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| Predecessor: |
Nikon D4
D4 vs D4S |
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| Successor: |
Nikon D5
D4S vs D5 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | TL225 | D4S |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ST550 | |
| Camera Format: | Compact | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $350.00 | $6499.95 |
| Street Price: | $5,399.48 | |
| Date Available: | 2009-09-30 | 2014-03-06 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
5.8 oz
(164 g)
includes batteries |
47.8 oz
(1,356 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
3.9 x
2.4 x
0.7 in. (100 x 60 x 19 mm) |
6.3 x
6.2 x
3.6 in. (160 x 157 x 91 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.2 | 16.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.33 inch | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) | 860.4mm2 (36.00mm x 23.90mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.53 microns | 7.31 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| 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: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3) |
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 (Exif 2.21) | 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: | n/a | 10.6 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30/15)
640x480 (30/15) 320x240 (60/30/15) |
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x424 (30p/25p) |
| Movie File Format: | H.264 (MPEG4.AVC) | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | Nikon F |
| Lens: | Schneider-Kreuznach Varioplan | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 124mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 4.9 - 22.5mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 4.60x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele) - ??? | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
80 cm to Infinity 31.5 in to Infinity |
|
| Macro Focus Range: |
5 -
80 cm 2.0 - 31.5 in |
|
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 5x | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection TTL | 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? | Yes | No |
| Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 18mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.70x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.70x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 1,152,000 dots | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
| 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 | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
| ISO Settings: | 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto, 100 - 25,600, plus down to 50 in Lo-1, up to 409,600 in Hi-4 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent L, Tungsten, Manual | 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: | 1/2000 - 8 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot, face detection | 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: | No | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Action, Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Beach, Beauty shot, Blue Sky, Children, Close up Text, Dawn, Fireworks, Frame Guide, Landscape, Macro, Macro Portrait, Macro Text, Natural Green, Natural Portrait, Night, Night Portrait, Portrait, Snow, Sunset, Tripod, White | None |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2/5/10/20s; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto w/ red-eye reduction, On, Slow-sync, Off | 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: | 1/250 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | ISO 518 Hot Shoe; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | microSD / microSDHC | CF1 / XQD |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | UDMA7 compliant | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed, small size availble (12-bit uncompressed only); TIFF (RGB) | |
| Movie File Format: | H.264 (MPEG4.AVC) | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM) |
| Included Memory: | 55.0 MB | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | built-in memory | |
| Connectivity | ||
| 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: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Wireless | Optional wired, wireless |
| Connections (extended): | HDMI connectivity requires optional adapter. | 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 |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.91 | <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? | Yes | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.6 | |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 200 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 10.8 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 78 | |
| 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): | 0.36 seconds | 0.20 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.47 seconds | |
| 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): | 0.126 seconds | 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: | 1.9 seconds | 0.2 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.2 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.5 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 180 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 3020 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary SLB-07A | Proprietary EN-EL18A |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary SLB-07A Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL18A Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM | |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS X | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Rear-panel LCD is a touch-panel with gesture support and haptic feedback. You can mark an X on an image to delete it, or an O to rotate it. When an on-screen button is touched the screen vibrates gently as a form of tactile confirmation. Also has "hidden" secondary low-res 1.5", 61,000 dot LCD touch panel on front of camera which is used as a viewfinder for self portrait modes, and can also show a timer countdown, the camera's key settings, a "Smiley" prompt for the Smile Shutter feature, or an animation to attract a child's attention and have them look at the camera. | 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. |
