Nikon D4s vs Nikon D850
50 Imaging
63 Features
84 Overall
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54 Imaging
77 Features
87 Overall
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Nikon D4s vs Nikon D850 Key Specs
(Full Review)
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- 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- Superseded the Nikon D810

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).

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.

Nikon D4s vs Nikon D850 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D4s & Nikon D850. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D4s Gallery & Nikon D850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Nikon D850
D4s | D850 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Nikon D4s
D850 | D4s | |||
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Announced | August 2017 | ![]() | February 2014 | Fresher by 42 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 2359k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+1438k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon D4s and Nikon D850
D4s | D850 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon D4s vs Nikon D850 Specifications
Nikon D4s | Nikon D850 | |
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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 |