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Nikon D3S vs Sony Alpha 900

Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.

Nikon

Nikon D3S

Nikon D-series Pro · 2009
Lowest now
$444
MSRP
$5,199
9% of MSRP
Prices are rising

Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 46.1% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $304, $140 below today. Currently 9% of the $5,199 MSRP.

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Sony

Sony Alpha 900

Sony Alpha (A-mount) · 2008
Lowest now
$504
MSRP
$2,999
17% of MSRP
Lowest price we've ever observed

Lowest price we've ever observed. This at $504 matches the lowest we've ever recorded for this body. That's 17% of the $2,999 MSRP. Prices have been steady this month.

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Specs side by side

Nikon D3S Sony Alpha 900
Brand Nikon Sony
Family Nikon D-series Pro Sony Alpha (A-mount)
Category body body
Body type DSLR DSLR
Mount F Sony A
Sensor Full Frame Full Frame
Sensor family Nikon FX 12MP CMOS (D3S) · 12.1MP full-frame CMOS Sony FF 24.6MP CMOS (A850/A900) · 24.6MP full-frame CMOS
Megapixels 12.1 MP 24.6 MP
Autofocus Phase Detection Phase Detection
IBIS
Weather sealed
Max video
Max native ISO
Body weight
Dimensions
Body material
Released 2009-10-14 2008-10-22
Discontinued
Status discontinued discontinued
MSRP $5,199 $2,999
Current low $444 $504
% of MSRP 9% of MSRP 17% of MSRP

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