Nikon Z6 vs Nikon D3x
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon Z6 and Nikon D3x. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufacturered by Nikon.
Nikon Z6 were released 2018 and Nikon D3x was released 2008. That is a 10 years difference. In tech, this period of time can be of interest since technology is always improving etc.| Camera | Manufacturer | Released |
| Nikon Z6 | Nikon | 2018 |
| Nikon D3x | Nikon | 2008 |
Type of camera
Nikon Z6 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D3x is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
Both these cameras have the same sorts sensor (called "FX") which means that if you compare the 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 | Experienced focal length when using a lens with 50mm focal length (ex a common "50mm f/1.8") | |
| Nikon Z6 | 50 mm | (a fullframe sensor does not have a crop factor / focal length multiplier) |
| Nikon D3x | 50 mm | (a fullframe sensor does not have a crop factor / focal length multiplier) |
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Resolution
Nikon Z6 has a 25 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D3x has 24,5 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels | Pixel (total) | Pixels (width) | Pixels (height) |
| Nikon Z6 | 25 MP | 24337152 | 6048 | 4024 |
| Nikon D3x | 24,5 MP | 24385536 | 6048 | 4032 |
Nikon D3x has a 0 % larger resolution than Nikon Z6. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterwards while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Nikon Z6 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D3x. Nikon Z6 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Nikon D3x has 100 to 6400.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Nikon Z6 | 100-51200 |
| Nikon D3x | 100-6400 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that supports autofocus, does not have a autofocus motor of their own but this wont cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses that work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z6
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D3x
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definately be of interest. Nikon Z6 can shoot up to 12 pictures per seconds and Nikon D3x can shoot up to 1-5 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Nikon Z6 | 12 |
| Nikon D3x | 1-5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Nikon Z6. Unfortunately Nikon D3x does not support recording movies and movie clips.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, carried around, for several hours at the time.
Nikon D3x weighs 1260 gr (equal to 2,78 lb) which is 87% heavier than Nikon Z6 and its 675 gr (or 1,49 lb).
| Camera | Weight (in gram) | Weight (in pounds) |
| Nikon Z6 | 675 gr | 1,49 lb |
| Nikon D3x | 1260 gr | 2,78 lb |
