General | Nikon D4 | Nikon D4s |
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Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | D4 | D4s |
Predecessor Model | Nikon D3S | Nikon D4 |
Successor Model | Nikon D4s | Nikon D5 |
MSRP | US: $5999.95, UK: £4799.99 | US: $6499.95, UK: £5,199.99 |
Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
Body Type | DSLR | DSLR |
Video Capture |
Sensor | Nikon D4 | Nikon D4s |
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Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Format | FX | FX |
Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
Sensor Dimensions | 36.0 x 23.9 mm | 36.0 x 23.9 mm |
Total Pixels | 16.6 Megapixel | 16.6 Megapixel |
Effective Pixels | 16.2 Megapixel | 16.2 Megapixel |
Low Pass Filter | ||
Native ISO Range | 100 - 12,800 | 100 - 25,600 |
Boosted ISO Range | 50 - 204,800 | 50 - 409,600 |
Photo | Nikon D4 | Nikon D4s |
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Processor | EXPEED 3 | EXPEED 4 |
Max Image Resolution | 4928 x 3280 | 4928 x 3280 |
Other Resolutions | 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 | 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 | 5:4, 3:2 | 5:4, 3:2 |
JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, normal, basic | |
Bit Depth | 14-Bit | |
Timelapse Recording | ||
WB Bracketing | 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV | 2-9 exposures in 1, 2, or 3EV increments |
Active D-Lighting | Can be selected from: Auto Extra High High Normal Low On | 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 | 2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 to 5 frames using preset values for all frames |
Focus | Nikon D4 | Nikon D4s |
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Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Live View | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
Lens Servo | Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
AF Detection Range | -2 to +19 EV | -2 to +19 EV |
Number of Focus Points | 51 | 51 |
Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 15 | 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 | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed) | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed) |
Optics | Nikon D4 | Nikon D4s |
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Lens Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Crop Factor | 1x | 1x |
Image Stabilization | ||
Digital Image Stabilization | ||
Reflex Mirror | Quick-return type | Quick-return type |
Screen | Nikon D4 | Nikon D4s |
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Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
Screen Technology | TFT color LCD with brightness control | TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment |
Touch Screen | ||
Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
Screen Resolution | 921k dot | 921k dot |
Top LCD Screen | ||
Live View | ||
Live Composition |
Viewfinder | Nikon D4 | Nikon D4s |
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Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.70x | 0.70x |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.70x | 0.70x |
Viewfinder Eyepoint | 18 mm | |
Diopter Adjustment | -3 to +1 | -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) | 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 D4 | Nikon D4s |
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Shutter Type | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
Max Continuous Shooting | 11.0 fps | 11.0 fps |
Mirror Lock Up |
Flash | Nikon D4 | Nikon D4s |
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Built-in Flash | ||
Flash Modes | Auto On Off Front curtain Rear curtain Red-Eye Slow Sync High Speed Sync | 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 | 1/250 sec | 1/250 sec |
Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps) | -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 | 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV |
External Flash Connectivity | ||
External Flash System | TTL: 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 | 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, Wireless | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal |
Exposure | Nikon D4 | Nikon D4s |
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Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) |
Exposure Bracketing | (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV increments) | ±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 the center of the sub-selector | Luminosity locked at detected value with the center of the sub-selector |
DXO | Nikon D4 | Nikon D4s |
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DxO Low Light ISO | 2965 | 3074 |
DxO Color Depth | 24.7 | 24.4 |
DxO Dynamic Range | 13.1 | 13.3 |
DxO Overall Score | 89 | 89 |
Video | Nikon D4 | Nikon D4s |
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Movie File Format | MOV | MOV |
Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Unlimited Video Recording |
Terminals | Nikon D4 | Nikon D4s |
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USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
HDMI Output | Type C | Mini |
Speaker | Mono | Mono |
Built-in Microphone | Mono | Mono |
Microphone Input | ||
Headphone Output | ||
Flash Sync Port |
Connectivity | Nikon D4 | Nikon D4s |
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Built-in GPS | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi | via optional WT-5 or WT-5A transmitters | via optioanal WT-5A or WT-4A transmitters |
Built-In Bluetooth | ||
Remote Control | via ten-pin remote terminal | wired or wireless |
Environmental | Nikon D4 | Nikon D4s |
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Environmental Sealing | ||
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Operating Humidity | 0 to 85% | 0 to 85% |
Physical | Nikon D4 | Nikon D4s |
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Dimensions | 160 x 157 x 91 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.58") | 160 x 157 x 91 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.58") |
Weight (inc. batteries) | 1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz) | 1350 g (2.98 lb / 47.62 oz) |
Power and Storage | Nikon D4 | Nikon D4s |
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Battery Pack | EN-EL18 | EN-EL18a |
Battery Life | 2600 shots | 3020 shots |
Internal Storage | ||
External Storage | Dual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA) or XQD | Dual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA) or XQD |
Other | Nikon D4 | Nikon D4s |
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Self Timer | 2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds | 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) | Image sensor cleaning Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required) |
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