Nikon D4s vs Pentax 645D

Its time to look closer at the Nikon D4s vs Pentax 645D, both Pro DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the D4s (16MP) and 645D (40MP) and the D4s (Full frame) and 645D (Medium format) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D4s was brought out 4 years later than the 645D and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the D4s matches up vs the 645D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D4s & Pentax 645D. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D4s Gallery & Pentax 645D Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D4s has physical measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1350 grams (2.98 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645D has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the D4s versus the 645D.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D4s and 645D is 50 and 50 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D4s and 645D.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D4s featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Pentax 645D will show greater detail having its extra 24MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent D4s is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.