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Full name: Nikon D4s

Original position: Interchangeable-lens cameraProduction status: Production status not verified
Regional aliases
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Nikon D4s is still researched by owners and second-hand buyers checking an older camera system, lens compatibility, and specifications.

Core specifications

Release year
2014 · Released about 12 years ago
Sensor
36 × 23.9 mm CMOS
Effective resolution
16.2 MP
Lens
—
Zoom
—
Weight
1,350 g
Battery
EN-EL18a rechargeable Li-ion battery Li-ion battery
Storage
XQD, Type I CompactFlash
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Who it may suit

May suit existing system owners, budget-conscious second-hand buyers, or photographers who already own compatible lenses.

What to check before buying used

The checks below are editorial guidance. Verify the individual camera and seller information before buying.

  • Inspect the body, screen, doors, seals, and tripod socket for impact or moisture damage.
  • Test every button, dial, flash, screen, and viewfinder.
  • Photograph a plain bright surface to check for sensor dust, dead pixels, or damage.
  • Inspect the lens mount and shutter; ask for the shutter count when the camera records one.
  • Confirm the battery holds charge and that a compatible charger is included or available.
  • Test a supported memory card and inspect the card slot for bent pins or read errors.
  • Inspect the battery compartment and contacts for leakage or corrosion.
  • Test video recording, microphones, stabilization, and the ports you expect to use.

Sensor metrics

Diagonal
43.21 mm

Sensor diagonal

√(36² + 23.9²) = 43.21 mm

Calculated from sensor width and height using the Pythagorean theorem.

Surface area
860 mm²

Sensor surface area

36 × 23.9 ≈ 860 mm²

A larger area usually offers more space to collect light, though image quality also depends on sensor generation.

Pixel pitch
7.29 µm

Pixel pitch

36 ÷ 4,940 × 1000 = 7.29 µm

Pixel pitch is the distance between the centers of adjacent pixels. This result assumes square pixels.

Pixel area
53.11 µm²

Pixel area

7.29² = 53.11 µm²

Theoretical pixel area is the square of pixel pitch and does not subtract physical gaps between pixels.

Pixel density
1.88 MP/cm²

Pixel density

16.2 MP ÷ 860 mm² ≈ 1.88 MP/cm²

Higher density means more pixels per unit area. It does not represent image quality on its own.

Actual sensor size

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36 × 23.9 mm

Full specifications

Imaging

Effective pixels
16.2 MP
Total pixels
16.6 MP
Sensor
36 × 23.9 mm CMOS
Calculated resolution
4,940 × 3,279
Maximum image
4,928 × 3,280
Crop factor
1

Exposure & viewing

ISO
50–409,600
Viewfinder
Optical viewfinder
Display
3.2 in / 921,000 dots
Lens mount
Nikon F

Video & storage

Maximum video
1,920 × 1,080
Storage media
XQD, Type I CompactFlash
Battery
EN-EL18a rechargeable Li-ion battery Li-ion battery

Body

Weight
1,350 g
Dimensions
160 × 156.5 × 90.5 mm
Release year
2014

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Aperture Priority
Yes
Battery
EN-EL18a rechargeable Li-ion battery
Brand
Nikon
Built In Flash
—
Crop Factor
1
Depth Of Field
simulate →
Digital Zoom
No
Dimensions
160 x 156.5 x 90.5 mm
Effective Megapixels
16.20
Exposure Compensation
±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps)
External Flash
✓
Focal Length 35mm Equiv
—
Gps
—
Hdmi
✓
Iso
Auto, 100-25600 (expands to 50 - 409600)
Macro Focus Range
—
Manual Focus
✓
Max Aperture
—
Max Aperture 35mm Equiv
n/a
Max Image Resolution
4928 x 3280
Max Shutter Speed
1/8000 sec
Max Video Resolution
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
Metering
Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Min Shutter Speed
30 sec
Model
D4s
Normal Focus Range
—
Optical Zoom
—
Raw Support
✓
Screen Resolution
921,000 dots
Screen Size
3.2"
Sensor Resolution
4945 x 3275
Sensor Size
36 x 23.9 mm
Sensor Type
CMOS
Shutter Priority
Yes
Storage Types
XQD, Type I CompactFlash
Total Megapixels
16.60
Usb
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Video Capture
✓
Viewfinder
Optical (pentaprism)
Weight
1350 g
White Balance Presets
12
Wireless
—
Year
2014

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