Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D4s
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Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D4s Key Specs
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Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D4s Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D4s, both Pro DSLR cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the D2Xs (12MP) and D4s (16MP) and the D2Xs (APS-C) and D4s (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe D2Xs was announced 8 years earlier than the D4s which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D2Xs matches up against the D4s for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D4s Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D2Xs & Nikon D4s. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D2Xs Gallery & Nikon D4s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D2Xs over the Nikon D4s
D2Xs | D4s |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Nikon D2Xs
D4s | D2Xs | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | June 2006 | Newer by 94 months | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 235k | Clearer screen (+686k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D2Xs and Nikon D4s
D2Xs | D4s | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D4s Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D2Xs has external measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) while the Nikon D4s has measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 1350 grams (2.98 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D4s in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the D2Xs versus the D4s.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D2Xs and D4s is 51 and 50 respectively.
Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D4s Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D2Xs and D4s.
As you can see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D2Xs using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Nikon D4s will show more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged D2Xs will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D4s Specifications
Nikon D2Xs | Nikon D4s | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon D2Xs | Nikon D4s |
Category | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Released | 2006-06-01 | 2014-02-24 |
Body design | Large SLR | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
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 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4928 x 3280 |
Max native ISO | 800 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | 409600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection 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 | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3.2" |
Screen resolution | 235k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
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) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1200 grams (2.65 lb) | 1350 grams (2.98 lb) |
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 Overall rating | 59 | 89 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.2 | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 489 | 3074 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 3020 images |
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 shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | CompactFlash, XQD |
Storage slots | Single | Dual |
Launch price | $3,999 | $6,498 |