Nikon Digital SLR Camera Features & Comparison Chart
Product Number Camera Type Resolution for Digital SLR Lens Mount Interchangeable Lens Compatibility 25414 Interchangeable Lens Digital SLR Camera 12.4 effective megapixels 4,396 x 2,920 pixels Nikon F Bayonet (metal) All AF-DX, AF-D, AF-G, AF-I, AF-S and AF-VR Nikkor lenses provide full AF and metering operation. AI-P lenses provide manual focus w/electronic rangefinder and full metering operation. AI lenses provide manual focus operation only. Optical-type, fixed eye level pentaprism; built-in diopter adjustment (-3 to +1m-1); eyepiece shutter provided. Virtually 100% Approx. 0.86x (with 50mm lens set to infinity and -1.0m-1) 2.5-in., 232,000-dot, TFT with brightness adjustment TTL full-aperture metering; 1) 1,005-segment 3D Color Matrix Metering II 2) Center-Weighted metering 3) Spot metering 1) 3D Color Matrix II: EV 0-20 2) Center-Weighted: EV 0-20 3) Spot: EV 2-20 TTL Phase Detection, Nikon Multi-CAM2000 AF Module Autofocus Detection Range: EV -1 to +19 Focus Area can be selected from 11 focus areas (High-Speed Crop: 9 focus areas).
25219 Interchangeable Lens Digital SLR Camera 4.1 effective megapixels 2,464 x 1,632 pixels. Nikon F Bayonet (metal) All AF-DX, AF-D, AF-G, AF-I, AF-S and AF-VR Nikkor lenses provide full AF and metering operation. AI-P lenses provide manual focus w/electronic rangefinder and full metering operation. AI lenses provide manual focus operation only. Optical-type, fixed eye level pentaprism; built-in diopter adjustment (-2 to +1m); eyepiece shutter provided. Virtually 100% Approx. 0.86x (with 50mm lens set to infinity and -1.0m-1) 2.5-in., 232,000-dot, TFT with brightness adjustment TTL full-aperture metering; 1) 1,005-segment 3D Color Matrix Metering II 2) Center-Weighted metering 3) Spot metering 1) 3D Color Matrix II: EV 0-20 2) Center-Weighted: EV 0-20 3) Spot: EV 2-20 TTL Phase Detection, Nikon Multi-CAM2000 AF Module Autofocus Detection Range: EV -1 to +19 Focus Area can be selected from 11 focus areas.
25235 Interchangeable Lens Digital SLR Camera 10.2 effective megapixels 3,872 x 2,592 pixels. Nikon F Bayonet (metal) All AF-DX, AF-D, AF-G, AF-I, AF-S and AF-VR Nikkor lenses provide full AF and metering operation. AI-P lenses provide manual focus w/electronic rangefinder and full metering operation. AI lenses provide manual focus operation only. Optical-type, fixed eye level pentaprism; built-in diopter adjustment (-2 to +1m); eyepiece shutter provided. Approx. 95% Approx. 0.94x (with 50mm lens set to infinity and -1.0m-1) 2.5-in., 230,000-dot, TFT with brightness adjustment TTL full-aperture metering; 1) 1,005-segment 3D Color Matrix Metering II 2) Center-Weighted metering 3) Spot metering 1) 3D Color Matrix II: EV 0-20 2) Center-Weighted: EV 0-21 3) Spot: EV 2-20 TTL Phase Detection, Nikon Multi-CAM1000 AF Module with AF-assist illuminator provided Autofocus Detection Range: EV -1 to +19Focus Area can be selected from: 11 areas (Normal; single or group) or 7 areas (Wide). Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focalplane shutter; 30 to 1/8,000 sec. and Bulb provided. 1) Single frame shooting (S) mode; capture Preview mode available 2) Continuous shooting (CL) mode: adjustable from approx. 1-4 fps. (CH) approx, 5 fps (up to 22 NEF, or 37 JPEG shots). 3) Continuous high-speed shooting (C)
25218 Interchangeable Lens Digital SLR Camera 6.1 effective megapixels 3,008 x 2,000 pixels. Nikon F Bayonet (metal) All AF-DX, AF-D, AF-G, AF-I, AF-S and AF-VR Nikkor lenses provide full AF and metering operation. AI-P lenses provide manual focus w/electronic rangefinder and full metering operation. AI lenses provide manual focus operation only.
25216 Interchangeable Lens Digital SLR Camera 6.1 effective megapixels 3,008 x 2,000 pixels. Nikon F Bayonet (metal) All AF-DX, AF-D, AF-G, AF-I, AF-S and AF-VR Nikkor lenses provide full AF and metering operation. AI-P lenses provide manual focus w/electronic rangefinder and full metering operation. AI lenses provide manual focus operation only.

Viewfinder

Optical-type, fixed eye level penta-DACH-mirror Optical-type, fixed eye level penta-DACH-mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment (-1.6 to type; built-in diopter adjustment (-1.6 to +0.5m -1); eyepiece cap provided. +0.5m -1); eyepiece cap provided. Approx. 95% Approx. 0.75x (with 50mm lens set to infinity and -1.0m-1) 2.0-in., 130,000-dot, TFT with brightness adjustment TTL full-aperture metering; 1) 1,005-segment 3D Color Matrix Metering 2) Center-Weighted metering 3) Spot metering 1) 3D Color Matrix: EV 0-20 2) Center-Weighted: EV 0-20 3) Spot: EV 2-20 TTL Phase Detection Nikon Multi-CAM900 AF Module with AF-assist illuminator provided Autofocus Detection Range: EV -1 to +19 Focus Area can be selected from 5 focus areas. Approx. 95% Approx. 0.75x (with 50mm lens set to infinity and -1.0m-1) 2.0-in., 130,000-dot, TFT with brightness adjustment TTL full-aperture metering; 1) 420-segment 3D Color Matrix Metering II 2) Center-Weighted metering 3) Spot metering 1) 3D Color Matrix II: EV 0-20 2) Center-Weighted: EV 0-20 3) Spot: EV 2-20 TTL Phase Detection,Nikon Multi-CAM900 AF Module with AF-assist illuminator provided Autofocus Detection Range: EV -1 to +19 Focus Area can be selected from 5 focus areas.

Viewfinder Coverage Viewfinder Magnification LCD Monitor

Metering System

Meter EV Range (ISO 100, f/1.4)

Autofocus

Shutter
Electromagnetically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter; 30 sec. to 1/8,000 sec. and Bulb. 1) Single frame shooting (S) mode; capture Preview mode available 2) Continuous shooting (CL) mode: (CH) approx, 5 fps (up to 22 JPG, 17 NEF images), 8 fps possible in High-Speed Cropped mode (up to 35 JPEG or 29 RAW images). ISO equivalency 100-800 (HI-1 and HI-2 available) (variable in 1/3-, 1/2- or 1-EV steps).
Electromagnetically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter; 30 sec. to 1/8,000 sec. and Bulb. 1) Single frame shooting (S) mode; capture Preview mode available 2) Continuous shooting (CL) mode: adjustable from approx. 1-7 fps. (CH) approx, 8 fps (up to 40 NEF, or 50 JPEG shots).
Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shut- Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter 30 sec. to 1/8,000 sec. and bulb provided. ter 30 sec. to 1/8,000 sec. and bulb provided.

Frame Advance

1) Single frame shooting (S) mode; capture Preview mode available 2) Continuous shooting (C) mode: approx 3fps (up to approx 144 frames*).
1) Single frame shooting (S) mode; capture Preview mode available 2) Continuous shooting (C) mode: 2.5 fps (up to approx 137 frames*)

mode: approx. 5 fps.

ISO Range (Manual Setting) Built-in Flash ISO equivalency 200-1,600 (HI-1 and HI-2 available) (variable in 1/3-, 1/2- or 1-EV steps). ISO equivalency 100-1600 (HI-1 available) (variable in 1/3-, 1/2- or 1-EV steps). Manual pop-up type with button release, i-TTL controlled (ISO 200/ISO 100, ft.) GN 52/39 (iTTL auto). ISO equivalency 200 to 1,600 (variable in 1/3-EV steps). Auto flash w/auto pop-up for Vari-Program and manual pop-up type with P,S,A,M modes, i-TTL controlled (ISO 200/ISO 100, ft.) GN 49/36 (i-TTL auto) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Front-Curtain Sync (normal sync) Red-Eye Reduction Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync Slow Sync Rear-Curtain Sync X-Sync 1/500 sec. Top TTL Sync: 1/250 (also w/ Auto FP Sync to 1/4,000 sec.) ISO equivalency 200 to 1,600 (variable in 1/3-EV steps) Auto flash w/auto pop-up for Vari-Program and manual pop-up type with P,S,A,M modes, i-TTL controlled (ISO 200/ISO 100, ft.) GN 49/36 (i-TTL auto) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Front-Curtain Sync (normal sync) Red-Eye Reduction Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync Slow Sync Rear-Curtain Sync X-Sync: 1/500 sec. Top TTL Sync: 1/500 sec.

Flash Sync

1) Front-Curtain Sync (normal sync) 2) Red-Eye Reduction 3) Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync 4) Slow Sync 5) Rear-Curtain Sync 6) X-Sync 1/250 sec. 7) Top TTL Sync: 1/250 (also w/ Auto FP Sync to 1/4,000 sec.) 1,005-Segment TTL Sensor, i-TTL Balanced FillFlash or standard i-TTL flash (Spot Metering) with built-In flash or SB-800/SB-600 or SB-R200 and D/G-type AF Nikkor lens; AA mode, Non-TTL Auto Flash, and Manual. Auto FP High-Speed Sync to 1/8,000 sec. with SB-800. Intelligent Li-ion battery EN-EL4a (11.1V DC), 2500mAh, battery check for status, condition, remaining charge, count up/down. Quick Charger MH-21, with special calibration feature. Optional AC power supply EH-6.

1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7)

Front-Curtain Sync (normal sync) Red-Eye Reduction Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync Slow Sync Rear-Curtain Sync X-Sync 1/250 sec. Top TTL Sync: 1/250 (also w/ Auto FP Sync to 1/4,000 sec.)
1) Front-Curtain Sync (normal sync) 2) Red-Eye Reduction 3) Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync 4) Slow Sync 5) Rear-Curtain Sync 6) X-Sync 1/250 sec. 7) Top TTL Sync: 1/250 (also w/Auto FP Sync to 1/4,000 sec.) 1,005-Segment TTL Sensor, i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash or standard i-TTL flash (Spot Metering) with built-In flash or SB-800/SB-600 or SB-R200 and D/G-type AF Nikkor lens; AA mode, Non-TTL Auto Flash, and Manual. Auto FP High-Speed Sync to 1/8,000 sec. with SB-800.

Speedlight Control

1,005-Segment TTL Sensor, i-TTL Balanced FillFlash or standard i-TTL flash (Spot Metering) with built-In flash or SB-800/SB-600 or SB-R200 and D/G-type AF Nikkor lens; AA mode, Non-TTL Auto Flash, and Manual. Auto FP High-Speed Sync to 1/8,000 sec. with SB-800. Intelligent Li-ion battery EN-EL4 (11.1V DC), 2000mAh, battery check for status, condition, remaining charge, count up/down. Quick Charger MH-21, with special calibration feature. Optional AC power supply EH-6. Also compatible with EN-EL4a. (See D2xs power source).
1,005-Segment TTL Sensor, i-TTL Balanced FillFlash or standard i-TTL flash (Spot Metering) with built-In flash or SB-800/SB-600 or SB-R200 and D/G-type AF Nikkor lens; AA mode, Non-TTL Auto Flash, and Manual.
420-Segment TTL Sensor, i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash or standard i-TTL flash (Spot Metering) with builtIn flash or SB-800/SB-600 or SB-R200 and D/Gtype AF Nikkor lens; AA mode, Non-TTL Auto Flash, and Manual.

SLR Cameras Power Source

Intelligent Li-ion battery EN-EL3e (7.4V DC), 1500mAh, battery check for status, condition, remaining charge, count up/down. Quick Charger MH-18a, with special calibration feature. Optional AC power supply EH-6. *With optional MB-200 Battery Pack - one or two rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e Li-ion batteries or six AA alkaline (LR6), NiMH (HR6), lithium (FR6) batteries, or ZR6 nickel-manganese AA batteries. Approx. 5.8 x 4.4 x 2.9 in.
Li-ion battery EN-EL3a (7.4V DC), Three CR-2 lithium batteries (with optional MS-D70 CR-2 battery holder) Quick Charger MH-18a (12V DC), AC Adapter EH-5 (100-240V AC) and Multi-Charger MH-19.

Li-ion battery EN-EL3e (7.4V DC), Three CR-2 lithium batteries (with optional MS-D70 CR-2 battery holder) Quick Charger MH-18 (12V DC), AC Adapter EH-5 (100-240V AC) and MultiCharger MH-19.

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Approx. 6.2 x 5.9 x 3.4 in.
Approx. 5.5 x 4.4 x 3.1 in.
Approx. 5.2 x 4.0 x 3.0 in.

Weight (Approx.)

Approx. 37 oz. (without battery)
Approx. 29 oz. (without battery)
Approx. 21 oz. (without battery)
Approx. 19 oz. (without battery)

*** ESP

(Estimated Selling Price)

$4699.95

$3499.00

$1699.00

$699.00 Body $999.00 Outfit

(w/AF-S DX 18-70mm)

$579.00 Body $699.00 Outfit

(w/AF-S DX 18-55mm)

$899.00 Outfit
(w/AF-S DX 18-55mm & AF-S DX 55-200mm)
*** ESP (Estimated Selling Price) listed is only an estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.
DSLR - COMPARISON-31-06/06
All prices and specifications are subject to change without notice.

June 2006