Focus Points
51
Weight
1.24 kg
Sensor
Full frame
Video
720 x 24 fps
Nikon D3S features ✔ processor, 3" display, 1900 mAh battery, 12.1 MP main camera.
Design
| Type i | DSLRNikon D3S |
| Viewfinder i | Optical viewfinder (OVF)Nikon D3S |
| Is weather sealed (splashproof) i | ✔ (258 others) |
| Screen resolution i | 921k dots (70 others) |
| Has a flip out screen i | ✖ |
| Viewfinder coverage i | 100% (310 others) |
| Screen Size i | 3" (428 others) |
| Weight i | 1.24 kg (3 others) |
| Has a touch screen i | ✖ |
Optics
| Sensor size i | Full frame (147 others) |
| Lens mount i | Nikon FNikon D3S |
| Focus points i | 51 (16 others) |
| Megapixels (main camera) i | 12.1 MP (18 others) |
| Maximum iso i | 12800 ISO (53 others) |
| Maximum expanded iso i | 102400 ISO (63 others) |
| Has sensor shift stabilization i | ✖ |
| Continuous shooting (mechanical) i | 9 fps (19 others) |
| Has af tracking i | ✔ (490 others) |
Videography
| Video recording (main camera) i | 720 x 24 fps (5 others) |
| Has phase detection autofocus for videos i | ✔ (240 others) |
| Has continuous autofocus when recording movies i | ✔ (504 others) |
| Has a microphone input i | ✔ (334 others) |
| Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack i | ✔ |
| Has a stereo microphone i | ✔ (448 others) |
| Has Timelapse Function i | ✖ |
| Movie bitrate i | 24 Mbps (4 others) |
| Number of microphones i | 1 (146 others) |
Battery
| Battery life (cipa) i | 4200 shots |
| Has a removable battery i | ✔ (571 others) |
| Has a rechargeable battery i | ✔ (585 others) |
| Has a battery level indicator i | ✔ (585 others) |
| Battery Power i | 1900 mAh (12 others) |
Miscellaneous
| Usb version i | 2 (386 others) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the viewfinder coverage of the Nikon D3S?
At 100%, the Nikon D3S ranks #1 out of 400 — see ranking camera products — one of the Highest viewfinder coverage in this category.
What is the battery life of the Nikon D3S?
At 4200 shots, the Nikon D3S is 712% above the category average for battery life (cipa), ranking #4 out of 559 — see ranking camera products.
Is the Nikon D3S lightweight?
Yes. At 1.24 kg, the Nikon D3S is 100% below the category average for weight, ranking #18 out of 588 — see ranking camera products.
What is the movie bitrate of the Nikon D3S?
At 24 Mbps, the Nikon D3S is 93% below the category average for movie bitrate, ranking #209 out of 222 — see ranking camera products.
What is the focus points of the Nikon D3S?
At 51, the Nikon D3S is 85% below the category average for focus points, ranking #213 out of 482 — see ranking camera products.
What is the max ISO of the Nikon D3S?
At 12800 ISO, the Nikon D3S is 63% below the category average for max ISO, ranking #174 out of 288 — see ranking camera products.
How many megapixels does the Nikon D3S main camera have?
At 12.1 MP, the Nikon D3S is 49% below the category average for main camera megapixels, ranking #546 out of 590 — see ranking camera products.
What is the maximum expanded iso of the Nikon D3S?
At 102400 ISO, the Nikon D3S is 48% above the category average for maximum expanded iso, ranking #66 out of 567 — see ranking camera products.
What is the screen resolution of the Nikon D3S?
At 921k dots, the Nikon D3S is 22% below the category average for screen resolution, ranking #334 out of 491 — see ranking camera products.
How big is the Nikon D3S battery?
At 1900 mAh, the Nikon D3S is 21% above the category average for battery capacity, ranking #116 out of 441 — see ranking camera products.
Does the Nikon D3S have a 3.5mm headphone jack?
Yes, the Nikon D3S has a 3.5mm headphone jack. This feature is found in 68% of cameras.
How does it compare?
How does the Nikon D3S's weight compare to similar camerass?
At 1.24 kg, the Nikon D3S leads the Sony Alpha ZV-E1 (483 g) by 100%.
How does the Nikon D3S's focus points compare to similar camerass?
At 51, the Nikon D3S leads the Canon PowerShot SX280 HS (1) by 98%.
How does the Nikon D3S's maximum expanded iso compare to similar camerass?
At 102400 ISO, the Nikon D3S leads the Canon PowerShot SX260 HS (3200 ISO) by 97%.
How does the Nikon D3S's battery life (cipa) compare to similar camerass?
At 4200 shots, the Nikon D3S leads the Canon PowerShot S100 (200 shots) by 95%.
How does the Nikon D3S's movie bitrate compare to similar camerass?
At 24 Mbps, the Nikon D3S trails the Sony Alpha ZV-E1 (200 Mbps) by 88%.
How does the Nikon D3S's max ISO compare to similar camerass?
At 12800 ISO, the Nikon D3S trails the Sony Alpha ZV-E1 (102400 ISO) by 88%.
How does the Nikon D3S's continuous shooting (mechanical) compare to similar camerass?
At 9 fps, the Nikon D3S leads the Canon PowerShot N (2.3 fps) by 74%.
How does the Nikon D3S's battery capacity compare to similar camerass?
At 1900 mAh, the Nikon D3S leads the Canon PowerShot N (870 mAh) by 54%.
How does the Nikon D3S's screen resolution compare to similar camerass?
At 921k dots, the Nikon D3S trails the Sony Alpha ZV-E1 (1036.8k dots) by 11%.
How does the Nikon D3S's screen size compare to similar camerass?
At 3", the Nikon D3S leads the Canon PowerShot N (2.8") by 7%.