Nikon D4s vs Nikon D5
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Nikon D4s: 2014 ; Nikon D5: 2016
- Weight: Nikon D4s: 1350 g ; Nikon D5: 1415 g
- Sensor size: Nikon D4s: 36 x 23.9 mm ; Nikon D5: 35.8 x 23.9 mm
- Sensor resolution: Nikon D4s: 4945 x 3275 ; Nikon D5: 5586 x 3724
- Effective megapixels: Nikon D4s: 16.2 ; Nikon D5: 20.8
- Max. video mode: Nikon D4s: 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) ; Nikon D5: 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
- Battery: Nikon D4s: EN-EL18a rechargeable Li-ion battery ; Nikon D5: EN-EL18a lithium-ion battery
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Nikon D5 (20.8).
| Specification | Nikon D4s | Nikon D5 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model | D4s | D5 |
| Year | 2014 | 2016 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 160 x 156.5 x 90.5 mm | 160 x 158.5 x 92 mm |
| Weight | 1350 g | 1415 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 36 x 23.9 mm | 35.8 x 23.9 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 4945 x 3275 | 5586 x 3724 |
| Crop factor | 1.0 | 1.01 |
| Total megapixels | 16.6 | 21.33 |
| Effective megapixels | 16.2 | 20.8 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 4928 x 3280 | 5568 x 3712 |
| ISO | Auto, 100-25600 (expands to 50 - 409600) | Auto, 100-102400 (expandable to 50-3280000) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) | 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Screen resolution | 921,000 dots | 2,359,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (tunnel) |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | XQD, Type I CompactFlash | CF1 / XQD |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | EN-EL18a rechargeable Li-ion battery | EN-EL18a lithium-ion battery |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | No | — |