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Predecessor: |
Nikon D4
D4 vs D4S
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Sony A7
A7 vs A7 II
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Successor: |
Nikon D5
D4S vs D5
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Sony A7 III
A7 II vs A7 III
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Model Number: |
D4S |
A7 II |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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ILCE-7M2 |
Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$6499.95 |
$1999.99 |
Street Price: |
$5,399.48 |
$1,076.98 |
Date Available: |
2014-03-06 |
2014-12-09 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
47.8 oz
(1,356 g)
includes batteries
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32.8 oz
(930 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
6.3 x
6.2 x
3.6 in.
(160 x
157 x
91 mm)
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5.0 x
3.8 x
2.4 in.
(127 x
96 x
60 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Sony |
Effective Megapixels: |
16.2 |
24.3 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
860.4mm2 (36.00mm x 23.90mm) |
855.62mm2 (35.80mm x 23.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
7.31 microns |
5.97 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: |
89 |
90 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
24.4 |
24.9 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
13.3 |
13.6 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
3,074 |
2,449 |
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) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 3936 x 2624
(10.3 MP,
3:2), 3008 x 2000
(6.0 MP,
3:2), 3936 x 2624
(10.3 MP,
3:2), 3008 x 2000
(6.0 MP,
3:2), 1968 x 1312
(2.6 MP,
3:2), 6000 x 3376
(20.3 MP,
16:9), 3936 x 2216
(8.7 MP,
16:9), 3008 x 1688
(5.1 MP,
16:9), 3936 x 2216
(8.7 MP,
16:9), 3008 x 1688
(5.1 MP,
16:9), 1968 x 1112
(2.2 MP,
Other), 12416 x 1856
(23.0 MP,
Other), 8192 x 1856
(15.2 MP,
Other), 2160 x 5536
(12.0 MP,
Other), 2160 x 3872
(8.4 MP,
Other) |
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 (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
10.6 |
5.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x424 (30p/25p)
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1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1440x1080 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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Movie File Format: |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM) |
XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Stereo Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
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: |
Nikon F |
Sony E |
Lens: |
n/a |
Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS SEL2870 |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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28 -
70mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
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28 -
70mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
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2.50x |
Aperture Range: |
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f/3.5-22 (W) / f/5.6-36 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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40 cm to Infinity
15.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
55.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
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Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
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Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
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) |
Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detect + Contrast-detect AF): 117 points (phase-detection AF), 25 points (contrast-detection AF); Multi Point (25 points) / Center-weighted / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Zone |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 18mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
EVF: 0.5-inch (1.30cm) 2.4M-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels)
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.70x |
0.71x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.70x |
0.71x |
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)
|
1,228,800 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
46.0x |
18.8x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
25600 |
25600 |
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 (100-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600; Low extention to ISO 50; up to 51200 in MFNR mode |
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) |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (4 settings), Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation), Underwater |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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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 |
1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
None |
Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur; Sweep Panorama; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step), |
Self Timer: |
2/5/10/20s; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds |
2 or 10; 3/5 shots after 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
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 |
Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed Sync, Wireless; Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
1/250 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
ISO 518 Hot Shoe; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal |
Multi Interface Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
|
No |
Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / XQD |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
UDMA7 compliant |
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Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
No |
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 (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM) |
XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Stereo Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
Yes |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,Ethernet |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional wired, wireless |
Optional via RM-VPR1, USB 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 |
Multi-Terminal Micro USB (with remote support), Type-D Micro HDMI, 3.5mm Microphone and 3.5mm Headphone jacks |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
<0.3 |
0.74 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.36 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.33 |
0.79 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
10.6 |
5.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
200 |
52 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
10.8 |
5.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
78 |
28 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
10.8 |
5.0 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
43 |
24 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.20 seconds |
0.22 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
|
|
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
0.91 seconds |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.239 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.044 seconds |
0.151 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
|
|
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.043 seconds |
0.053 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
OVF:
Full AF lag, wide-area mode = 0.288s
Live View:
Full AF lag = 0.914s
Prefocused = 0.239s |
Full AF lag with electronic first curtain disabled (enabled is the default) = 0.359 second |
Startup Time: |
0.2 seconds |
1.7 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.2 seconds |
1.0 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
|
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
|
350 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
3020 shots |
270 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
|
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL18A |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL18A Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
No |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
Yes |
Included Software: |
Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
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OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS X |
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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. |
In-body 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization (up to 4.5 stops of corrections), White Magic tilting LCD (170 degrees up, 41 degrees down), XAVC S, AVCHD 2.0 & MP4 videos, S-Log2 and S-Gamut, improved grip and shutter button, stronger lens mount, optional VG-C2EM battery grip. |