Nikon D3 weighs
1300 g (2.87 lb / 45.86 oz) and has external dimensions of
160 x 157 x 88 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.46″). Considering that the average weight of DSLR type cameras is 773g, Nikon D3 is a significantly heavy camera for its class. With a thickness of 88mm, it has an average thickness.
Weight Comparison
DSLR Cameras
Thickness Comparison
DSLR Cameras
Here is the front and top view image of Nikon D3 with the dimensions:
Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Nikon D3 Camera Body
In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Nikon D3, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.
Physical size of the Nikon D3 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery
Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Nikon D3 with its main competitors:
Nikon D3 Size Compared to Main Competitors
Weather Sealing
Nikon D3 has environmental sealings on its body which makes it a weather resistant camera, providing resistance against the water and dust getting in to the camera. If you like outdoors photography and want to be able to use your camera in extreme conditions, Nikon D3 will serve you well. If you attach one of these Nikon D3 weather-sealed lenses to your camera, you will have a great all weather kit.