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Nikon D4s vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
50
Imaging
62
Features
84
Overall
70
Nikon D4s front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Nikon D4s vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Nikon D4s
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1350g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon D4
  • Renewed by Nikon D5
Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Revealed June 2007
  • Old Model is Pentax K100D
  • Renewed by Pentax K200D
Photography Glossary

Nikon D4s vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon D4s vs Pentax K100D S, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the D4s (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the D4s (Full frame) and K100D S (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The D4s was introduced 6 years after the K100D S which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D4s being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the D4s scores against the K100D S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Pentax K100D S

 D4s K100D S 
RevealedFebruary 2014June 2007More modern by 82 months
Screen size3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution921k210kCrisper screen (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Nikon D4s

 K100D S D4s 

Common features in the Nikon D4s and Pentax K100D S

 D4s K100D S 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon D4s vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D4s offers outer 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 Pentax K100D S has specifications of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D4s vs Pentax K100D S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the D4s compared to the K100D S.

Nikon D4s vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D4s and K100D S is 50 and 65 respectively.

Nikon D4s vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Nikon D4s vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D4s and K100D S.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D4s with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon D4s will offer more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent D4s is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon D4s vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Nikon D4s vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D4s vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D4s Portrait photography factors
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography factors
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D4s Street photography highlights
Pentax K100D S Street photography highlights
58
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D4s as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Sports photography camera
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
good battery power (3,020 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D4s
Travel photography with Pentax K100D S
62
good battery power (3,020 per charge)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
44
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D4s as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Landscape photography camera
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery power (3,020 shots)
two card slots
no image stabilization
51
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D4s as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K100D S as a Vlogging camera
28
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
no video
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Nikon D4s vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D4s and Pentax K100D S
 Nikon D4sPentax K100D Super
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D4s Pentax K100D Super
Type Pro DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2014-02-24 2007-06-28
Physical type Large SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 860.4mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 4928 x 3280 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 409600 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 51 11
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 2.5"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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 Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1350 grams (2.98 lb) 646 grams (1.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 3074 not tested
Other
Battery life 3020 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL18a 4 x AA
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 feature
Type of storage CompactFlash, XQD SD/SDHC card
Card slots 2 1
Cost at release $6,498 $520