Nikon D4s vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D4s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD4sCyber-shot DSC-TX66
      Predecessor ModelNikon D4
      Successor ModelNikon D5
      MSRPUS: $6499.95, UK: £5,199.99$350
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRUltra Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D4s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions36.0 x 23.9 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels16.6 Megapixel18.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.2 Megapixel18.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,60080 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 409,600
      Photo Nikon D4s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
      ProcessorEXPEED 4BIONZ
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32804896 x 3672
      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 10644912 x 1080, 4896 x 2752, 3648 x 2736, 3424 x 1920, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios5:4, 3:24:3, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, 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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Touch
      Face Detection
      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 Points150
      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)
      Optics Nikon D4s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range26 - 130 mm
      Optical Zoom5x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 4.8
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D4s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD with brightness and color adjustmentXtraFine TruBlack OLED display
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.30"
      Screen Resolution921k dot1,230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D4s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x
      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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps10.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D4s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
      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
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Slow Sync
      Rear Slow Sync
      Flash Range3.10 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 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-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 ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Nikon D4s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)±3 (at 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-selector
      DXO Nikon D4s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
      DxO Low Light ISO3074
      DxO Color Depth24.4
      DxO Dynamic Range13.3
      DxO Overall Score89
      Video Nikon D4s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D4s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D4s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
      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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D4s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
      Dimensions160 x 157 x 91 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.58")93 x 54 x 13 mm (3.66 x 2.13 x 0.51")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1350 g (2.98 lb / 47.62 oz)109 g (0.24 lb / 3.84 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)5.1 x 6.1 x 2"
      Power and Storage Nikon D4s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
      Battery PackEN-EL18aNP-BN
      Battery Life3020 shots250 shots
      Internal Storage19 MB
      External StorageDual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA) or XQDSingle Slot: Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo/microSD/microSDHC
      Other Nikon D4s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
      Self Timer 2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 secondsYes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium 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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