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Nikon D3X vs Sony A7C

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

Nikon

Nikon D3X

Nikon D-series Pro · 2008
Lowest now
$844
MSRP
$7,999
-89% vs MSRP
Well above the 90-day low

Today's price sits well above the recent low. Today's price runs 94% above the 90-day low of $434 (seen May 22, 2026). 11% of the $7,999 MSRP. Prices have been steady this month.

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Sony A7C
Sony

Sony A7C

Sony Alpha · 2020
Lowest now
$929
MSRP
$1,799
-48% vs MSRP
Lowest price we've ever observed

Lowest price we've ever observed. This at $929 matches the lowest we've ever recorded for this body. That's 52% of the $1,799 MSRP. Prices are down 7.9% over the last 30 days.

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Specs side by side

Nikon D3X Sony A7C
Brand NikonSony
Family Nikon D-series ProSony Alpha
Category bodybody
Body type DSLRMirrorless
Mount Nikon FSony FE
Sensor Full FrameFull Frame
Sensor family Nikon FX 24MP CMOS (D3X) · 24.5MP full-frame CMOSSony FF 24MP BSI (A7 III/A7C) · 24.2MP full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS
Megapixels 24.5 MP24.2 MP
Autofocus Phase DetectionHybrid
IBIS 5-axis 5-stop
Weather sealed Yes
Max video 4K30
Max native ISO ISO 51,200
Body weight 509 g
Dimensions 124 × 71 × 60 mm
Body material magnesium alloy
Released 2008-12-012020-09-14
Discontinued
Status discontinuedcurrent
MSRP $7,999$1,799
Current low $844$929
vs MSRP -89%-48%

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