Nikon D4 vs Nikon D3
General | Nikon D4 | Nikon D3 | |||
| Brand |  | Nikon | Nikon | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | | $5,120.53 | $783.77 | ||
| Announced | | January 2012 | August 2007 | ||
Sensor | |||||
| Type | | CMOS | CMOS | ||
| Crop factor | | 1x | 1x | ||
| Megapixels | | 16.2 MP | 12.1 MP | ||
| Light sensitivity | | 12,800 ISO | 6,400 ISO | ||
| Light sensitivity (boost) | | 204,800 ISO | 25,600 ISO | ||
| Sensor cleaning | | Yes | No | ||
Sensor (Advanced) | |||||
| True resolution | | 16.2 MP | 12.1 MP | ||
| Native resolution | | 4928 × 3280 | 4256 × 2832 | ||
| Pixel size | | 53.5 µm² | 71.7 µm² | ||
Screen | |||||
| Type | | LCD | LCD | ||
| Size | | 3.2" | 3" | ||
| Resolution | | 920k dots | 922k dots | ||
| Touch screen | | No | No | ||
| Flips out | | No | No | ||
| Live view | | Yes | Yes | ||
Lenses | |||||
| Lens availability | | 171 lenses | 171 lenses | ||
| Lens mount | | Nikon FX | Nikon FX | ||
Form factor | |||||
| Size | | 160×157×91 mm | 160×157×88 mm | ||
| Depth | | 3.6" | 3.5" | ||
| Weight | | 1,340 g | 1,300 g | ||
| Interchangeable lenses | | Yes | Yes | ||
| Waterproof | | No | No | ||
| Weather sealed | | Yes | Yes | ||
| Built-in focus motor | | Yes | Yes | ||
Viewfinder | |||||
| Type | | Pentaprism | Pentaprism | ||
| Viewfinder size | | 0.70x | 0.70x | ||
| Coverage | | 100% | 100% | ||
Movies | |||||
| Format | | 1080p @ 30fps | None | ||
| Supports 24p | | Yes | n/a | ||
| High-speed framerate | | None | n/a | ||
| External mic jack | | Yes | n/a | ||
| Autofocus | | Contrast detection | None | ||
| Continuous focus | | Yes | n/a | ||
| All formats | |
| n/a | ||
Features | |||||
| Panorama | | No | No | ||
| HDR | | Yes | No | ||
| 3D | | No | No | ||
| Image stabilization | | None | None | ||
| Supports RAW | | Yes | Yes | ||
| GPS | | No | No | ||
Performance | |||||
| Startup delay | | 300 ms | 300 ms | ||
| Shutter lag | | 208 ms | 88 ms | ||
| Battery life | | 2600 shots | 4300 shots | ||
| Continuous shooting | | 11 fps | 9 fps | ||
Focus system | |||||
| Autofocus | | Phase detection | Phase detection | ||
| Focus points | | 51 | 51 | ||
| Cross type focus points | | 15 | 15 | ||
Shutter | |||||
| Max | | 1/8000s | 1/8000s | ||
| Min | | 30s | 30s | ||
Flash | |||||
| Built-in flash | | No | No | ||
| External connection | | Yes | Yes | ||
Storage | |||||
| Storage slots | | 2 | 2 | ||
| Supported formats | |
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DXO Mark Scores | |||||
| Image quality | | 89.0 | 81.0 | ||
| Color depth | | 24.7 bits | 23.5 bits | ||
| Dynamic range | | 13.1 EV | 12.2 EV | ||
| Low light performance | | 2,965 ISO | 2,290 ISO | ||
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