- 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.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
- 25.00mm - 250.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Nikon S6300 Review.
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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Nikon D3S
D3S vs D4 |
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| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | D4 | S6300 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Ultra Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $5999.95 | $199.95 |
| Street Price: | $4,499.95 | $196.95 |
| Date Available: | 2012-02-15 | 2012-02-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
47.5 oz
(1,347 g)
includes batteries |
5.6 oz
(160 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
6.3 x
6.2 x
3.6 in. (160 x 157 x 91 mm) |
3.7 x
2.3 x
1.0 in. (94 x 58 x 26 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | BSI | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.2 | 16.0 |
| Sensor Format: | 35mm | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 860.4mm2 (36.00mm x 23.90mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 7.31 microns | 1.34 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | 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) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; RAW+JPEG; TIFF (RGB) | JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 11.1 | 7.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p) 640x424 (30p/25p) |
1920x1080 () |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM) | |
| Composite Video Out: | No | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F | n/a |
| Lens: | n/a | Zoom-Nikkor ED VR |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 25 - 250mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 4.5 - 45mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 10.00x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.2 (wide) / f/5.8 (tele) - ??? | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
|
| Macro Focus Range: |
10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity |
|
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | ||
| 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 Detection with Subject Tracking |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 18mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.70x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.70x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.2 | 2.7 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 230,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 46.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 12,800, plus down to 50 in Lo-1, up to 204,800 in Hi-4 | Auto (auto gain from ISO 125 to 1600), Fixed range auto (ISO 125 to 400, 125 to 800), ISO 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| 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 | |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV 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 | |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | No |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | None | 20 scene modes plus special effects including Soft Focus, Sepia, High Key, Low Key, High Contrast Monochrome and Selective Color |
| Self Timer: | 2/5/10/20s; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds | 10 or 2 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, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off, Flash On, w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; Slow Syncro |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 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: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / XQD | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | UDMA7 compliant | |
| Dual Card Slots: | Yes | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | |
| Uncompressed Format: | NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; RAW+JPEG; TIFF (RGB) | |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM) | |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | 25.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | 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 | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired, wireless | |
| 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 | HDMI |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.41 | |
| 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 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 11.1 | 7.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 11.1 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 11.1 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 62 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.21 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| 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 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.043 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 | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.2 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 230 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 2600 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL18 (10.8v 2000mAh) | Proprietary EN-EL12 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL18 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
| 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. | Optical VR Image Stabilization, 1080p Full HD Movies, 20 Scene modes, Easy Panorama, Subject Tracking AF, Smart Portrait System, 7fps Full Resolution Burst mode. Available in black, red, blue or silver. |
