Reasons to choose D4
Released in 2012, D4 has about 860 mm² of sensor area, 16.2 MP effective resolution, and a 1,340 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon D4
vs Nikon D4s
VS
Sensor area
860 mm²
D4860 mm²
D4s- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The D4 and D4s have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
D4MetricD4s
16.2 MPEffective pixels16.2 MP
36 × 23.9Sensor36 × 23.9
7.29 µmPixel pitch7.29 µm
53.11 µm²Pixel area53.11 µm²
1.88 MP/cm²Pixel density1.88 MP/cm²
1Crop factor1
—Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
1,340 gWeight1,350 g
Compact Flash (Type I, XQD) x2StorageXQD, Type I CompactFlash
Lithium-Ion EN-EL18 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryEN-EL18a rechargeable Li-ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The D4 and D4s have the same sensor area. The D4 has the lighter body. The D4 and D4s have the same effective resolution. The D4s is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D4s
Released in 2014, D4s has about 860 mm² of sensor area, 16.2 MP effective resolution, and a 1,350 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.