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Nikon D4 vs Nikon D4s

Portability
50
Imaging
62
Features
81
Overall
69
Nikon D4 front
 
Nikon D4s front
Portability
50
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71

Nikon D4 vs Nikon D4s Key Specs

Nikon D4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1340g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D3S
  • Successor is Nikon D4s
Nikon D4s
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1350g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon D4
  • Updated by Nikon D5
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Nikon D4 vs Nikon D4s Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon D4 versus Nikon D4s, both Pro DSLR cameras and both are sold by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D4 (16MP) and the D4s (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

Photography Glossary

The D4 was launched 3 years before the D4s which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the D4 grades versus the D4s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Nikon D4s

 D4 D4s 

Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Nikon D4

 D4s D4 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2012Newer by 26 months

Common features in the Nikon D4 and Nikon D4s

 D4 D4s 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3.2"3.2"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution921k921kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon D4 vs Nikon D4s Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D4 features external measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) and 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the D4 against the D4s.

Nikon D4 vs Nikon D4s size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D4 and D4s is 50 and 50 respectively.

Nikon D4 vs Nikon D4s top view buttons comparison

Nikon D4 vs Nikon D4s Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D4 and D4s.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged D4 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon D4 vs Nikon D4s sensor size comparison

Nikon D4 vs Nikon D4s Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D4 vs Nikon D4s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D4 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D4s as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D4 Street photography highlights
Nikon D4s Street photography highlights
56
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
58
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D4 Sports photography advice
Nikon D4s Sports photography advice
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
decent MP (16MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (3,020 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D4 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D4s as a Travel photography camera
59
weather proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
62
better than average battery power (3,020 shots)
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D4 Landscape photography info
Nikon D4s Landscape photography info
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery power (3,020 per charge)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D4 Vlogging highlights
Nikon D4s Vlogging highlights
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
28
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D4 vs Nikon D4s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D4 and Nikon D4s
 Nikon D4Nikon D4s
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D4 Nikon D4s
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2012-01-06 2014-02-24
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 23.9mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 860.4mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4928 x 3280 4928 x 3280
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 51 51
Cross type focus points 15 15
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD with brightness control TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync Auto FP high-speed sync, front-curtain, rear-curtain, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1340g (2.95 pounds) 1350g (2.98 pounds)
Dimensions 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 89 89
DXO Color Depth rating 24.7 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 13.3
DXO Low light rating 2965 3074
Other
Battery life 2600 photographs 3020 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL18 EN-EL18a
Self timer Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds) Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media CompactFlash, XQD CompactFlash, XQD
Storage slots Dual Dual
Price at launch $4,500 $6,498