Product Comparison: Nikon D4 vs Nikon D4S


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General Specifications
Brand
Nikon
Nikon
Model
D4
D4S
Origin
Thailand
Thailand
About the Product
D4 offers a level of speed and accuracy that will redefine your notion of the fleeting moment. A carefully selected FX-format 16.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor is paired with Nikon’s powerful EXPEED3 image processor for stunning stills up to 11 fps.
The D4S proves that a great thing really can get better, with remarkable enhancements throughout the entire workflow, dazzling new levels of speed, performance, ISO sensitivity and, of course, the superior image quality of a Nikon camera.
Key Specs
Sensor Resolution
16.2 MP
16.2 MP
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Lens
Body
Body
Viewfinder
Pentaprism
Pentaprism
Size & Weight
Height
6.2 in.
6.2 in.
Width
6.3 in.
6.3 in.
Depth
3.6 in.
3.6 in.
Weight
41.6 oz.
41.6 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Nikon D4 Digital Camera
  • The ergonomics are excellent, and weight is less than my D700 with a Power Grip.
  • I love the speed, the weight, and it feels so natural upright and on vertical grip.
  • It feels really light in your hand for the size of the body.
  • The build, ergonomics and performance are unparalleled. Good size.
  • Big and heavy.
Nikon D4S Digital SLR Camera
  • Love this camera. Size is great.
  • Camera is great, compact form.
  • Lightweight body. Great camera.
  • Camera is a nice compact unit.
  • The camera is perfectly balanced with the lens.
Imaging
ISO Settings
Auto: 100 - 12800, Extended: 50 - 204800
Auto: 100-25600, Extended: 50 - 409600
Burst Mode
Yes
Yes
Low Light/High Sensitivity
Yes
Yes
Face Detection
No
Yes
Image File Format(s)
JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
What customers say about "Imaging"
Nikon D4 Digital Camera
  • It offers ISO for any situation.
  • The Nikon D4 is an amazing camera. It performs in low light situations with fantastic results.
  • The focusing is very fast and in low light situation it works great.
  • It has excellent dynamic range and does very well in low light.
  • Shoots at 10 frames per second. Very low image noise.
Nikon D4S Digital SLR Camera
  • The FX sensor produces flawless images with fine granularity and color balance.
  • Excellent low light performance.
  • Amazing camera, especially in low light conditions. Absolutely love it.
  • Simply amazing. The low-light capabilities are so impressive.
  • Top-notch high ISO performance.
Display
Display Type
TFT-LCD
TFT-LCD
Screen Size
3.2 in.
3.2 in.
Screen Resolution
921000 dots
921000 dots
Touch Screen
No
No
Vari-angle Display
No
No
What customers say about "Display"
Nikon D4 Digital Camera
  • It's an outstanding camera. Great screen.
  • An excellent screen for viewing the taken photos.
  • The screen is large and clear for viewing photos.
  • Unfortunately, the screen is fixed, so it is problematic to shoot at an angle.
  • Unfortunately, the screen is fixed and not touch-sensitive.
Nikon D4S Digital SLR Camera
  • Great screen resolution.
  • The screen is perfectly visible in the sun.
  • Color depth and accuracy on the back screen is gorgeous!
  • Images, videos are very good. Great display.
  • No flip-around screen for selfies or vlogging.
Features
Water Resistant
No
No
Shock Resistant
No
No
Panorama Mode
No
No
Shooting Modes
AUTO, Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual
AUTO, Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual
White Balance Modes
Auto, Color Temperature, Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Shade, Manual
Auto, Color Temperature, Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Shade, Manual
Shutter Speeds
30 - 1/8000
30 - 1/8000
What customers say about "Features"
Nikon D4 Digital Camera
  • The output from this camera in the short time using it, is amazing.
  • The unit has an incredible dynamic range.
  • The camera was clean and has performed great shooting sports.
  • Very correct color and crisp capture.
  • I love this camera, the speed is insane, the quality of the photos are great.
Nikon D4S Digital SLR Camera
  • Excellent camera! Very happy with all the functionality.
  • 10.4fps burst shooting.
  • Picture quality is excellent.
  • Excellent video recording capabilities.
  • Very happy with the performance. Great photo camera.
Connectivity
PictBridge Enabled
Yes
Yes
NFC Enabled
No
No
Integrated GPS
No
No
Output(s)
Hi-Speed USB, HDMI Type C, 3.5mm jack, Ethernet
Hi-Speed USB, HDMI Type C, 3.5mm jack, Ethernet, 10-pin RemoteTerminal
Number Of Memory Card Slots
2
2
What customers say about "Connectivity"
Nikon D4 Digital Camera
  • I like that it can be connected in several ways.
  • The image output through the HDMI is excellent.
  • All ports are conveniently located for connection.
  • Works stably through all possible ports.
  • There is no built-in Wi-Fi.
Nikon D4S Digital SLR Camera
  • The D4S uses XQD and CF cards.
  • Excellent number of connections.
  • Decent battery life and connectivity options.
  • Connecting the camera and transferring files was easy.
  • There is no built-in WiFi or GPS.
Power
Battery Model
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL18
Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery EN-EL18a
Battery Life
2600 frames
3020 frames
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer


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