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Nikon S6400 vs Nikon D4s

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
 
Nikon D4s front
Portability
50
Imaging
64
Features
84
Overall
72

Nikon S6400 vs Nikon D4s Key Specs

Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2012
Nikon D4s
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1350g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon D4
  • Newer Model is Nikon D5
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Nikon S6400 vs Nikon D4s Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S6400 versus Nikon D4s, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro DSLR and they are both sold by Nikon. The resolution of the S6400 (16MP) and the D4s (16MP) is fairly similar but the S6400 (1/2.3") and D4s (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The S6400 was released 18 months before the D4s making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon S6400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon D4s being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S6400 matches up vs the D4s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Nikon D4s

 S6400 D4s 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Nikon S6400

 D4s S6400 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2012Fresher by 18 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Nikon D4s

 S6400 D4s 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S6400 vs Nikon D4s Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S6400 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Nikon D4s has sizing of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 1350 grams (2.98 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S6400 compared to the D4s.

Nikon S6400 vs Nikon D4s size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S6400 and D4s is 94 and 50 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Nikon D4s top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Nikon D4s Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6400 and D4s.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same MP but different sensor sizing. The S6400 comes with the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The older S6400 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6400 vs Nikon D4s sensor size comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Nikon D4s Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6400 vs Nikon D4s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6400 Portrait photography info
Nikon D4s Portrait photography info
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
78
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D4s as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (150g)
58
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D4s as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (3,020 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6400 Travel photography advice
Nikon D4s Travel photography advice
63
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery pack (160 shots)
more heavy than competition (150 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
great battery power (3,020 shots)
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6400 Landscape photography features
Nikon D4s Landscape photography features
42
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (160 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery power (3,020 per charge)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6400 Vlogging highlights
Nikon D4s Vlogging highlights
33
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (150 grams)
28
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Nikon S6400 vs Nikon D4s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6400 and Nikon D4s
 Nikon Coolpix S6400Nikon D4s
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S6400 Nikon D4s
Class Ultracompact Pro DSLR
Revealed 2012-08-22 2014-02-24
Physical type Ultracompact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Expeed 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 5:4 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3280
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max boosted ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD monitor TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto FP high-speed sync, front-curtain, rear-curtain, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 1350 grams (2.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 89
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 3074
Other
Battery life 160 shots 3020 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL18a
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC CompactFlash, XQD
Card slots One 2
Retail price $500 $6,498