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Nikon D2X vs Nikon D4s

Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Nikon D2X front
 
Nikon D4s front
Portability
50
Imaging
64
Features
84
Overall
72

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D4s Key Specs

Nikon D2X
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Revealed June 2005
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D1X
  • Successor is Nikon D2Xs
Nikon D4s
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1350g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon D4
  • Successor is Nikon D5
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Nikon D2X vs Nikon D4s Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon D2X versus Nikon D4s, both Pro DSLR cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the D2X (12MP) and D4s (16MP) and the D2X (APS-C) and D4s (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The D2X was announced 9 years earlier than the D4s and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the D2X scores against the D4s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2X over the Nikon D4s

 D2X D4s 

Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Nikon D2X

 D4s D2X 
RevealedFebruary 2014June 2005Fresher by 106 months
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution921k235kSharper display (+686k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D2X and Nikon D4s

 D2X D4s 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D4s Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D2X has outer measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst the Nikon D4s has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the D2X vs the D4s.

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D4s size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D2X and D4s is 51 and 50 respectively.

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D4s top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D4s Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D2X and D4s.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D2X using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Nikon D4s will provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older D2X will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D4s sensor size comparison

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D4s Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2X vs Nikon D4s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D2X
Portrait photography with Nikon D4s
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (12MP)
78
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2X Street photography features
Nikon D4s Street photography features
50
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
58
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2X as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D4s as a Sports photography camera
53
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery power (3,020 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2X Travel photography advice
Nikon D4s Travel photography advice
43
environment sealing
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
62
good battery power (3,020 per charge)
weather proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2X Landscape photography features
Nikon D4s Landscape photography features
50
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery power (3,020 CIPA)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D2X
Vlogging with Nikon D4s
9
no video shooting
28
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon D2X vs Nikon D4s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2X and Nikon D4s
 Nikon D2XNikon D4s
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D2X Nikon D4s
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2005-06-01 2014-02-24
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 4
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 4928 x 3280
Maximum native ISO 800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 409600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3.2"
Display resolution 235 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto FP high-speed sync, front-curtain, rear-curtain, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1200 grams (2.65 pounds) 1350 grams (2.98 pounds)
Physical 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 All around rating 59 89
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 13.3
DXO Low light rating 476 3074
Other
Battery life - 3020 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL18a
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
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) CompactFlash, XQD
Card slots 1 2
Retail pricing $5,000 $6,498