Nikon D4 vs Nikon D2Hs

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D4 Nikon D2Hs
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD4D2Hs
      Predecessor ModelNikon D3S Nikon D2H
      Successor ModelNikon D4s
      MSRPUS: $5999.95, UK: £4799.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D4 Nikon D2Hs
      Sensor TypeCMOSJFET
      Sensor FormatFXDX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions36.0 x 23.9 mm23.7 x 15.5 mm
      Total Pixels16.6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.2 Megapixel4.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800200 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,800
      Photo Nikon D4 Nikon D2Hs
      ProcessorEXPEED 3
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32802464 x 1632
      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 10641840 x 1224
      Image Aspect Ratios5:4, 3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
      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 Nikon D2Hs
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      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 Points15
      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)Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D4 Nikon D2Hs
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeInstant-return type
      Screen Nikon D4 Nikon D2Hs
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD with brightness control
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"2.5"
      Screen Resolution921k dot235k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D4 Nikon D2Hs
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.86x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.57x
      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 Nikon D2Hs
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeCharge-coupled electronic and mechanical
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps8.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D4 Nikon D2Hs
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      High Speed Sync      		Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 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 meteringSB-26: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-27: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-28: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-28DX: D-TTL, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-80DX: D-TTL, Auto Aperture(AA), Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: i-TTL, AA camera option, no Manual output option
      SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF Assist for multi area AF, Auto Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Non-TTL Auto (A), GN, Manual, Rear Curtain, RPT, Red-Eye Reduction, FV Lock, AF Assist for multi-area AF, Zoom
      SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
      SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: No built in flash
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, M, AutoFP High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal, Wireless
      Exposure Nikon D4 Nikon D2Hs
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with the center of the sub-selectorDetected exposure value locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button.
      Focus Lock :Focus is locked by pressing AE/AF Lock button or lightly pressing shutter release button in [S]AF.
      Focus Area:Selectable from 11 focus areas.
      AF Area Mode:1) Single Area AF, 2) Dynamic AF with Focus Tracking and Lock-on (TM), 3) Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF, 4) Group Dynamic AF.
      Focusing Screen:B-type BrightView Clear Matte Screen III; Interchangeable with optional E-type finder screen with grid.
      DXO Nikon D4 Nikon D2Hs
      DxO Low Light ISO2965
      DxO Color Depth24.7
      DxO Dynamic Range13.1
      DxO Overall Score89
      Video Nikon D4 Nikon D2Hs
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D4 Nikon D2Hs
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D4 Nikon D2Hs
      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 Nikon D2Hs
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D4 Nikon D2Hs
      Dimensions160 x 157 x 91 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.58")158 x 150 x 86 mm (6.22 x 5.91 x 3.39")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz)1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon D4 Nikon D2Hs
      Battery PackEN-EL18
      Battery Life2600 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA) or XQDSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive
      Other Nikon D4 Nikon D2Hs
      Self Timer 2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds 2 to 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium 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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