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General Nikon D6 Nikon D5 Nikon D4s Nikon D4 Nikon D3S Nikon D3X
Brand Nikon Nikon Nikon Nikon Nikon Nikon
Model D6 D5 D4s D4 D3S D3X
Predecessor Model Nikon D5 Nikon D4s Nikon D4 Nikon D3S Nikon D3 Nikon D2Xs
Successor Model - - Nikon D5 Nikon D4s Nikon D4 -
MSRP $6499 $6499/£5729 US: $6499.95, UK: £5,199.99 US: $5999.95, UK: £4799.99 - -
Camera Type Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lens
Body Type DSLR DSLR DSLR DSLR DSLR DSLR
Video Capture
Sensor Nikon D6 Nikon D5 Nikon D4s Nikon D4 Nikon D3S Nikon D3X
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS CMOS CMOS CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format FX FX FX FX FX FX
Sensor Size Full Frame Full Frame Full Frame Full Frame Full Frame Full Frame
Sensor Dimensions 35.9 x 23.9 mm 35.9 x 23.9 mm 36.0 x 23.9 mm 36.0 x 23.9 mm 36.0 x 23.9 mm 35.9 x 24.0 mm
Total Pixels 21.33 Megapixel 21.33 Megapixel 16.6 Megapixel 16.6 Megapixel 12.87 Megapixel 25.72 Megapixel
Effective Pixels 20.8 Megapixel 20.8 Megapixel 16.2 Megapixel 16.2 Megapixel 12.1 Megapixel 24.5 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range 100 - 102,400 100 - 102,400 100 - 25,600 100 - 12,800 200 - 12,800 100 - 1,600
Boosted ISO Range 50 - 3,280,000 100 - 3,280,000 50 - 409,600 50 - 204,800 100 - 102,400 50 - 6,400
Photo Nikon D6 Nikon D5 Nikon D4s Nikon D4 Nikon D3S Nikon D3X
Processor EXPEED 6 EXPEED 5 EXPEED 4 EXPEED 3 EXPEED EXPEED
Max Image Resolution 5568 x 3712 5588 x 3712 4928 x 3280 4928 x 3280 4256 x 2832 6048 x 4032
Other Resolutions 3648 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 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 3552 x 2832, 3552 x 2368, 3184 x 2128, 2784 x 1848, 2656 x 1776, 2128 x 1416, 2080 x 1384, 1776 x 1416, 1776 x 1184, 1392 x 920 5056 x 4032, 4544 x 3024, 3968 x 2640, 3792 x 3024, 3024 x 2016, 2976 x 1976, 2528 x 2016, 1984 x 132
Image Aspect Ratios 1:1, 5:4, 3:2, 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 5:4, 3:2 5:4, 3:2 5:4, 3:2 3:2, 5:4
Image File Format JPEG, RAW JPEG, RAW, TIFF - - - -
JPEG Quality Levels Fine, normal, basic Fine, normal, basic Fine, normal, basic - Fine, Normal, Basic Fine, Normal, Basic
Bit Depth 14-Bit 14-Bit 14-Bit - 14-Bit 14-Bit
Timelapse Recording
White Balance Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade - - Auto (TTL white balance with main image sensor and 1,005-pixel RGB sensor), 12 Presets with fine tuning, and Manual, P.Color temperature in Kelvin (2500 - 10000 K, 31 steps),P. White balance bracketing (2 to 9 frames in increments of 1, 2 or 3) -
WB Bracketing - 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV 2-9 exposures in 1, 2, or 3EV increments 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
Active D-Lighting Can be selected from:
Extra High
High
Normal
Low
Off
Can be selected from:
Auto
Extra High 2
Extra High 1
High
Normal
Low
Off
Can be selected from:
Auto
Extra High 2
Extra High 1
High
Normal
Low
Off
Can be selected from:
Auto
Extra High
High
Normal
Low
On
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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 D6 Nikon D5 Nikon D4s Nikon D4 Nikon D3S Nikon D3X
Autofocus Modes Multi-area
Center
Selective single-point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
Live View
Multi-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
Multi-area
Selective single-point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Live View
Multi-area
Selective single-point
Single
Continuous
Live View
Multi-area
Selective single-point
Single
Continuous
Live View
Lens Servo Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus Single-Servo AF, Manual Focus Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
AF Detection Range -4.5 to +20 EV -4 to +20 EV -2 to +19 EV -2 to +19 EV - -
Number of Focus Points 105 153 51 51 51 51
Number of Cross-type Focus Points 105 99 15 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 X screen with Af area brackets; framing grid can be displayed Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark IX screen with AF area brackets (framing grid can be displayed) 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) BriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B BriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B
Optics Nikon D6 Nikon D5 Nikon D4s Nikon D4 Nikon D3S Nikon D3X
Lens Mount Nikon F Nikon F Nikon F Nikon F Nikon F Nikon F
Crop Factor 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x
Image Stabilization
Digital Image Stabilization
Reflex Mirror Quick-return type Quick-return type Quick-return type Quick-return type Quick-return type Quick-return type
Screen Nikon D6 Nikon D5 Nikon D4s Nikon D4 Nikon D3S Nikon D3X
Screen Type Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed
Screen Technology TFT LCD TFT LCD TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment TFT color LCD with brightness control Low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Touch Screen
Screen Size 3.2" 3.2" 3.2" 3.2" 3.0" 3.0"
Screen Resolution 2,359k dot 2,359k dot 921k dot 921k dot 921k dot 920k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View
Live Composition
Viewfinder Nikon D6 Nikon D5 Nikon D4s Nikon D4 Nikon D3S Nikon D3X
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.72x 0.72x 0.70x 0.70x 0.70x 0.70x
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.72x 0.72x 0.70x 0.70x 0.70x 0.70x
Viewfinder Eyepoint 17 mm 17 mm 18 mm - - 18 mm
Diopter Adjustment -3 to +1 -3 to +1 -3 to +1 -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 D6 Nikon D5 Nikon D4s Nikon D4 Nikon D3S Nikon D3X
Shutter Type Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane Mechanical Focal Plane, Electronic Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
Min Shutter Speed 900 sec 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting 14.0 fps 14.0 fps 11.0 fps 11.0 fps 11.0 fps 5.0 fps
Mirror Lock Up
Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer Mechanical 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
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Flash Nikon D6 Nikon D5 Nikon D4s Nikon D4 Nikon D3S Nikon D3X
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes Normal
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
Auto
On
Off
Front curtain
Rear curtain
Red-Eye
Slow Sync
High Speed Sync
Front curtain
Rear curtain
Red-Eye
Slow Sync
Auto
On
Off
Red-eye
Slow sync
Rear curtain
Max Flash Sync Speed 1/250 sec 1/250 sec 1/250 sec 1/250 sec 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) -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 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 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 metering TTL: 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 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 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 i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
External Flash Connection Hot Shoe, PC Terminal Hot Shoe, PC Terminal Hot Shoe, PC Terminal Hot Shoe, PC Terminal, Wireless Hot Shoe, PC Terminal
ISO 518 standard-type hot shoe contact; Safety lock mechanism provided

ISO 519 (PC) Terminal, lock screw provided
Hot Shoe, PC Terminal
Exposure Nikon D6 Nikon D5 Nikon D4s Nikon D4 Nikon D3S Nikon D3X
Exposure Metering Modes Multi
Center-weighted
Highlight-weighted
Spot
Multi
Center-weighted
Highlight-weighted
Spot
Multi
Center-weighted
Spot
Multi
Center-weighted
Spot
Multi
Center-weighted
Spot
Multi
Center-weighted
Spot
Exposure Modes Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority - - 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses), Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses), Color Matrix Metering (non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data)

Center-Weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame, diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15 or 20 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 12-mm circle or average of entire frame)

Spot: Meters 4-mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
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Metering Range -3 to +20 EV -4 to +20 EV - - 0 to +20 EV 0 to +20 EV
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) ±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, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV increments) ±3 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) (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 Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button Luminosity locked at detected value with the center of the sub-selector Luminosity locked at detected value with the center of the sub-selector Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
DXO Nikon D6 Nikon D5 Nikon D4s Nikon D4 Nikon D3S Nikon D3X
DxO Low Light ISO - 2434 3074 2965 3253 1992
DxO Color Depth - 25.1 24.4 24.7 23.5 24.7
DxO Dynamic Range - 12.3 13.3 13.1 12.0 13.7
DxO Overall Score - 88 89 89 82 88
Video Nikon D6 Nikon D5 Nikon D4s Nikon D4 Nikon D3S Nikon D3X
Movie File Format MOV
MP4
MOV MOV MOV - -
Internal Recording Modes H.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
- - - Yes, 1280 x 720p @ 24fps -
Interval Recording - - With Optional Remote Trigger -
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG -
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 -
External Recording Modes HDMI
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
1920 x 1080p
1280 x 720
HDMI
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)Full HD (1920 x 1080)HD (1280 x 720)
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Unlimited Video Recording
Recording Limit 30 min 30 min - - - -
Terminals Nikon D6 Nikon D5 Nikon D4s Nikon D4 Nikon D3S Nikon D3X
Audio I/O 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
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Other I/O 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Output
1 x Nikon 10-Pin Input
1 x RJ45 Output
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USB Speed USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI Output Mini Mini Mini Type C Mini Type C
Speaker Mono Mono Mono Mono -
Built-in Microphone Stereo Stereo Mono Mono Stereo
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Flash Sync Port
Connectivity Nikon D6 Nikon D5 Nikon D4s Nikon D4 Nikon D3S Nikon D3X
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WT-5A or WT-6A transmitters via optioanal WT-5A or WT-4A transmitters via optional WT-5 or WT-5A transmitters optional
Wi-Fi Version Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz - - - - -
Built-In Bluetooth
Remote Control Wired or smartphone wired, wireless, smartphone wired or wireless via ten-pin remote terminal
Environmental Nikon D6 Nikon D5 Nikon D4s Nikon D4 Nikon D3S Nikon D3X
Environmental Sealing
Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C -
Operating Humidity 0 to 85% 0 to 85% 0 to 85% 0 to 85% 0 to 85% -
Physical Nikon D6 Nikon D5 Nikon D4s Nikon D4 Nikon D3S Nikon D3X
Dimensions 160 x 163 x 92 mm (6.3 x 6.42 x 3.62") 160 x 158.5 x 92 mm (6.3 x 6.26 x 3.62") 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") 160 x 157 x 88 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.46") 160 x 157 x 88 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.46")
Weight (inc. batteries) 1450 g (3.20 lb / 51.15 oz) 1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz) 1350 g (2.98 lb / 47.62 oz) 1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz) 1240 g (2.73 lb / 43.74 oz) 1260 g (2.78 lb / 44.45 oz)
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 11.2 x 8.5 x 6.5" 11.6 x 9.1 x 6.8" - - - 11.2 x 8.5 x 6.4"
Package Weight 6.165 lb 4.7 lb - - - 7.1 lb
Power and Storage Nikon D6 Nikon D5 Nikon D4s Nikon D4 Nikon D3S Nikon D3X
Battery Pack EN-EL18c EN-EL18a EN-EL18a EN-EL18 EN-EL4a EN-EL4a
Battery Life 3580 shots 3780 shots 3020 shots 2600 shots 4200 shots 4400 shots
USB Charging - - - - -
Internal Storage
External Storage Dual Slot: CFexpress Type B / XQD Dual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA) or XQD Dual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA) or XQD Dual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA) or XQD Dual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA) Dual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)
Other Nikon D6 Nikon D5 Nikon D4s Nikon D4 Nikon D3S Nikon D3X
Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec 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 2 to 20 sec 2 to 20 sec, custom
Orientation Sensor
Tripod Mounting Thread 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) - - - -
Accessory Mount 1 x Hot Shoe Mount 1 x Hot Shoe Mount - - - -
Material of Construction Magnesium Alloy Magnesium Alloy Magnesium Alloy Magnesium Alloy Magnesium Alloy Magnesium Alloy
Illuminated Buttons - -
Electronic Level Gauge - - -
Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator - - - -
Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System Image sensor cleaning
Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)
Image 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)
Image sensor cleaning
Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)
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