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Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D4s

Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Nikon D2Xs front
 
Nikon D4s front
Portability
50
Imaging
64
Features
84
Overall
72

Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D4s Key Specs

Nikon D2Xs
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Released June 2006
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D2X
  • Replacement is Nikon D3X
Nikon D4s
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1350g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon D4
  • Refreshed by Nikon D5
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2Xs over the Nikon D4s

 D2Xs D4s 

Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Nikon D2Xs

 D4s D2Xs 
RevealedFebruary 2014June 2006Newer by 94 months
Screen size3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution921k235kClearer screen (+686k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D2Xs and Nikon D4s

 D2Xs D4s 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D4s size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D2Xs and D4s is 51 and 50 respectively.

Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D4s top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D4s sensor size comparison

Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D4s Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D4s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Portrait photography information
Nikon D4s Portrait photography information
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
78
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Street photography highlights
Nikon D4s Street photography highlights
50
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
58
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Sports photography information
Nikon D4s Sports photography information
53
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (3,020 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Travel photography information
Nikon D4s Travel photography information
43
weather proof
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
62
great battery pack (3,020 per charge)
environment proof
MP count decent (16MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D2Xs
Landscape photography with Nikon D4s
50
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery pack (3,020 per charge)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Vlogging details
Nikon D4s Vlogging details
9
no video
28
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic port
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D4s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2Xs and Nikon D4s
 Nikon D2XsNikon D4s
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