Nikon D3 vs Nikon D3S: Specs & Differences
Head-to-head camera performance analysis
Nikon D3
70
112 out of 160
Nikon D3S wins
3.5/5
3.6/5
Nikon D3S
72
115 out of 160
Quick Spec Comparison
| Specification | Nikon D3 | Nikon D3S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | Full frame (36 x 23.9 mm) | Full frame (36 x 23.9 mm) |
| ISO Range | 200 - 6400 | 200 - 12800 |
| Storage Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Nikon D3 vs Nikon D3S
Sensor Size
Nikon D3: 8/10Nikon D3S: 8/10
8
8
Full frameFull frame
Storage Slots
Nikon D3: 10/10Nikon D3S: 10/10
10
10
22
Image Quality (DXO Overall)
Nikon D3: 8/10Nikon D3S: 8/10
8
8
8182
Resolution
Nikon D3: 4/10Nikon D3S: 4/10
4
4
1212
Low Light Performance
Nikon D3: 6/10Nikon D3S: 8/10
6
8
ISO 2290ISO 3253
Nikon D3S leads by 2 points
Max ISO Score
Nikon D3: 5/10Nikon D3S: 6/10
5
6
ISO 6400ISO 12800
Nikon D3S leads by 1 point
Dynamic Range
Nikon D3: 9/10Nikon D3S: 8/10
9
8
12.2 EV12 EV
Nikon D3 leads by 1 point
Autofocus System
Nikon D3: 10/10Nikon D3S: 10/10
10
10
51 points51 points
Video Capabilities
Nikon D3: 2/10Nikon D3S: 3/10
2
3
None1280 x 720
Nikon D3S leads by 1 point
Burst Speed
Nikon D3: 7/10Nikon D3S: 7/10
7
7
1111
Battery Life
Nikon D3: 10/10Nikon D3S: 10/10
10
10
43004200
Viewfinder Quality
Nikon D3: 5/10Nikon D3S: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder
Portability
Nikon D3: 6/10Nikon D3S: 6/10
6
6
13001240
Lens Ecosystem
Nikon D3: 10/10Nikon D3S: 10/10
10
10
316 lenses316 lenses
Value for Money
Nikon D3: 10/10Nikon D3S: 10/10
10
10
$748$995
Durability
Nikon D3: 2/10Nikon D3S: 2/10
2
2
22
Comparison Summary
Equal performance
Tied Categories
12