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Nikon D3X 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 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

Sony Alpha 900

Sony Alpha (A-mount) · 2008
Lowest now
$504
MSRP
$2,999
-83% vs 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 D3X Sony Alpha 900
Brand NikonSony
Family Nikon D-series ProSony Alpha (A-mount)
Category bodybody
Body type DSLRDSLR
Mount Nikon FSony A
Sensor Full FrameFull Frame
Sensor family Nikon FX 24MP CMOS (D3X) · 24.5MP full-frame CMOSSony FF 24.6MP CMOS (A850/A900) · 24.6MP full-frame CMOS
Megapixels 24.5 MP24.6 MP
Autofocus Phase DetectionPhase Detection
IBIS
Weather sealed
Max video
Max native ISO
Body weight
Dimensions
Body material
Released 2008-12-012008-10-22
Discontinued
Status discontinueddiscontinued
MSRP $7,999$2,999
Current low $844$504
vs MSRP -89%-83%

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