Nikon D4 vs Nikon D800E
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Weight: Nikon D4: 1340 g ; Nikon D800E: 900 g
- Sensor size: Nikon D4: 36 x 23.9 mm ; Nikon D800E: 35.9 x 24 mm
- Sensor resolution: Nikon D4: 4945 x 3275 ; Nikon D800E: 7379 x 4919
- Effective megapixels: Nikon D4: 16.2 ; Nikon D800E: 36.30
- Battery: Nikon D4: Lithium-Ion EN-EL18 rechargeable battery ; Nikon D800E: Lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Nikon D800E (36.30).
| Specification | Nikon D4 | Nikon D800E |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | D4 | D800E |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 160 x 157 x 91 mm | 146 x 123 x 82 mm |
| Weight | 1340 g | 900 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor size | 36 x 23.9 mm | 35.9 x 24 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 4945 x 3275 | 7379 x 4919 |
| Total megapixels | 16.6 | 36.80 |
| Effective megapixels | 16.2 | 36.30 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 4928 x 3280 | 7360 x 4912 |
| ISO | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 (204800 with boost) | Auto, 100 - 6400 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | Bulb+30 sec |
| Metering | Centre weighted, Multi-segment, Spot | 3D Matrix metering II, Centre weighted, Multi-segment, Spot |
| White balance presets | 12.0 | 12 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | — | 1920x1080 (30/25/24p) |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | Compact Flash (Type I, XQD) x2 | CompactFlash type I, SDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Lithium-Ion EN-EL18 rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery |