Nikon D4s vs Nikon D780

Below is a extended analysis of the Nikon D4s and Nikon D780, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both produced by Nikon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the D4s (16MP) and D780 (25MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The D4s was launched 6 years earlier than the D780 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D4s being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon D780 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D4s scores vs the D780 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D4s and Nikon D780. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D4s Gallery and Nikon D780 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D4s features physical measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 1350 grams (2.98 lbs) while the Nikon D780 has sizing of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D4s and Nikon D780 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the D4s versus the D780.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D4s and D780 is 50 and 57 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D4s and D780.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon D780 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older D4s is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.