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Release Year
2009
2005
Launch Price
USD 5,200
USD 900
Current Price
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Sensor Format
Full Frame
APS-C
Resolution
12.1 MP
6.1 MP
In-body Stabilization
Weight
1240g
600g
Battery (CIPA)
4200 shots
500 shots
Sensor
Sensor Type
CMOS
CCD
Low Pass Filter
Integrated optical low-pass filter
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ISO Range
ISO 200 - 12,800 (expandable to ISO 100 [Lo-1] and up to ISO 102,400 [Hi-3])
ISO 200-1600
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Focus & Performance
Autofocus Points
51
5
Continuous shooting
Up to 9 fps in FX / up to 11 fps in DX crop mode
3 fps
Body
Body Style
Professional digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera
DSLR
Body Type
DSLR
DSLR
Dimensions
159.5 x 157 x 87.5 mm
140 x 111 x 78 mm
Weather Sealing
Viewfinder
Built-in optical SLR viewfinder
Optical pentamirror, approx. 95% coverage, approx. 0.75x magnification
Display
Screen Size
3.0 inches (7.6 cm)
2 inches
Screen Resolution
921,000 dots (VGA)
130,000 dots
Touch Screen
Screen Articulation
Fixed screen
Fixed
Video
Video Modes
720p HD D-Movie (1280x720 at 24 fps)
No video recording
Storage
Storage Media
Dual CompactFlash card slots (Type I, UDMA compliant)
CompactFlash (Type I/II, UDMA compliant) and Microdrive
Connectivity
Wireless
Optional via WT-4 wireless transmitter
No wireless connectivity; USB connection
Additional Info
Battery type
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a
Nikon EN-EL3a rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Announce Date
Oct 14, 2009
Apr 20, 2005