Nikon has announced the new D4S flagship full frame DSLR. Here is the specs comparison of Nikon D4S, Nikon D4, and Canon EOS-1D X.
| Feature | Nikon D4S | Nikon D4 | Canon 1D X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution | 16 MP | 16MP | 18 MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 36 x 23.9 mm | 36 x 23.9 mm | 36 x 24 mm |
| Sensor Type | Full Frame | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Image Size | 4928 x 3280 | 4928 x 3280 | 5184 x 3456 |
| Image Processor | Expeed 4 | Expeed 3 | Dual Digic 5+ |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.7x | 0.7x | 0.76x |
| Storage Media | CompactFlash, XQD | CompactFlash, XQD | CompactFlash |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | 11 FPS | 10 FPS | 14 FPS |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000 to 30 sec | 1/8000 to 30 sec | 1/8000 to 30 sec |
| Native ISO Sensitivity | ISO 100-25600 | ISO 100-12800 | ISO 100-51200 |
| Boosted ISO Sensitivity | ISO 50, ISO 409600 | ISO 204800 | ISO 50, ISO 204800 |
| Autofocus System | 51 points | 51 points | 61 points |
| Video Output | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Video Maximum Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
| LCD Size | 3.2″ Fixed TFT-LCD | 3.2″ Fixed TFT-LCD | 3.2″ Fixed TFT-LCD |
| LCD Resolution | 921,000 dots | 921,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) | ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) | ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| AE Bracketing | ±5 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps) | ±5 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV steps) | ±3 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| WB Bracketing | Yes (2-9 frames in steps of 1, 2, or 3) | Yes (2-9 frames in steps of 1, 2, or 3) | Yes (3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis) |
| Preset White Balance | 1-6 | 1-3 | 1-5 |
| Timelapse recording | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Built-in Wi-Fi | No | No | No |
| Built-in Flash | No | No | No |
| Battery | EN-EL18a | EN-EL18 | LP-E4N |
| Battery Life | 3,020 shots (CIPA) | 2,600 shots (CIPA) | 1,800 shots (CIPA) |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 160 x 157 x 91 mm | 160 x 157 x 91 mm | 158 x 164 x 83 mm |
| Weight | 1,350g | 1,340g | 1,551g |
| MSRP Price
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$6,497 | $5,997 | $6,799 |
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Nikon it’s much better in all ways than canon
Just a few sticking points with the 1Dx;
Storage Media: CompactFlash x 2 (which, IMHO, is > CompactFlash,XQD)
Preset White Balance: 1-10 (not 1-5)
May also want to add Cross Type AF points (and, perhaps, even Multi-Cross Type points). The 1Dx also has a dedicated DIGIC 4 processor just for AF/AE (in addition to the dual DIGIC 5+ processors). I do not know if the Nikon has anything in addition Expeed 3/4 in the D4/D4s.
Otherwise it looks like a pretty good/complete comparison. Thanks for putting it together.
here’s another interesting comparison.
http://www.reddotphoto.com.sg/forums/showthread.php/6080-Nikon-D4s-VS-Canon-1Dx-Comparison
from what i’ve digested there, it stated that the nikon’s d4s af have just caught up with the canon 1dx and has outperformed the canon 1dx in image processing and low light control.
Yeah! That’s what they always say and THEY bite the dust…
Pretty accurate, but there should be an asterisk on the 1Dx’s 14FPS. That’s for JPEG only, with Mirror lock-up. It’s actually 12FPS (Still great) normally.