments)
3) Zoom
4) Slideshow
5) RGB histogram
indication
6) Shooting data
7) Highlight point display
1) Full frame
2) Thumbnail
(4 or 9 segments)
3) Zoom
4) Slideshow
5) RGB histogram
indication
6) Shooting data
7) Highlight point display
8) Auto image rotation
1) Full frame
2) Thumbnail (4, 9 or 72
images or calendar)
playback with playback
3) Zoom
4) Movie playback
with sound
5) Pictmotion, slide show
6) Histogram display
7) Highlights
8) Auto image rotation,
and image comment
(up to 36 characters)
1) Full frame
2) Thumbnail
(4 or 9 segments)
3) Zoom
4) Slideshow
5) RGB histogram
indication
6) Shooting data
7) Highlight point display
8) Auto image rotation
1) Full frame
2) Thumbnail
(4 or 9 segments)
3) Zoom
4) Slideshow
5) RGB histogram
indication
6) Shooting data
7) Highlight point display
8) Auto image rotation
9) Retouch history
10) Stop-Motion Movie
1) Full frame
2) Thumbnail
(4 or 9 segments)
3) Zoom
4) Slideshow
5) RGB histogram
indication
6) Shooting data
7) Highlight point display
8) Auto image rotation
9) Retouch history
DIGITAL SLR COMPARISON CHART
Compatible
Lenses
Lens Mount Nikon F Bayonet Nikon F Bayonet Nikon F Bayonet Nikon F Bayonet Nikon F Bayonet Nikon F Bayonet Nikon F Bayonet Nikon F Bayonet
D3 D80D90D700 D60D300 D40D200