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Quick facts

Full name: Nikon D3X

Original position: Interchangeable-lens cameraProduction status: Production status not verified
Regional aliases
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Nikon D3X is still researched by owners and second-hand buyers checking an older camera system, lens compatibility, and specifications.

Core specifications

Release year
2008 · Released about 18 years ago
Sensor
35.9 × 24 mm CMOS
Effective resolution
24.5 MP
Lens
—
Zoom
—
Weight
1,260 g
Battery
Lithium-Ion EN-EL4a rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Storage
Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA
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Who it may suit

May suit existing system owners, budget-conscious second-hand buyers, or photographers who already own compatible lenses.

What to check before buying used

The checks below are editorial guidance. Verify the individual camera and seller information before buying.

  • Inspect the body, screen, doors, seals, and tripod socket for impact or moisture damage.
  • Test every button, dial, flash, screen, and viewfinder.
  • Photograph a plain bright surface to check for sensor dust, dead pixels, or damage.
  • Inspect the lens mount and shutter; ask for the shutter count when the camera records one.
  • Confirm the battery holds charge and that a compatible charger is included or available.
  • Test a supported memory card and inspect the card slot for bent pins or read errors.
  • Inspect the battery compartment and contacts for leakage or corrosion.

Sensor metrics

Diagonal
43.18 mm

Sensor diagonal

√(35.9² + 24²) = 43.18 mm

Calculated from sensor width and height using the Pythagorean theorem.

Surface area
862 mm²

Sensor surface area

35.9 × 24 ≈ 862 mm²

A larger area usually offers more space to collect light, though image quality also depends on sensor generation.

Pixel pitch
5.93 µm

Pixel pitch

35.9 ÷ 6,054 × 1000 = 5.93 µm

Pixel pitch is the distance between the centers of adjacent pixels. This result assumes square pixels.

Pixel area
35.17 µm²

Pixel area

5.93² = 35.17 µm²

Theoretical pixel area is the square of pixel pitch and does not subtract physical gaps between pixels.

Pixel density
2.84 MP/cm²

Pixel density

24.5 MP ÷ 862 mm² ≈ 2.84 MP/cm²

Higher density means more pixels per unit area. It does not represent image quality on its own.

Actual sensor size

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35.9 × 24 mm

Full specifications

Imaging

Effective pixels
24.5 MP
Total pixels
25.7 MP
Sensor
35.9 × 24 mm CMOS
Calculated resolution
6,054 × 4,047
Maximum image
6,048 × 4,032
Crop factor
1

Exposure & viewing

ISO
50–6,400
Viewfinder
Optical viewfinder
Display
3 in / 920,000 dots
Lens mount
Nikon F

Video & storage

Maximum video
—
Storage media
Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA
Battery
Lithium-Ion EN-EL4a rechargeable battery Li-ion battery

Body

Weight
1,260 g
Dimensions
160 × 157 × 88 mm
Release year
2008

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Aperture Priority
Yes
Battery
Lithium-Ion EN-EL4a rechargeable battery
Brand
Nikon
Built In Flash
—
Crop Factor
1
Depth Of Field
simulate →
Digital Zoom
No
Dimensions
160 x 157 x 88 mm
Effective Megapixels
24.50
Exposure Compensation
±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps)
External Flash
✓
Focal Length 35mm Equiv
—
Gps
—
Hdmi
—
Iso
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (50-6400 with boost)
Macro Focus Range
—
Manual Focus
✓
Max Aperture
—
Max Aperture 35mm Equiv
n/a
Max Image Resolution
6048 x 4032
Max Shutter Speed
1/8000 sec
Metering
Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Min Shutter Speed
30 sec
Model
D3X
Normal Focus Range
—
Optical Zoom
—
Raw Support
—
Screen Resolution
920,000 dots
Screen Size
3"
Sensor Resolution
6062 x 4041
Sensor Size
35.9 x 24 mm
Sensor Type
CMOS
Shutter Priority
Yes
Storage Types
Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA
Total Megapixels
25.70
Usb
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Video Capture
—
Viewfinder
Optical (pentaprism)
Weight
1260 g
White Balance Presets
12
Wireless
—
Year
2008

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