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Nikon D4s vs Nikon D5

Portability
50
Imaging
64
Features
84
Overall
72
Nikon D4s front
 
Nikon D5 front
Portability
50
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Nikon D4s vs Nikon D5 Key Specs

Nikon D4s
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1350g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D4
  • Renewed by Nikon D5
Nikon D5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1415g - 160 x 158.5 x 92mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Old Model is Nikon D4s
  • Replacement is Nikon D6
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Nikon D4s vs Nikon D5 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Nikon D4s vs Nikon D5, both Pro DSLR cameras and both are built by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D4s (16MP) and D5 (21MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The D4s was introduced 22 months prior to the D5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the D4s grades versus the D5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Nikon D5

 D4s D5 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5 over the Nikon D4s

 D5 D4s 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016February 2014More modern by 22 months
Screen resolution2359k921kClearer screen (+1438k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D4s and Nikon D5

 D4s D5 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3.2"3.2"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon D4s vs Nikon D5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D4s has got physical measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 1350 grams (2.98 lbs) and the Nikon D5 has proportions of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the D4s versus the D5.

Nikon D4s vs Nikon D5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D4s and D5 is 50 and 50 respectively.

Nikon D4s vs Nikon D5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D4s vs Nikon D5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D4s and D5.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon D5 to provide greater detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D4s will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D4s vs Nikon D5 sensor size comparison

Nikon D4s vs Nikon D5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D4s vs Nikon D5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D4s Portrait photography info
Nikon D5 Portrait photography info
78
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
82
has manual focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D4s Street photography factors
Nikon D5 Street photography factors
58
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
60
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
very good ISO range (102,400)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D4s Sports photography info
Nikon D5 Sports photography info
75
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery pack (3,020 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (21MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery power (3,780 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D4s Travel photography details
Nikon D5 Travel photography details
62
great battery pack (3,020 CIPA)
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
good battery power (3,780 per charge)
weather proof
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D4s Landscape photography information
Nikon D5 Landscape photography information
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery pack (3,020 per charge)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery power (3,780 shots)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D4s as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D5 as a Vlogging camera
28
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
30
has touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D4s vs Nikon D5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D4s and Nikon D5
 Nikon D4sNikon D5
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D4s Nikon D5
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2014-02-24 2016-01-05
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 4 Expeed 5
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 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
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3280 5588 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 25600 102400
Maximum boosted ISO 409600 3280000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 51 153
Cross type focus points 15 99
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 2,359k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.72x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto FP high-speed sync, front-curtain, rear-curtain, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
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 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1350g (2.98 lb) 1415g (3.12 lb)
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 All around rating 89 88
DXO Color Depth rating 24.4 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 12.3
DXO Low light rating 3074 2434
Other
Battery life 3020 shots 3780 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL18a 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
Type of storage CompactFlash, XQD Dual CompactFlash or dual XQD
Storage slots Dual Dual
Pricing at launch $6,498 $6,500