- 35mm 860.4mm2
- 16.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 25,600
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Prices: | Compare Prices | |
Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Nikon D4
D4 vs D4S |
Leica S2
S2 vs S3 |
Successor: |
Nikon D5
D4S vs D5 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | D4S | S3 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $6499.95 | $19.00 |
Street Price: | $5,399.48 | |
Date Available: | 2014-03-06 | 2020-03-06 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
47.8 oz
(1,356 g)
includes batteries |
44.4 oz
(1,260 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
6.3 x
6.2 x
3.6 in. (160 x 157 x 91 mm) |
6.3 x
4.7 x
3.1 in. (160 x 120 x 80 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 16.2 | 64.0 |
Sensor Format: | 35mm | Medium format |
Sensor size: | 860.4mm2 (36.00mm x 23.90mm) | 1350mm2 (45.00mm x 30.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 7.31 microns | 4.59 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 0.8x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 89 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 24.4 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.3 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 3,074 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
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) |
9800 x 6530 (64.0 MP, 3:2) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed, small size availble (12-bit uncompressed only); TIFF (RGB) | JPEG, RAW (Adobe .DNG), RAW+JPEG Fine/Basic |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.6 | 3.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x424 (30p/25p) |
4096x2160 (24p)
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) |
Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM) | MOV (motion JPEG) |
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 |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Nikon F | Leica S bayonet |
Lens: | n/a | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | ||
Focal Length (actual): | ||
Zoom Ratio: | ||
Aperture Range: | ||
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: | ||
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 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) | 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; Contrast detect AF during live view at any point in image |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | No |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 18mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | 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) |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.70x | 1.09x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.70x | 0.87x |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.2 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 921,600 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 46.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | 50000 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 25,600, plus down to 50 in Lo-1, up to 409,600 in Hi-4 | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12500, 25000, 50000 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | 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) | Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, HMI, Fluorescent, Halogen warm, Halogen cool, Flash, Tungsten, Grey card (determined from image), Grey card Live View, Color temperature (Kelvin) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 125 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.5EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 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 | Multi-segment (5 fields), Center-weighted, Spot (3.5% of image frame) |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | None | |
Self Timer: | 2/5/10/20s; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds | 2, 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | No |
Flash Modes: | 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 | 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; First or second curtain sync |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/125 or 1/1000 depending on lens (shutter type) |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | ISO 518 Hot Shoe; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal | Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / XQD | CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
Other Memory: | UDMA7 compliant | Dual SD + CF (UDMA7) |
Dual Card Slots: | Yes | Yes |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed, small size availble (12-bit uncompressed only); TIFF (RGB) | RAW (Adobe .DNG), RAW+JPEG Fine/Basic |
Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM) | MOV (motion JPEG) |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | Yes |
Microphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,Ethernet | USB 3.0 Super Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional wired, wireless | Cabled or Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): | 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 | Mini HDMI Type C, X-sync, 7-pin LEMO socket for remote accessories, contact strip for multi-function hand grip, audio in (3.5 mm jack) and audio out (3.5 mm jack) with audio adapter S (supplied with the camera) |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.36 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.33 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.6 | 3.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 200 | Unlimited |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 10.8 | 3.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 78 | 6 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 10.8 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 43 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.20 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 0.91 seconds | |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.239 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.044 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.043 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | OVF: Full AF lag, wide-area mode = 0.288s Live View: Full AF lag = 0.914s Prefocused = 0.239s | |
Startup Time: | 0.2 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.2 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 3020 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL18A | Proprietary 7.4V, 2850mAh |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL18A Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x 7.4V, 2850mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | No |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS X | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | 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. |