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Predecessor: |
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Nikon D4
D4 vs D4S
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Successor: |
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Nikon D5
D4S vs D5
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Model Number: |
S (Typ 006) |
D4S |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$21950.00 |
$6499.95 |
Street Price: |
$10,534.95 |
$5,399.48 |
Date Available: |
2012-12-15 |
2014-03-06 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
44.4 oz
(1,260 g)
includes batteries
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47.8 oz
(1,356 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
6.3 x
4.7 x
3.1 in.
(160 x
120 x
80 mm)
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6.3 x
6.2 x
3.6 in.
(160 x
157 x
91 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Kodak KAF-37500 |
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Effective Megapixels: |
37.5 |
16.2 |
Sensor Format: |
Medium format |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
1350mm2 (45.00mm x 30.00mm) |
860.4mm2 (36.00mm x 23.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
6.00 microns |
7.31 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
0.8x |
1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
None |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
76 |
89 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.9 |
24.4 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.2 |
13.3 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
824 |
3,074 |
Image Resolution: |
7500 x 5000
(37.5 MP,
3:2) |
4928 x 3280
(16.2 MP,
3:2), 3696 x 2456
(9.1 MP,
3:2), 2464 x 1640
(4.0 MP,
3:2), 4096 x 2720
(11.1 MP,
Other), 3072 x 2040
(6.3 MP,
Other), 2048 x 1360
(2.8 MP,
Other), 3200 x 2128
(6.8 MP,
3:2), 2400 x 1592
(3.8 MP,
Other), 1600 x 1064
(1.7 MP,
3:2), 4096 x 3280
(13.4 MP,
5:4), 3072 x 2456
(7.5 MP,
5:4), 2048 x 1640
(3.4 MP,
5:4) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, Raw (Adobe .DNG), Raw+JPEG Fine/Basic |
JPEG, NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed, small size availble (12-bit uncompressed only); TIFF (RGB) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
1.5 |
10.6 |
Can take movies: |
No |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
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1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x424 (30p/25p)
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Movie File Format: |
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MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM) |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Leica S bayonet |
Nikon F |
Lens: |
n/a |
n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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Focal Length (actual): |
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Zoom Ratio: |
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Aperture Range: |
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Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
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Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
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Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Phase-detect TTL with central cross-hair sensor: Choice of AFs (single) = Sharpness priority, AFc (continuous) = Shutter release priority, MF (manual), Manual override of automatic setting possible at any time |
Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, fine-tuning, and 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors with f/8 supported by 11 sensors) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
No |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
(playback only)
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
High eyepoint pentaprism viewfinder, 98% coverage, 0.87x magnification, -3 to +1 diopter correction, interchangeable focusing screen, ground glass screen with microprism ring and split image (standard) |
SLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 18mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
1.09x |
0.70x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.87x |
0.70x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
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921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
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46.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
1600 |
25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
Auto, 100 - 25,600, plus down to 50 in Lo-1, up to 409,600 in Hi-4 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, HMI, Fluorescent warm, Fluorescent cool, Flash, Custom (Grey Card), Color temperature (Kelvin) |
Auto (2 types), incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement available during live view), color temperature (2500 K-10000 K) |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 32 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.5EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Multi-segment (5 fields), Center-weighted, Spot (3.5% of image frame). |
91K-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering III, Center-weighted (75% given to 8, 12, 15 or 20mm circle), Spot (4mm) centered on selected focus area |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
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None |
Self Timer: |
2, 12 seconds |
2/5/10/20s; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
No |
Flash Modes: |
TTL pre-flash metering, with automatic transmission and consideration of sensitivity and set/controlled lens aperture, all exposure modes available, automatic adaptation of flash light component to available light |
Front curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/125 or 1/1000 |
1/250 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot shoe |
ISO 518 Hot Shoe; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
CF1 / XQD |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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UDMA7 compliant |
Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
Raw (Adobe .DNG), Raw+JPEG Fine/Basic |
NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed, small size availble (12-bit uncompressed only); TIFF (RGB) |
Movie File Format: |
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MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,Ethernet |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Cabled |
Optional wired, wireless |
Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI Type C, X-sync, 7-pin LEMO socket for remote accessories, contact strip for multi-function hand grip |
Type-C mini HDMI with uncompressed video support, DC Input, 10-pin Expansion Terminal, Audio input (stereo 3.5mm jack with power), Audio output (stereo 3.5mm jack), Peripheral connector for WT-5A/WT-4A |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
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<0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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0.36 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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0.33 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
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No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
1.5 |
10.6 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
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200 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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10.8 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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78 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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10.8 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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43 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
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0.20 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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0.91 seconds |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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0.239 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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0.044 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
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0.043 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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OVF:
Full AF lag, wide-area mode = 0.288s
Live View:
Full AF lag = 0.914s
Prefocused = 0.239s |
Startup Time: |
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0.2 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
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0.2 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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3020 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary 7.4V, 2100mAh |
Proprietary EN-EL18A |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x 7.4V, 2100mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary EN-EL18A Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
Adobe Lightroom 4, Leica Image Shuttle remote control software |
Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP/Vista/7; Mac OS X 10.5+ |
Windows, Mac OS X |
Notes & Features: |
37.5MP CCD, 6 micron pixel pitch, 12 stops dynamic range, no LPF, electronic leveling aid (pitch/tilt), GPS module. |
New 16MP sensor with improved high ISO performance, EXPEED 4 processor, 11fps burst mode with AE/AF, improved AF, up to 1920x1080p60 video, new small RAW size option (2464 x 1640, 12-bit), improved battery life, built-in GbE LAN (1000Base-T), uncompressed 1080p60 HDMI output. |