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Nikon D4 vs Nikon Df

Portability
50
Imaging
61
Features
81
Overall
69
Nikon D4 front
 
Nikon Df front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Nikon D4 vs Nikon Df Key Specs

Nikon D4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1340g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon D3S
  • Newer Model is Nikon D4s
Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Launched December 2013
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Nikon D4 vs Nikon Df Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon D4 versus Nikon Df, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both designed by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D4 (16MP) and the Df (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The D4 was introduced 23 months prior to the Df making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D4 being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon Df being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the D4 scores against the Df in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Nikon Df

 D4 Df 

Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Nikon D4

 Df D4 
LaunchedDecember 2013January 2012More recent by 23 months

Common features in the Nikon D4 and Nikon Df

 D4 Df 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3.2"3.2"Identical display sizing
Display resolution921k921kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon D4 vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D4 features outer dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) while the Nikon Df has dimensions of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D4 versus Nikon Df in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the D4 against the Df.

Nikon D4 vs Nikon Df size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D4 and Df is 50 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D4 vs Nikon Df top view buttons comparison

Nikon D4 vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D4 and Df.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older D4 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D4 vs Nikon Df sensor size comparison

Nikon D4 vs Nikon Df Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D4 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon Df Portrait photography highlights
76
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D4
Street photography with Nikon Df
55
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D4 Sports photography factors
Nikon Df Sports photography factors
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
69
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (1,400 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D4 Travel photography features
Nikon Df Travel photography features
58
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
display is not selfie friendly
60
better than average battery power (1,400 shots)
weather proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D4 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Df Landscape photography highlights
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
no image stabilization
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery power (1,400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D4 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Df as a Vlogging camera
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
no video
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Nikon D4 vs Nikon Df Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D4 and Nikon Df
 Nikon D4Nikon Df
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D4 Nikon Df
Category Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-01-06 2013-12-20
Body design Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 23.9mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 860.4mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4928 x 3280 4928 x 3280
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 204800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 51 39
Cross focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of display 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD with brightness control TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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 sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction,
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1340 gr (2.95 lbs) 760 gr (1.68 lbs)
Dimensions 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 89 89
DXO Color Depth score 24.7 24.6
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 13.1
DXO Low light score 2965 3279
Other
Battery life 2600 shots 1400 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL18 EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
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 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CompactFlash, XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail price $4,500 $2,747