Nikon D3x vs Nikon Z5

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D3x and Nikon Z5. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Nikon D3x

Nikon Z5

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.

Nikon D3x were released 2008 and Nikon Z5 was released 2020. That is a 12 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Nikon D3x	2008
Nikon Z5	2020

Type of camera

Nikon D3x is a DSLR camera while Nikon Z5 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Nikon 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 D3x	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier
Nikon Z5	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 D3x has a 24,5 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon Z5 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Nikon D3x	24,5 MP 24385536 pixels 6048 x 4032
Nikon Z5	24 MP 24160256 pixels 6016 x 4016

Nikon D3x has a 1 % larger resolution than Nikon Z5. 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 Z5 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D3x. Nikon Z5 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Nikon D3x has 100 to 6400.

Camera	ISO Range
Nikon D3x	100-6400
Nikon Z5	100-51200

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 D3x
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z5

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D3x can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Nikon Z5 can shoot up to 4,5 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D3x	5
Nikon Z5	4,5

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Nikon Z5. Sadly, the Nikon D3x does not support this.

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 D3x weighs 1260 gr (equal to 2.78 lb) which is 87% heavier than Nikon Z5 and its 675 gr (or 1.49 lb).

Camera	Weight
Nikon D3x	1260 gr 2.78 lb
Nikon Z5	675 gr 1.49 lb