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Predecessor: |
Nikon D3S
D3S vs D4
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Canon G12
G12 vs G15
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Successor: |
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Canon G16
G15 vs G16
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Model Number: |
D4 |
G15 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$5999.95 |
$499.99 |
Street Price: |
$4,499.95 |
$649.95 |
Date Available: |
2012-02-15 |
2012-10-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
47.5 oz
(1,347 g)
includes batteries
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12.3 oz
(350 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
6.3 x
6.2 x
3.6 in.
(160 x
157 x
91 mm)
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4.2 x
3.0 x
1.6 in.
(107 x
76 x
40 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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Effective Megapixels: |
16.2 |
12.1 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
1/1.7 inch |
Sensor size: |
860.4mm2 (36.00mm x 23.90mm) |
43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
7.31 microns |
1.90 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
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Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
89 |
46 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
24.7 |
19.9 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
13.1 |
11.5 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
2,965 |
165 |
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) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2664
(10.7 MP,
3:2), 4000 x 2248
(9.0 MP,
16:9), 2992 x 2992
(9.0 MP,
1:1), 2816 x 2112
(5.9 MP,
4:3), 2816 x 1880
(5.3 MP,
3:2), 2816 x 1584
(4.5 MP,
16:9), 2112 x 2112
(4.5 MP,
1:1), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1064
(1.7 MP,
3:2), 1200 x 1200
(1.4 MP,
1:1), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 640 x 424
(0.3 MP,
Other), 640 x 360
(0.2 MP,
16:9) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; RAW+JPEG; TIFF (RGB) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2), 12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
11.1 |
10.2 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p)
640x424 (30p/25p)
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1920x1080 (24)
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
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Movie File Format: |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM) |
MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo PCM) |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Nikon F |
n/a |
Lens: |
n/a |
Canon Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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28 -
140mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
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6.1 -
30.5mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
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5.00x |
Aperture Range: |
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f/1.8 (W) / f/2.8 (T) - f/8.0 |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
Yes |
Normal Focus Range: |
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5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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1 -
50 cm
0.4 -
19.7 in
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
58.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
Via optional lens adapter |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
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Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
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Up to 4x |
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) |
Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 18mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
Real-image optical zoom; Picture coverage: approx. 80%; Eyepoint: 15mm; Dioptic Adjustment Range: -3.0 - +1.0m |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.70x |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.70x |
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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)
|
922,000 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
46.0x |
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
80 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100 - 12,800, plus down to 50 in Lo-1, up to 204,800 in Hi-4 |
Auto, ISO 80 to 12800 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto (2 types), incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual (up to 4 values can be stored), choose color temperature (2500 K-10000 K), all with fine-tuning |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 15 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
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 |
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot; Face Detect AE |
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, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst HQ, Handheld NightScene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist), Creative Filters (High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap) |
Self Timer: |
2/5/10/20s; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds |
1 - 30 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
Yes |
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 |
Auto, Auto w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
Auto ISO: 1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-15 ft./50cm-4.5m (T) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
1/2000 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
ISO 518 hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal |
Hot-Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
|
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Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / XQD |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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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; RAW+JPEG; TIFF (RGB) |
12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM) |
MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo PCM) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
Yes |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,Ethernet |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional wired, wireless |
Wired |
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-5 |
Combined USB/AV, Mini (Type-C) HDMI, Remote Terminal |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.41 |
2.07 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.39 |
2.83 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.39 |
2.91 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
11.1 |
10.2 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
Unlimited |
10 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
11.1 |
1.2 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
20 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
11.1 |
1.0 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
62 |
5 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.21 seconds |
0.46 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
|
0.46 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
1.50 seconds |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.197 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.043 seconds |
0.454 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
|
0.71 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.043 seconds |
0.073 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
OVF:
Full Autofocus lag, 51-point Auto Area = 0.254s
Live View:
Full Autofocus lag = 1.497s
Prefocused lag: 0.197s |
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Startup Time: |
0.3 seconds |
2.2 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.2 seconds |
1.7 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
|
3.0 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
|
350 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
2600 shots |
770 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
|
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL18 (10.8v 2000mAh) |
Proprietary NB-10L |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL18 Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
Included Software: |
Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
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Windows XP SP3/Vista/7, Mac OS |
Notes & Features: |
16.2-megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor, Expeed 3 processor, Upgraded 51-point AF module, 91K-pixel RGB exposure sensor, Bursts up to 10 fps with AE/AF, 11 fps with AF/AE locked, Full HD video capture, Dual Compact Flash and XQD card slots, Ethernet port, Illuminated controls, External headphone and mic jacks. |
Fast f/1.8(W)-f/2.8(T) lens, DIGIC 5 processor, Intelligent Image Stabilization, improved AF performance, 10 fps High-Speed Burst mode, Full HD 1080p24 video, 58 scene Smart Auto, supports conversion lenses. |