Nikon D4 vs Nikon Df
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Nikon D4 vs Nikon Df Key Specs
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- 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

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).

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.

Nikon D4 vs Nikon Df Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D4 & Nikon Df. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D4 Gallery & Nikon Df Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Nikon Df
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Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Nikon D4
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Launched | December 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 23 months |
Common features in the Nikon D4 and Nikon Df
D4 | Df | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.2" | Identical display sizing |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | The 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.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon D4 vs Nikon Df Specifications
Nikon D4 | Nikon Df | |
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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 |