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Nikon D4 vs Nikon D5

Portability
50
Imaging
62
Features
81
Overall
69
Nikon D4 front
 
Nikon D5 front
Portability
50
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Nikon D4 vs Nikon D5 Key Specs

Nikon D4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1340g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D3S
  • Replacement is Nikon D4s
Nikon D5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1415g - 160 x 158.5 x 92mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Old Model is Nikon D4s
  • Successor is Nikon D6
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Nikon D4 vs Nikon D5 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon D4 vs Nikon D5, both Pro DSLR cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the D4 (16MP) and D5 (21MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The D4 was brought out 5 years prior to the D5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the D4 scores against the D5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Nikon D5

 D4 D5 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5 over the Nikon D4

 D5 D4 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2012More modern by 48 months
Display resolution2359k921kCrisper display (+1438k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D4 and Nikon D5

 D4 D5 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon D4 vs Nikon D5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D4 comes with outer 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) whilst the Nikon D5 has sizing of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the D4 against the D5.

Nikon D4 vs Nikon D5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D4 and D5 is 50 and 50 respectively.

Nikon D4 vs Nikon D5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D4 vs Nikon D5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D4 and D5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon D5 to show greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged D4 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon D4 vs Nikon D5 sensor size comparison

Nikon D4 vs Nikon D5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D4 vs Nikon D5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D4 Portrait photography details
Nikon D5 Portrait photography details
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
82
you can focus manually
MP count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D4 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D5 as a Street photography camera
56
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
good ISO range (102,400)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D4 Sports photography information
Nikon D5 Sports photography information
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (21MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery pack (3,780 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D4 Travel photography details
Nikon D5 Travel photography details
59
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
great battery pack (3,780 CIPA)
environment proofing
MP count good (21 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D4 Landscape photography factors
Nikon D5 Landscape photography factors
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
MP count good (21MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery pack (3,780 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D4 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D5 as a Vlogging camera
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
30
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D4 vs Nikon D5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D4 and Nikon D5
 Nikon D4Nikon D5
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D4 Nikon D5
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2012-01-06 2016-01-05
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 3 Expeed 5
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 860.4mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 21MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4928 x 3280 5588 x 3712
Max native ISO 12800 102400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 3280000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 51 153
Cross type focus points 15 99
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Number of 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 921 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD with brightness control -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.72x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1340 gr (2.95 lbs) 1415 gr (3.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") 160 x 158.5 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 89 88
DXO Color Depth rating 24.7 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 12.3
DXO Low light rating 2965 2434
Other
Battery life 2600 pictures 3780 pictures
Battery format 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, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media CompactFlash, XQD Dual CompactFlash or dual XQD
Storage slots Dual Dual
Retail cost $4,500 $6,500