Nikon 1 V3 vs Nikon D4s

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      Specifications

      General Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D4s
      BrandNikonNikon
      Model1 V3D4s
      Predecessor ModelNikon 1 V2 Nikon D4
      Successor ModelNikon D5
      MSRP£799.99/ €949 with 10-30mm PD, £1049.99/$1199/€1249 with 10-30 PD-Zoom lens, EVF & gripUS: $6499.95, UK: £5,199.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D4s
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatCXFX
      Sensor Size1-inchFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm36.0 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels16.6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.4 Megapixel16.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range160 - 12,800100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 409,600
      Photo Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D4s
      ProcessorEXPEED 4AEXPEED 4
      Max Image Resolution5232 x 34884928 x 3280
      Other Resolutions3920 x 2616, 2608 x 17444096 x 2720, 4096 x 3280, 3696 x 2456, 3200 x 2128, 3072 x 2456, 3072 x 2040, 2464 x 1640, 2400 x 1592, 2048 x 1360, 2048 x 1640, 1600 x 1064
      Image Aspect Ratios3:25:4, 3:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing2-9 exposures in 1, 2, or 3EV increments
      Active D-LightingOn
      Off
      Can be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High 2
      Extra High 1
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 to 5 frames using preset values for all frames
      Focus Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D4s
      Focusing SystemHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
      AF-assist illuminator
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points17151
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points015
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D4s
      Lens MountNikon 1Nikon F
      Crop Factor2.7x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D4s
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCDTFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,037k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D4s
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint18 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Eye SensorCamera switches to viewfinder display when it detects that viewfinder is in use
      Depth-of-field previewWhen Pv button is pressed, lens aperture is stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (P and S modes)
      Shutter Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D4s
      Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane mechanical, electronicElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting60.0 fps11.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D4s
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFill-flash
      Fill-flash with slow sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Rear curtain sync
      Rear curtain with slow sync
      Off
      Auto FP high-speed sync
      front-curtain
      rear-curtain
      redeye reduction
      redeye reduction w/slow sync
      slow rear-curtain sync
      off
      Flash Range5.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL flash control using image sensor availableTTL: i-TTL flash control using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor are available with SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, SB-300 or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D4s
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L buttonLuminosity locked at detected value with the center of the sub-selector
      DXO Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D4s
      DxO Low Light ISO3843074
      DxO Color Depth20.824.4
      DxO Dynamic Range10.713.3
      DxO Overall Score5289
      Video Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D4s
      Movie File FormatMOVMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D4s
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D4s
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optioanal WT-5A or WT-4A transmitters
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control wireless wired or wireless
      Environmental Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D4s
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D4s
      Dimensions111 x 65 x 33 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.3")160 x 157 x 91 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.58")
      Weight (inc. batteries)381 g (0.84 lb / 13.44 oz)1350 g (2.98 lb / 47.62 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.6 x 6.2 x 4.8"
      Package Weight2.45 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D4s
      Battery PackEN-EL20aEN-EL18a
      Battery Life310 shots3020 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: MicroSD/SDHC/SDXCDual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA) or XQD
      Other Nikon 1 V3 Nikon D4s
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs 2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Illuminated Buttons
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaningImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)


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