- 35mm 860.4mm2
- 16.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 12,800
- Go in depth with our full Nikon D4 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the D4.
- 1 inch 116.2mm2
- 20.2 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Canon G5X Mark II Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Nikon D3S
D3S vs D4 |
Canon G5X
G5X vs G5X Mark II |
Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | D4 | G5X Mark II |
Alternate Model Number(s): | G5X II | |
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $5999.95 | $899.99 |
Street Price: | $4,499.95 | $899.00 |
Date Available: | 2012-02-15 | 2019-08-05 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
47.5 oz
(1,347 g)
includes batteries |
12.0 oz
(340 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
6.3 x
6.2 x
3.6 in. (160 x 157 x 91 mm) |
4.4 x
2.4 x
1.8 in. (111 x 61 x 46 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
Effective Megapixels: | 16.2 | 20.2 |
Sensor Format: | 35mm | 1 inch |
Sensor size: | 860.4mm2 (36.00mm x 23.90mm) | 116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 7.31 microns | 2.41 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 2.7x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 89 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 24.7 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.1 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 2,965 | |
Image Capture | ||
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) |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 5472 x 3072 (16.8 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2048 (7.5 MP, 16:9), 2736 x 1536 (4.2 MP, 16:9), 2400 x 1344 (3.2 MP, Other), 4864 x 3648 (17.7 MP, 4:3), 3248 x 2432 (7.9 MP, Other), 2432 x 1824 (4.4 MP, 4:3), 2112 x 1600 (3.4 MP, Other), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 2432 x 2432 (5.9 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1824 (3.3 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1600 (2.6 MP, 1:1), 26064 x 2560 (66.7 MP, Other), 3840 x 16000 (61.4 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; RAW+JPEG; TIFF (RGB) | JPEG (EXIF 2.31), RAW/C-RAW (.CR3), RAW+JPEG, C-RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 11.1 | 20.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p) 640x424 (30p/25p) |
3840x2160 (30p/25p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) |
Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM) | MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
Composite Video Out: | No | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Nikon F | n/a |
Lens: | n/a | Canon Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 120mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 8.8 - 44mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | |
Aperture Range: | f/1.8 (W) / f2.8 (T) - f/11, with 9-blade aperture; ND Filter (3-stop) On / Auto / Off | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | Yes |
Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
|
Macro Focus Range: |
5 -
50 cm 2.0 - 19.7 in |
|
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | |
Auto Focus | ||
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; AiAF (31-point, Face Detection or Touch AF with Object and Face Select and Track), 1-point AF (any position is available or fixed center) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 18mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | Pop-up EVF; 0.39-inch type 2.36m-dot OLED, ~100% coverage, ~20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1m-1 diopter |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | 2,360,000 dots |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.70x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.70x | |
Display | ||
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) | 1,040,000 dots (345,600 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: | 46.0x | 10.0x |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 125 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 12,800, plus down to 50 in Lo-1, up to 204,800 in Hi-4 | Auto (max: 400 to 12800), ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV steps, expandable to ISO 25600 |
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 (Ambience and White Priority), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Fluorescent Light, Flash, Color Temperature, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/25600 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
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 (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | None | Self Portrait, Portrait, Panning, Star Portrait, Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie, Handheld Night Scene, High Dynamic Range, Fish-eye Effect, Art Bold Effect, Water Painting Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Grainy B/W, Fireworks, Standard Movie, Short Clip, Manual Movie, Time-Lapse Movie, iFrame Movie, Panoramic Shot |
Self Timer: | 2/5/10/20s; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds | 2, 10, custom (0-30s, 1-10 shots) seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
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, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | Auto ISO: 1.6 ft. (50 cm) - 23 ft. (7.0 m) (W), 1.3 ft. (40 cm) - 13 ft. (4.0 m) (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 |
External Flash Connection: | ISO 518 hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / XQD | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | UDMA7 compliant | |
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) | RAW/C-RAW (.CR3), RAW+JPEG, C-RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM) | MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
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,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional wired, wireless | Via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth |
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 | USB-C, Micro (Type D) HDMI |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.41 | 0.31 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.39 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.39 | <0.3 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 11.1 | 20.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | 122 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 11.1 | 30.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | Unlimited | 71 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 11.1 | 20.0 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 62 | 57 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.21 seconds | 0.15 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.15 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 1.50 seconds | |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.197 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.043 seconds | 0.135 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.25 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.043 seconds | 0.022 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 | |
Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | 1.5 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.2 seconds | 1.1 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.2 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 230 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 2600 shots | 180 shots |
Battery Life, Video: | 55 minutes | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL18 (10.8v 2000mAh) | Proprietary NB-13L |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL18 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | Yes |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM | |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
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. |