Nikon D3X weighs 1260 g (2.78 lb / 44.45 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 774g, Nikon D3X is a significantly heavy camera for its class. With a thickness of 88mm, it has an average thickness.
Weight Comparison
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Thickness Comparison
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Here is the front and top view image of Nikon D3X with the dimensions:
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Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Nikon D3X Camera Body
In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Nikon D3X, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.
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Physical size of the Nikon D3X Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery
Now lets compare the weight and thickness of Nikon D3X with its main competitors:
Nikon D3X Size Compared to Main Competitors
Weather Sealing
Nikon D3X 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 D3X will serve you well. If you attach one of these Nikon D3X weather Sealed lenses to your camera, you will have a great all weather kit.