Nikon D4s vs Nikon D200

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D4s Nikon D200
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD4sD200
      Predecessor ModelNikon D4 Nikon D100
      Successor ModelNikon D5 Nikon D300
      MSRPUS: $6499.95, UK: £5,199.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D4s Nikon D200
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatFXDX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions36.0 x 23.9 mm23.6 x 15.8 mm
      Total Pixels16.6 Megapixel10.92 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.2 Megapixel10.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 409,600100 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon D4s Nikon D200
      ProcessorEXPEED 4
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32803872 x 2592
      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 10642896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296
      Image Aspect Ratios5:4, 3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto (TTL white balance with 1005-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning, color temperature setting, preset white balance, white balance bracketing (2 to 9 frames in increments of 1, 2 or 3)
      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 D200
      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 AFInstant single-servo AF (S), Continuous-servo AF (C), Manual (M), Predictive focus tracking (automatically activated according to subject status in continuous-servo AF), Focus Lock
      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 D4s Nikon D200
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D4s Nikon D200
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"2.5"
      Screen Resolution921k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D4s Nikon D200
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.94x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.63x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint18 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-2 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 (A and M mode) or value selected by camera (P and S mode)
      Shutter Nikon D4s Nikon D200
      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 fps5.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D4s Nikon D200
      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
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 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 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-28DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-29: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-50DX: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-80DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: i-TTL, Manual* (*with D40 using Custom Setting only)
      SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), GN, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, 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-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, Manual, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Rear Curtain Sync
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalAccessory Shoe (Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided)
      Sync Terminal (ISO 519 standard Terminal)
      Exposure Nikon D4s Nikon D200
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesProgrammed Auto [P] with flexible program, Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture Priority Auto , Manual [M], Auto Exposure Lock
      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 ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) 2 - 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2, or 3 EV
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with the center of the sub-selector
      DXO Nikon D4s Nikon D200
      DxO Low Light ISO3074583
      DxO Color Depth24.422.3
      DxO Dynamic Range13.311.5
      DxO Overall Score8964
      Video Nikon D4s Nikon D200
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval RecordingPossible with optional timer remote
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D4s Nikon D200
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D4s Nikon D200
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optioanal WT-5A or WT-4A transmitters
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control wired or wireless Optional
      Environmental Nikon D4s Nikon D200
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D4s Nikon D200
      Dimensions160 x 157 x 91 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.58")147 x 113 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.45 x 2.91")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1350 g (2.98 lb / 47.62 oz)920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.4 x 8 x 6.4"
      Package Weight4.75 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D4s Nikon D200
      Battery PackEN-EL18aEN-EL3e
      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 D200
      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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