Nikon D6 vs Nikon D4s

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D6 Nikon D4s
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD6D4s
      Predecessor ModelNikon D5 Nikon D4
      Successor ModelNikon D5
      MSRP$6499US: $6499.95, UK: £5,199.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D6 Nikon D4s
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFXFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm36.0 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels21.33 Megapixel16.6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.8 Megapixel16.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 102,400100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 3,280,00050 - 409,600
      Photo Nikon D6 Nikon D4s
      ProcessorEXPEED 6EXPEED 4
      Max Image Resolution5568 x 37124928 x 3280
      Other Resolutions3648 x 2432 (DX format)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 Ratios1:1, 5:4, 3:2, 16:95:4, 3:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicFine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing2-9 exposures in 1, 2, or 3EV increments
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off      		Can 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 D6 Nikon D4s
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4.5 to +20 EV-2 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points10551
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points10515
      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 X screen with Af area brackets; framing grid can be displayedType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D6 Nikon D4s
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D6 Nikon D4s
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.2"
      Screen Resolution2,359k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D6 Nikon D4s
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.72x0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.72x0.70x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17 mm18 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-3 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 D6 Nikon D4s
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed900 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting14.0 fps11.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMechanical Shutter
      Up to 14 fps at 20.8 MP for up to 200 Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 10.5 fps at 20.8 MP
      Up to 60 fps at 2 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP
      Flash Nikon D6 Nikon D4s
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesNormal
      redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      rear-curtain sync
      off      		Auto FP high-speed sync
      front-curtain
      rear-curtain
      redeye reduction
      redeye reduction w/slow sync
      slow rear-curtain sync
      off
      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 RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot meteringTTL: 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 TerminalHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Nikon D6 Nikon D4s
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV
      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 ±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 valueLuminosity locked at detected value with the center of the sub-selector
      DXO Nikon D6 Nikon D4s
      DxO Low Light ISO3074
      DxO Color Depth24.4
      DxO Dynamic Range13.3
      DxO Overall Score89
      Video Nikon D6 Nikon D4s
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4      		MOV
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      1920 x 1080p
      1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon D6 Nikon D4s
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Output
      1 x Nikon 10-Pin Input
      1 x RJ45 Output
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D6 Nikon D4s
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optioanal WT-5A or WT-4A transmitters
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired or smartphone wired or wireless
      Environmental Nikon D6 Nikon D4s
      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 D6 Nikon D4s
      Dimensions160 x 163 x 92 mm (6.3 x 6.42 x 3.62")160 x 157 x 91 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.58")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1450 g (3.20 lb / 51.15 oz)1350 g (2.98 lb / 47.62 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)11.2 x 8.5 x 6.5"
      Package Weight6.165 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D6 Nikon D4s
      Battery PackEN-EL18cEN-EL18a
      Battery Life3580 shots3020 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: CFexpress Type B / XQDDual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA) or XQD
      Other Nikon D6 Nikon D4s
      Self Timer 2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      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-D software required)      		Image sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)


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