Nikon D4s vs Nikon D500

Here is a complete assessment of the Nikon D4s vs Nikon D500, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are created by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the D4s (16MP) and D500 (21MP) and the D4s (Full frame) and D500 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The D4s was brought out 22 months before the D500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D4s being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon D500 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the D4s grades versus the D500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D4s and Nikon D500. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D4s Gallery and Nikon D500 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D4s comes with exterior dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 1350 grams (2.98 lbs) and the Nikon D500 has measurements of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D4s vs Nikon D500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the D4s vs the D500.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D4s and D500 is 50 and 56 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D4s and D500.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D4s due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon D500 will provide you with more detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older D4s will be behind with regard to sensor technology.