Cameras
Some links may be affiliate links (sponsored).
Release Year
2005
2008
Launch Price
USD 900
USD 1,000
Current Price
-
USD 168
Sensor Format
APS-C
APS-C
Resolution
6.1 MP
12.3 MP
In-body Stabilization
Weight
600g
620g
Battery (CIPA)
500 shots
850 shots
Sensor
Sensor Type
CCD
CMOS
Low Pass Filter
-
Yes; sensor cleaning system using the optical low-pass filter
ISO Range
ISO 200-1600
ISO 200-3200, Lo 1 equivalent to ISO 100 and Hi 1 equivalent to ISO 6400
Advertisement
Focus & Performance
Autofocus Points
5
11
Continuous shooting
3 fps
Up to 4.5 fps
Body
Body Style
DSLR
Digital SLR camera
Body Type
DSLR
DSLR
Dimensions
140 x 111 x 78 mm
132 x 103 x 77 mm
Weather Sealing
Viewfinder
Optical pentamirror, approx. 95% coverage, approx. 0.75x magnification
Pentaprism finder; 96% coverage; 0.94x magnification
Display
Screen Size
2 inches
3-inch (diagonal)
Screen Resolution
130,000 dots
Approx. 920,000 dots
Touch Screen
Screen Articulation
Fixed
Fixed screen
Video
Video Modes
No video recording
HD 1280 x 720 at 24 fps; 640 x 424 at 24 fps; 320 x 216 at 24 fps
Storage
Storage Media
CompactFlash (Type I/II, UDMA compliant) and Microdrive
SD and SDHC cards
Connectivity
Wireless
No wireless connectivity; USB connection
No built-in Wi-Fi; Eye-Fi support through compatible SD cards
Additional Info
Battery type
Nikon EN-EL3a rechargeable lithium-ion battery
EN-EL3e rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Announce Date
Apr 20, 2005
Aug 27, 2008