- 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
- 20.1 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 70.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Sony RX100 VA Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Nikon D3S
D3S vs D4 |
Sony RX100 V
RX100 V vs RX100 VA |
Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | D4 | RX100 VA |
Alternate Model Number(s): | DSC-RX100M5A | |
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $5999.95 | $899.99 |
Street Price: | $4,499.95 | $998.00 |
Date Available: | 2012-02-15 | 2018-07-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
47.5 oz
(1,347 g)
includes batteries |
10.5 oz
(299 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
6.3 x
6.2 x
3.6 in. (160 x 157 x 91 mm) |
4.0 x
2.3 x
1.6 in. (102 x 58 x 41 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Exmor RS | |
Effective Megapixels: | 16.2 | 20.1 |
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 | Yes |
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), 4864 x 3648 (17.7 MP, 4:3), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 2544 x 2544 (6.5 MP, 1:1), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2720 x 1528 (4.2 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1920 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 12416 x 1852 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; RAW+JPEG; TIFF (RGB) | JPEG, RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 11.1 | 23.9 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p) 640x424 (30p/25p) |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/60i/50p/50i/24p) 1824x1026 (250p/240p) 1824x616 (500p/480p/250p/240p) 1292x436 (500p/480p) 1244x420 (1000p/960p) 912x308 (1000p/960p) |
Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM) | XAVC S 4K / XAVC S HD / AVCHD Ver.2.0 / MP4; with LPCM (2ch) / Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio |
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 | Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens; 10 elements in 9 groups (9 aspheric elements including AA lens) |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 70mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 8.8 - 25.7mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 2.92x | |
Aperture Range: | f/1.8 (wide) / f/2.8 (tele) - f/11 with 7 blade aperture, plus built-in 3-stop ND filter | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | Yes |
Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
|
Macro Focus Range: | ||
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; 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom | |
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) | Fast Hybrid AF: Phase Detection/Contrast Detection with 315 PDAF points, 25 CDAF areas; Zone, Center, Flexible Spot (S / M / L), Expanded Flexible Spot, Lock on AF (Wide / Center / Flexible Spot (S / M / L) / Expanded Flexible Spot) |
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, XGA OLED, 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage, 0.59x magnification, 20mm eye-point (from eyepiece)/19.2mm from eyepiece frame; -4.0 to +3.0 m^-1 diopter, ZEISS T* Coating, eye detector |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | 2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels) |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.70x | 0.59x |
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) | 1,228,800 dots (307,200 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: | 46.0x | 13.6x |
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, ISO 125 - 12800 with ISO 80 and 100 low extensions, up to 25600 with Multi Frame NR |
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 (Standard, Ambience or White Priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm, Cool, Day, Daylight), Flash, Color Temp/Filter, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/32000 - 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 | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Entire Screen Average, Highlight |
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, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur, Pet Mode, Gourmet, Fireworks, High Sensitivity; DRO (Auto/Level); HDR (Auto/Level); Auto Portrait Framing; Sweep Panorama; HFR Mode; Picture Effects: Toy Camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High- key, Partial Color, High Contrast Monochrome, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration |
Self Timer: | 2/5/10/20s; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds | 2, 5, 10; 3 or 5 shots after 2, 5, 10; Portrait 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, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | Auto ISO: Approx.0.4m to 10.2m (1.31 ft. to 33.46 ft.) (W) / Approx. 0.4 m to 6.5 m (1.31 ft. to 21.33 ft.) (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 | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / 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 (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM) | XAVC S 4K / XAVC S HD / AVCHD Ver.2.0 / MP4; with LPCM (2ch) / Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | Yes |
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,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional wired, wireless | Optional wired, via Wi-Fi |
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 | Micro HDMI (Type D) with 4K support; Multi-terminal Micro USB port supports optional wired remote |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.41 | 0.51 |
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 | 0.50 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | Yes |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 11.1 | 23.9 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | 233 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 11.1 | 23.9 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | Unlimited | 103 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 11.1 | 23.9 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 62 | 102 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.21 seconds | 0.12 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.18 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 | 0.030 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.20 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.043 seconds | 0.010 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 | 2.0 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.2 seconds | 1.1 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 5.0 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 220 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 2600 shots | 210 shots |
Battery Life, Video: | 35 minutes | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL18 (10.8v 2000mAh) | Proprietary NP-BX1 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL18 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | No |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | Yes |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM | Free downloads of Sony Imaging Edge Remote, Viewer, Edit, Capture One Express (for Sony) |
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. |