Nikon D3s vs Nikon D810A
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D3s and Nikon D810A. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.
Nikon D3s were released 2009 and Nikon D810A was released 2015. That is a 6 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Nikon D3s | 2009 |
| Nikon D810A | 2015 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "FX") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Since both cameras have a Full frame sensor there will be no crop factor.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Nikon D3s | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
| Nikon D810A | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Resolution
Nikon D3s has a 12,1 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D810A has 36 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Nikon D3s |
12,1 MP
12052992 pixels 4256 x 2832 |
| Nikon D810A |
36 MP
36152320 pixels 7360 x 4912 |
Nikon D810A has a 200 % larger resolution than Nikon D3s. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Nikon D3s has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D810A. Nikon D3s has an ISO range that stretches from 200 to 102400 while Nikon D810A has 200 to 12800.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Nikon D3s | 200-102400 |
| Nikon D810A | 200-12800 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D3s
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D810A
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D3s can shoot up to 9-11 pictures per seconds and Nikon D810A can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Nikon D3s | 9-11 |
| Nikon D810A | 5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Nikon D3s and Nikon D810A can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Nikon D3s weighs 1240 gr (equal to 2,73 lb) which is 41% heavier than Nikon D810A and its 880 gr (or 1,94 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Nikon D3s | 1240 gr 2,73 lb |
| Nikon D810A | 880 gr 1,94 lb |
