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Nikon D4s vs Olympus E-1

Portability
50
Imaging
64
Features
84
Overall
72
Nikon D4s front
 
Olympus E-1 front
Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon D4s vs Olympus E-1 Key Specs

Nikon D4s
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1350g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon D4
  • New Model is Nikon D5
Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2003
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-3
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Nikon D4s vs Olympus E-1 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon D4s versus Olympus E-1, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the D4s (16MP) and E-1 (5MP) and the D4s (Full frame) and E-1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The D4s was launched 10 years later than the E-1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the D4s matches up versus the E-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Olympus E-1

 D4s E-1 
LaunchedFebruary 2014November 2003More recent by 125 months
Display dimension3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution921k134kSharper display (+787k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Nikon D4s

 E-1 D4s 

Common features in the Nikon D4s and Olympus E-1

 D4s E-1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon D4s vs Olympus E-1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D4s has physical measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 1350 grams (2.98 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-1 has sizing of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the D4s vs the E-1.

Nikon D4s vs Olympus E-1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D4s and E-1 is 50 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D4s vs Olympus E-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D4s vs Olympus E-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D4s and E-1.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D4s due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon D4s will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent D4s is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D4s vs Olympus E-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon D4s vs Olympus E-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D4s vs Olympus E-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D4s Portrait photography features
Olympus E-1 Portrait photography features
78
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
46
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D4s as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-1 as a Street photography camera
58
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
57
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than average (735 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D4s as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-1 as a Sports photography camera
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery life (3,020 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D4s Travel photography factors
Olympus E-1 Travel photography factors
62
great battery life (3,020 per charge)
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
47
lighter than average (735 grams)
weather proofing
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (5MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D4s Landscape photography information
Olympus E-1 Landscape photography information
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
great battery life (3,020 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
46
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is small (1.8 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D4s
Vlogging with Olympus E-1
28
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Nikon D4s vs Olympus E-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D4s and Olympus E-1
 Nikon D4sOlympus E-1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon D4s Olympus E-1
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2014-02-24 2003-11-29
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 860.4mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 4:3
Peak resolution 4928 x 3280 2560 x 1920
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 409600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 51 3
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 309 45
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 1.8"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 134 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.48x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto FP high-speed sync, front-curtain, rear-curtain, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1350g (2.98 lbs) 735g (1.62 lbs)
Dimensions 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3074 not tested
Other
Battery life 3020 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL18a -
Self timer Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CompactFlash, XQD Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Two Single
Retail price $6,498 $1,700