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Nikon D2X vs Nikon D4

Portability
51
Imaging
49
Features
40
Overall
45
Nikon D2X front
 
Nikon D4 front
Portability
50
Imaging
62
Features
81
Overall
69

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D4 Key Specs

Nikon D2X
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Launched June 2005
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D1X
  • New Model is Nikon D2Xs
Nikon D4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1340g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon D3S
  • Replacement is Nikon D4s
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Nikon D2X vs Nikon D4 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon D2X and Nikon D4, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and both are created by Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the D2X (12MP) and D4 (16MP) and the D2X (APS-C) and D4 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D2X was unveiled 7 years earlier than the D4 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the D2X grades against the D4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2X over the Nikon D4

 D2X D4 

Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Nikon D2X

 D4 D2X 
RevealedJanuary 2012June 2005Newer by 80 months
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution921k235kClearer screen (+686k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D2X and Nikon D4

 D2X D4 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D2X provides external dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) while the Nikon D4 has dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D2X and Nikon D4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the D2X compared to the D4.

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D2X and D4 is 51 and 50 respectively.

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D2X and D4.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D2X having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon D4 will give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged D2X is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D4 sensor size comparison

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2X Portrait photography advice
Nikon D4 Portrait photography advice
53
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D2X
Street photography with Nikon D4
50
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
56
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D2X
Sports photography with Nikon D4
53
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2X Travel photography advice
Nikon D4 Travel photography advice
43
environment proofing
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
59
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2X Landscape photography advice
Nikon D4 Landscape photography advice
49
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
max ISO too low (800)
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2X as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D4 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
26
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon D2X vs Nikon D4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2X and Nikon D4
 Nikon D2XNikon D4
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D2X Nikon D4
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2005-06-01 2012-01-06
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 4928 x 3280
Highest native ISO 800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 235k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD with brightness control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) 1340 grams (2.95 lbs)
Dimensions 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 59 89
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 24.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 13.1
DXO Low light rating 476 2965
Other
Battery life - 2600 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL18
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) CompactFlash, XQD
Card slots One Dual
Retail price $5,000 $4,500