Nikon D4 vs Nikon D3

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D4 Nikon D3
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD4D3
      Predecessor ModelNikon D3S
      Successor ModelNikon D4s Nikon D3S
      MSRPUS: $5999.95, UK: £4799.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D4 Nikon D3
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFXFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions36.0 x 23.9 mm36.0 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels16.6 Megapixel12.87 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.2 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800200 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,800100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D4 Nikon D3
      ProcessorEXPEED 3EXPEED
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32804256 x 2832
      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 10643184 x 2120, 2128 x 1416
      Image Aspect Ratios5:4, 3:25:4, 3:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Sunlight, Shade, Cloudy, Flash, Kelvin, Custom
      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 D3
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range-2 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points5151
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1515
      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)BriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B
      Optics Nikon D4 Nikon D3
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D4 Nikon D3
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD with brightness control
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D4 Nikon D3
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.70x
      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)When CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user
      Shutter Nikon D4 Nikon D3
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps11.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D4 Nikon D3
      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 Sync
      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 meteringi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal, WirelessHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Nikon D4 Nikon D3
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesManual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Program
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      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-selectorLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D4 Nikon D3
      DxO Low Light ISO29652290
      DxO Color Depth24.723.5
      DxO Dynamic Range13.112.2
      DxO Overall Score8981
      Video Nikon D4 Nikon D3
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D4 Nikon D3
      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 D3
      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 D3
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D4 Nikon D3
      Dimensions160 x 157 x 91 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.58")160 x 157 x 88 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.46")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz)1300 g (2.87 lb / 45.86 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon D4 Nikon D3
      Battery PackEN-EL18
      Battery Life2600 shots4300 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA) or XQDDual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)
      Other Nikon D4 Nikon D3
      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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