Reasons to choose D2X
Released in 2004, D2X has about 372 mm² of sensor area, 12.2 MP effective resolution, and a 1,200 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon D2X
vs Nikon D2xs
VS
Sensor area
372 mm²
D2X372 mm²
D2xs- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The D2X and D2xs have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
D2XMetricD2xs
12.2 MPEffective pixels12.4 MP
23.7 × 15.7Sensor23.7 × 15.7
5.52 µmPixel pitch5.48 µm
30.5 µm²Pixel area30.01 µm²
3.28 MP/cm²Pixel density3.33 MP/cm²
1.52Crop factor1.52
—Maximum video—
1,200 gWeight1,070 g
Compact Flash (Type I or II)StorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
Nikon EN-EL1 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion batteryBatteryNikon EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The D2X and D2xs have the same sensor area. The D2xs has the lighter body. The D2xs has the higher effective resolution. The D2xs is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D2xs
Released in 2006, D2xs has about 372 mm² of sensor area, 12.4 MP effective resolution, and a 1,070 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.