| General | Nikon D1X | Nikon D4s |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model | D1X | D4s |
| Predecessor Model | Nikon D1 | Nikon D4 |
| Successor Model | Nikon D2X | Nikon D5 |
| MSRP | US: $6499.95, UK: £5,199.99 | |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Nikon D1X | Nikon D4s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Format | DX | FX |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | Full Frame |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.7 x 15.6 mm | 36.0 x 23.9 mm |
| Total Pixels | 6 Megapixel | 16.6 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 5.3 Megapixel | 16.2 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 125 - 800 | 100 - 25,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 50 - 409,600 |
| Photo | Nikon D1X | Nikon D4s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | EXPEED 4 | |
| Max Image Resolution | 3008 x 1960 | 4928 x 3280 |
| Other Resolutions | 2000 x 1312 | 4096 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 Ratios | 3:2 | 5:4, 3:2 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal, Basic | Fine, normal, basic |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing | 2-9 exposures in 1, 2, or 3EV increments | |
| Active D-Lighting | Can be selected from: Auto Extra High 2 Extra High 1 High Normal Low Off | |
| Active D-Lighting Bracketing | 2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 to 5 frames using preset values for all frames |
| Focus | Nikon D1X | Nikon D4s |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | |
| AF Detection Range | -2 to +19 EV | |
| Number of Focus Points | 51 | |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 15 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Focusing Screen | B-type BriteView Clear Matte Screen III; Interchangeable with Optional E-type Screen with Grid Lines | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed) |
| Optics | Nikon D1X | Nikon D4s |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | 1x |
| Image Stabilization | ||
| Digital Image Stabilization | ||
| Reflex Mirror | Instant-return type | Quick-return type |
| Screen | Nikon D1X | Nikon D4s |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 2.0" | 3.2" |
| Screen Resolution | 130k dot | 921k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Nikon D1X | Nikon D4s |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 96% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.80x | 0.70x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.53x | 0.70x |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 18 mm | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -3 to +1 | |
| Depth-of-field preview | When 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 D1X | Nikon D4s |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Charge-coupled electronic and mechanical | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/16000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 3.0 fps | 11.0 fps |
| Mirror Lock Up |
| Flash | Nikon D1X | Nikon D4s |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Front curtain Rear curtain Red-Eye Slow Red-Eye Slow | Auto FP high-speed sync front-curtain rear-curtain redeye reduction redeye reduction w/slow sync slow rear-curtain sync off |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/500 sec | 1/250 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps) | |
| Flash Bracketing | 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | SB-24: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash SB-27: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain SB-29s: Manual, Rear Curtain SB-50DX: D-TTL, Manual, Rear Curtain SB-80DX: D-TTL, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction SB-400: n/a, Not usable. No i-TTL function with these cameras, no custom setting option to control Manual output. SB-600: D-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF Assist for multi area AF, Auto Zoom, Rear Curtain SB-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-eye Reduction, AF, Zoom SB-900: Non CLS cameras: D-TTL, Non-TTL Auto Flash, Distance Priority Manual Flash, M, RPT, SU-4 type optical trigger SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Rear Curtain, Slow Sync, AF, Manual SB-R1, SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: No built in flash | TTL: 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 Connection | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal |
| Exposure | Nikon D1X | Nikon D4s |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/2 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 Lock | Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button | Luminosity locked at detected value with the center of the sub-selector |
| DXO | Nikon D1X | Nikon D4s |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 3074 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 24.4 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 13.3 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 89 |
| Video | Nikon D1X | Nikon D4s |
|---|---|---|
| Movie File Format | MOV | |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Nikon D1X | Nikon D4s |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | |
| HDMI Output | Mini | |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Nikon D1X | Nikon D4s |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | via optioanal WT-5A or WT-4A transmitters | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | wired or wireless |
| Environmental | Nikon D1X | Nikon D4s |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C | |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 85% |
| Physical | Nikon D1X | Nikon D4s |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 157 x 153 x 85 mm (6.18 x 6.02 x 3.35") | 160 x 157 x 91 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.58") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz) | 1350 g (2.98 lb / 47.62 oz) |
| Power and Storage | Nikon D1X | Nikon D4s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | EN-EL18a | |
| Battery Life | 3020 shots | |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive | Dual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA) or XQD |
| Other | Nikon D1X | Nikon D4s |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 to 20 sec | 2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
| Illuminated Buttons | ||
| Electronic Level Gauge | ||
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System | Image sensor cleaning Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required) |
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