What size LCD is on the Nikon D3?
The Nikon D3 features a 3.0-inch rear LCD display, which offers a resolution of 922,000 dots. LCD-size is measured across the diagonal of the screen. Having a large and detailed display on the back is convenient for live view framing, image review, and settings control. Naturally, the size of the LCD is correlated with the size of the camera, as a bigger camera body will offer more space on the back to place a sizeable rear screen.
| Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.70x | |
| Top-Level Screen | Control Panel | |
| LCD Framing | Live View | |
| LCD Size | 3.0 inch | |
| LCD Resolution | 922k dots | |
| LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | |
| Touch Input | No touchscreen |
In terms of screen handling characteristics, the LCD of the Nikon D3 is not touch sensitive and is fixed to the body.
Back side of the Nikon D3 with LCD
As can be seen from the rear-side image, the 3.0-inch LCD occupies a large part of the backside of the camera. For comparison, the diagonal on a standard credit card measures 4 inches.
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Camera to camera comparisons
The Nikon D3 is a DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera that was announced in August 2007 and is equipped with a full frame sensor. It offers a resolution of 12.1 megapixel. In the United States, the camera was initially launched at a price of $4,999.
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The table below compares the rear screen specs of the Nikon D3 to those of several similar cameras. Additionally, the table includes some information on other core features, such as the viewfinder, shutter, flash, and image stabilization system.
| Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Specifications (inch/000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Mech Shutter Speed |
Shutter Flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Nikon D3 | optical |  | 3.0 / 922 | fixed |  | 1/8000s | 11.0/s | | |
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| 2. | Canon 1D Mark III | optical | | 3.0 / 230 | fixed | | 1/8000s | 10.0/s | | |
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| 3. | Nikon D2X | optical | | 2.5 / 235 | fixed | | 1/8000s | 5.0/s | | |
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| 4. | Nikon D2Xs | optical | | 2.5 / 230 | fixed | | 1/8000s | 5.0/s | | |
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| 5. | Nikon D3S | optical | | 3.0 / 921 | fixed | | 1/8000s | 11.0/s | | |
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| 6. | Nikon D3X | optical | | 3.0 / 922 | fixed | | 1/8000s | 5.0/s | | |
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| 7. | Nikon D4 | optical | | 3.2 / 921 | fixed | | 1/8000s | 11.0/s | | |
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| 8. | Nikon D4S | optical | | 3.2 / 921 | fixed | | 1/8000s | 11.0/s | | |
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| 9. | Nikon D5 | optical | | 3.2 / 2359 | fixed | | 1/8000s | 14.0/s | | |
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| 10. | Nikon D300 | optical | | 3.0 / 922 | fixed | | 1/8000s | 6.0/s | | |
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| 11. | Nikon D700 | optical | | 3.0 / 922 | fixed | | 1/8000s | 8.0/s | | |
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| Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one. | |||||||||||
| Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Specifications (inch/000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Mech Shutter Speed |
Shutter Flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
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| Camera Model |
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One useful feature of the D3 is a presence of a top-level LCD. While being, of course, smaller than the rear screen, the control panel conveys some of the essential shooting information and can be convenient for quick and easy settings verification.
In case you are interested in seeing how this camera compares to another one, just use the search menu below. There is also a set of direct links to comparison reviews that other users of the CAM-parator app explored.
| Camera Model | Nikon D3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Digital single lens reflex | |
| Camera Lens | Nikon F mount lenses | |
| Launch Date | August 2007 | |
| Launch Price | USD 4 999 | |
| Sensor Specs | ||
| Sensor Technology | CMOS | |
| Sensor Format | Full Frame Sensor | |
| Sensor Size | 36.0 x 23.9 mm | |
| Sensor Area | 860 mm2 | |
| Sensor Diagonal | 43.2 mm | |
| Crop Factor | 1.0x | |
| Sensor Resolution | 12.1 Megapixels | |
| Image Resolution | 4 256 x 2 832 pixels | |
| Pixel Pitch | 8.43 μm | |
| Pixel Density | 1.40 MP/cm2 | |
| Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | |
| Movie Capability | no Video | |
| ISO Setting | 200 - 6 400 ISO | |
| ISO Boost | 100 - 25 600 ISO | |
| Image Processor | EXPEED | |
| DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 81 | |
| DXO Color Depth (bits) | 23.5 | |
| DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 12.2 | |
| DXO Low Light (ISO) | 2290 | |
| Screen Specs | ||
| Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.70x | |
| Top-Level Screen | Control Panel | |
| LCD Framing | Live View | |
| LCD Size | 3.0 inch | |
| LCD Resolution | 922k dots | |
| LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | |
| Touch Input | No touchscreen | |
| Shooting Specs | ||
| Focus System | Phase-detect AF | |
| Manual Focusing Aid | no Peaking Feature | |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000s | |
| Continuous Shooting | 11 shutter flaps/s | |
| Shutter Life Expectancy | 300 000 actuations | |
| Silent Shooting | no E-Shutter | |
| Time Lapse Photography | Intervalometer Built-in | |
| Fill Flash | no On-Board Flash | |
| Storage Medium | CF cards | |
| Single or Dual Card Slots | Dual card slots | |
| Connectivity Specs | ||
| External Flash | Hotshoe | |
| Studio Flash | PC Sync socket | |
| USB Connector | USB 2.0 | |
| HDMI Port | mini HDMI | |
| Wifi Support | no Wifi | |
| Body Specs | ||
| Environmental Sealing | Weathersealed body | |
| Battery Type | Nikon EN-EL4a power pack | |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 4300 shots per charge | |
| Body Dimensions |
160 x 157 x 88 mm (6.3 x 6.2 x 3.5 in) |
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| Camera Weight | 1 300 g (45.9 oz) | |
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