Nikon D4s vs Nikon D1X

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D4s Nikon D1X
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD4sD1X
      Predecessor ModelNikon D4 Nikon D1
      Successor ModelNikon D5 Nikon D2X
      MSRPUS: $6499.95, UK: £5,199.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D4s Nikon D1X
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatFXDX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions36.0 x 23.9 mm23.7 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels16.6 Megapixel6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.2 Megapixel5.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600125 - 800
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 409,600
      Photo Nikon D4s Nikon D1X
      ProcessorEXPEED 4
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32803008 x 1960
      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 10642000 x 1312
      Image Aspect Ratios5:4, 3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing2-9 exposures in 1, 2, or 3EV increments
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High 2
      Extra High 1
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 to 5 frames using preset values for all frames
      Focus Nikon D4s Nikon D1X
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      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)B-type BriteView Clear Matte Screen III; Interchangeable with Optional E-type Screen with Grid Lines
      Optics Nikon D4s Nikon D1X
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeInstant-return type
      Screen Nikon D4s Nikon D1X
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"2.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot130k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D4s Nikon D1X
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%96%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.53x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint18 mm
      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 D4s Nikon D1X
      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 sec1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps3.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D4s Nikon D1X
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto FP high-speed sync
      front-curtain
      rear-curtain
      redeye reduction
      redeye reduction w/slow sync
      slow rear-curtain sync
      off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/500 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-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 meteringSB-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
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Nikon D4s Nikon D1X
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)±5 EV (1/2 EV, 1/3 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 LockLuminosity locked at detected value with the center of the sub-selectorLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D4s Nikon D1X
      DxO Low Light ISO3074
      DxO Color Depth24.4
      DxO Dynamic Range13.3
      DxO Overall Score89
      Video Nikon D4s Nikon D1X
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D4s Nikon D1X
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D4s Nikon D1X
      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 D4s Nikon D1X
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D4s Nikon D1X
      Dimensions160 x 157 x 91 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.58")157 x 153 x 85 mm (6.18 x 6.02 x 3.35")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1350 g (2.98 lb / 47.62 oz)1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon D4s Nikon D1X
      Battery PackEN-EL18a
      Battery Life3020 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 D4s Nikon D1X
      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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