Nikon D4 vs Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D4 Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
      BrandNikonFujifilm
      ModelD4FinePix HS20 EXR
      Predecessor ModelNikon D3S
      Successor ModelNikon D4s Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      MSRPUS: $5999.95, UK: £4799.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D4 Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
      Sensor TypeCMOSEXR-CMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2-inch
      Sensor Dimensions36.0 x 23.9 mm6.4 x 4.8 mm
      Total Pixels16.6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.2 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,800100 - 12,800
      Photo Nikon D4 Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
      ProcessorEXPEED 3EXR
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32804608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4096 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 10644608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 1840, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 1536, 1920 x 1080
      Image Aspect Ratios5:4, 3:24:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      On
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 to 5 frames using preset values for all frames
      Focus Nikon D4 Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range-2 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points51
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points150
      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 D4 Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 720 mm
      Optical Zoom30x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.6
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D4 Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD with brightness controlTFT color LCD monitor
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D4 Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%97%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      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 D4 Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps8.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D4 Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      High Speed Sync
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range3.20 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-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 SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor are available with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, 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 Shoe, PC Terminal, WirelessShoe Mount
      Exposure Nikon D4 Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV increments) at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with the center of the sub-selector
      DXO Nikon D4 Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
      DxO Low Light ISO2965
      DxO Color Depth24.7
      DxO Dynamic Range13.1
      DxO Overall Score89
      Video Nikon D4 Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D4 Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D4 Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WT-5 or WT-5A transmitters
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via ten-pin remote terminal
      Environmental Nikon D4 Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D4 Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
      Dimensions160 x 157 x 91 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.58")131 x 91 x 126 mm (5.16 x 3.58 x 4.96")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz)730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon D4 Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
      Battery PackEN-EL184 x AA
      Battery Life2600 shots
      Internal Storage20 MB
      External StorageDual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA) or XQDSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D4 Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
      Self Timer 2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 secondsYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Illuminated Buttons
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)


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