Nikon D4S vs Nikon D750

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Nikon D4S vs Nikon D750

35mm 860.4mm²
16.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Nikon D4S Review.
How does it shoot? Nikon D4S in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon D4S conclusion.

35mm 861.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Nikon D750 Review.
How does it shoot? Nikon D750 in the real world.
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Compare Nikon D750 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon D750 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Nikon D5
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Succeeded by the Nikon D780
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Differences

Nikon D4S advantages over Nikon D750

Bigger pixels
~ 7.31 vs 5.97 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.20 vs 0.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

3020 vs 1230 shots
Capture more photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.6 fps vs 6.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
200 vs 40 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
10.8 fps vs 6.6 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
78 vs 14 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
409600 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon D750 advantages over Nikon D4S

Less expensive
$2200 vs $5999*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
More pixels
24.3 vs 16.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Pentaprism viewfinder
Both provide
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Both provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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Kit with 24-120mm Lens

Review Excerpt

Excellent, tank-like build quality; First-rate ergonomics a pro would expect; Superb performance with confident autofocus; Great image quality; Big, bright viewfinder with 100% coverage; Excellent battery life; Doubles as a powerful video capture tool
Fairly minor upgrade over the D4; Image quality improvements apply only to JPEG; XQD card format isn't broadly accepted; Consumer-friendly default JPEG processing may turn off some pros; Body is large and hefty (but that's normal for pro gear)
Read our Nikon D4S Review

Outstanding image quality with great dynamic range and high ISO performance; Class-leading burst rate; Very good 51-pt AF system; AF system works in very low light; Deep, comfortable handgrip; Articulated LCD monitor; Excellent battery life; Uncompressed 4:2:2 HDMI video output; Built-in Wi-Fi.
Buffer fills quickly with 14-bit RAW; Sluggish Live View AF; Shutter speed tops out at 1/4000s; OVF coverage closer to 97%; Weak low-pass filter is great for detail but higher risk of moire.
Read our Nikon D750 Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon 1DX

Nikon D4S

Canon 1DX

$5999
35mm

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

$5299
35mm

More cross-type AF points
Less shutter lag

Compare Nikon D4S vs Canon 1DX

Nikon D750

Canon 1DX

$1698
35mm

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$5299
35mm

Bigger pixels
More cross-type AF points

Compare Nikon D750 vs Canon 1DX

Compared to Nikon D4

Nikon D4S

Nikon D4

$5999
35mm

Fast startup
Higher extended ISO

$4500
35mm

Bigger JPEG buffer
Bigger RAW buffer

Compare Nikon D4S vs Nikon D4

Nikon D750

Nikon D4

$1698
35mm

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$4500
35mm

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

Compare Nikon D750 vs Nikon D4

Compared to Canon EOS-1D C

Nikon D4S

Canon EOS-1D C

$5999
35mm

Higher extended ISO

$6989
35mm

Shoot 4K video
More cross-type AF points

Compare Nikon D4S vs Canon EOS-1D C

Nikon D750

Canon EOS-1D C

$1698
35mm

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$6989
35mm

Bigger pixels
Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon D750 vs Canon EOS-1D C

Compared to Canon 6D

Nikon D4S

Canon 6D

$5999
35mm

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

$1699
35mm

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon D4S vs Canon 6D

Nikon D750

Canon 6D

$1698
35mm

Tiltable Screen
Higher effective ISO

$1699
35mm

Built-in GPS
Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Nikon D750 vs Canon 6D

Compared to Nikon D610

Nikon D4S

Nikon D610

$5999
35mm

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

$1271
35mm

Less expensive
Internal flash

Compare Nikon D4S vs Nikon D610

Nikon D750

Nikon D610

$1698
35mm

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1271
35mm

Fast startup

Compare Nikon D750 vs Nikon D610

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