Nikon S6400 vs Nikon D4s
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Nikon S6400 vs Nikon D4s Key Specs
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- 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
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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.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Nikon S6400 vs Nikon D4s Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6400 and Nikon D4s. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6400 Gallery and Nikon D4s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Nikon D4s
S6400 | D4s | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Nikon S6400
D4s | S6400 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | August 2012 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Nikon D4s
S6400 | D4s | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Look at the Nikon S6400 versus Nikon D4s in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S6400 and D4s is 94 and 50 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S6400 vs Nikon D4s Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6400 | Nikon D4s | |
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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 |