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Nikon D4s vs Nikon D850

Portability
50
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71
Nikon D4s front
 
Nikon D850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
77
Features
87
Overall
81

Nikon D4s vs Nikon D850 Key Specs

Nikon D4s
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1350g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon D4
  • Refreshed by Nikon D5
Nikon D850
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
  • Announced August 2017
  • Superseded the Nikon D810
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Nikon D4s vs Nikon D850 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Nikon D4s and Nikon D850, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are produced by Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the D4s (16MP) and D850 (46MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The D4s was released 4 years earlier than the D850 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D4s being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon D850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D4s scores versus the D850 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Nikon D850

 D4s D850 

Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Nikon D4s

 D850 D4s 
AnnouncedAugust 2017February 2014Fresher by 42 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution2359k921kClearer display (+1438k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D4s and Nikon D850

 D4s D850 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon D4s vs Nikon D850 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D4s has exterior dimensions 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 D850 has specifications of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs).

Check the Nikon D4s and Nikon D850 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the D4s and the D850.

Nikon D4s vs Nikon D850 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D4s and D850 is 50 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D4s vs Nikon D850 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D4s vs Nikon D850 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D4s and D850.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon D850 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older D4s is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D4s vs Nikon D850 sensor size comparison

Nikon D4s vs Nikon D850 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D4s vs Nikon D850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D4s
Portrait photography with Nikon D850
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
86
has manual focus
amazing megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D4s Street photography details
Nikon D850 Street photography details
58
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
66
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (1,015 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D4s
Sports photography with Nikon D850
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery (3,020 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
amazing megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery life (1,840 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D4s as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D850 as a Travel photography camera
62
good battery (3,020 CIPA)
weather proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
65
great battery life (1,840 per charge)
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
amazing megapixels (46MP)
heavier than competition in class (1,015 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D4s as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D850 as a Landscape photography camera
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
good battery (3,020 shots)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
amazing megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
great battery life (1,840 per charge)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D4s Vlogging details
Nikon D850 Vlogging details
28
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
29
touch screen
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (1,015 grams)
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Nikon D4s vs Nikon D850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D4s and Nikon D850
 Nikon D4sNikon D850
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D4s Nikon D850
Class Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2014-02-24 2017-08-24
Body design Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 4 Expeed 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 860.4mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3280 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 409600 102400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 51 153
Cross focus points 15 99
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.75x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto FP high-speed sync, front-curtain, rear-curtain, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1350 grams (2.98 lbs) 1015 grams (2.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 89 100
DXO Color Depth score 24.4 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 14.8
DXO Low light score 3074 2660
Other
Battery life 3020 photos 1840 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL18a EN-EL15a
Self timer Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media CompactFlash, XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD
Storage slots 2 2
Retail pricing $6,498 $2,997