Nikon D3x Opens Lead at DXOMark.com

From the review:
The D3X sensor shows exceptional dynamic range with a max DR of 13.7 bits in “Print” mode. And it is quite an amazing performance compared to all other cameras with similar sensor technologies (Canon 1Ds MKIII, 5D MKII, Sony A900). Interestingly, the Nikon D3X sensor does follow the theoretical rule of plus 1 f-Stop of dynamic range when ISO sensitivity is divided by 2. Compared to A900, dynamic range is better by about 1 stop across the whole ISO range (50-6400).
It is the first DSLR CMOS sensor with more than 12-bit effective depth of information! Its 14-bit A/D makes a difference and we can expect exceptional tone scale reproduction with such a camera.
Further the D3X’s Color Depth is also exceptional, with a maximum value of 24.7 bits of color discrimination performance (in normalized “Print” mode).

Yes, this camera will clearly be “worth it” for some folks. I’ll be fine though.

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