Nikon D4

99

Winner

Nikon D4

Reasons to buy the Nikon D4

Low light performance
Low noise at high ISO
2,965 ISO
Overall image quality
Great image quality
89.0
Screen size
Large screen
3.2"
Continuous shooting
Rapid fire
11 fps
Sensor size
Large sensor
Full frame 36.0x24.0mm
HDR
In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Nikon D3X

87

Runner-up

Nikon D3X

Reasons to buy the Nikon D3X

True resolution
High true resolution
24.4 MP
Sensor size
Large sensor
Full frame 35.9x24.0mm
Battery life
Great battery life
4400 shots

differences

Advantages of the Nikon D4

Low light performance Significantly lower noise at high ISO 2,965 ISO vs 1,992 ISO
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The D4 has a slight edge (0.6 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.2" vs 3.0"
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Around 10% larger screen
External mic jack Has an external mic jack Yes vs No
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Record high quality audio with an external microphone
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 11 fps vs 5 fps
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More than 2x faster continuous shooting
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 204,800 ISO vs None
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Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Sensor cleaning Has a self cleaning sensor Yes vs No
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Removes dust from the sensor automatically, avoiding spots in photos
Autofocus Video autofocus Contrast detection vs None
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Automatically focuses shooting video
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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The D4's maximum light sensitivity is 3 f-stops better
Overall image quality Slightly better image quality 89.0 vs 88.0
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Almost the same
Lowest price Cheaper $5,999.00 vs $7,996.95
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The best price we've seen is $1,998 cheaper (more than 20% less)
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Advantages of the Nikon D3X

Battery life Much longer battery life 4400 shots vs 2600 shots
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Around 70% more shots per battery charge
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution 24.4 MP vs 15.9 MP
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Capture more than 50% more detail in your photos
Shutter lag Less shutter lag 161 ms vs 208 ms
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More than 20% less delay when taking photos
Dynamic range More dynamic range 13.7 EV vs 13.1 EV
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0.6 f-stops more dynamic range
Thickness Thinner 3.5" vs 3.6"
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Almost the same
Size Slightly smaller 160x157x88 mm vs 160x157x91 mm
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Almost the same
Weight Slightly lighter 1,260 g vs 1,340 g
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Around 10% lighter
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similarities

Compared to recent DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Overall image quality Extremely good image quality Help
D4:89.0
D3X:88.0
Low light performance Relatively low noise at high ISO Help
D4:2,965 ISO
D3X:1,992 ISO
Color depth Good color depth Help
24.7 bits
Dynamic range Good dynamic range Help
D4:13.1 EV
D3X:13.7 EV
Battery life Very long battery life Help
D4:2600 shots
D3X:4400 shots
Sensor size Very large sensors Help
D4:Full frame 36.0x24.0mm
D3X:Full frame 35.9x24.0mm
Focus points Lots of focus points Help
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Viewfinder size Above average viewfinder size Help
0.70x
Weather sealed Weather sealed Help
Shoot in extreme weather
Viewfinder Both have pentaprism viewfinders Help
Pentaprism
Startup delay Minimal startup delay Help
300 ms startup delay
Viewfinder coverage Above average viewfinder coverage Help
100%
Storage slots Multiple storage slots Help
2
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/8000 of a second
Built-in flash No built-in flash Help
Professional
Weight Heavy Help
D4:1,340 g
D3X:1,260 g
Thickness Quite thick Help
D4:3.6"
D3X:3.5"
Lowest price Very expensive Help
D4:$5,999.00
D3X:$7,996.95
Size Large Help
D4:160x157x91 mm
D3X:160x157x88 mm
Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support

Compared to recent pro DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
Cross type focus points Few cross-type focus points Help
15
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
D4:12,800 ISO
D3X:1,600 ISO

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Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon D800

Nikon D800

Pro DSLR

$2,999 - $3,000 body only

Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Battery life Has a much shorter battery life
Nikon D3S

Nikon D3S

Pro DSLR

$5,197 body only

True resolution Takes slightly lower resolution photos
Movie format Records lower quality movies
Canon EOS 1D X

Canon EOS 1D X

Pro DSLR

$6,799 - $6,800 body only

Viewfinder size Slightly larger viewfinder
Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Weight Is slightly heavier
Battery life Has a significantly shorter battery life
Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Pro DSLR

$3,499 - $3,500 body only

$4,299 - $4,300 with 24-105mm lens

Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Focus points Has slightly more focus points
Battery life Has a significantly shorter battery life
Dynamic range Has significantly narrower dynamic range
Nikon D7000

Nikon D7000

Entry-level DSLR

$1,000 - $1,197 body only

$1,100 with 55-200mm lens

Lens availability Significantly more lenses available
Size Is much smaller
Sensor size Has a much smaller sensor
Shutter lag Has slightly more shutter lag
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Pro DSLR

$2,000 - $5,930 body only

Shutter lag Has slightly less shutter lag
Cross type focus points Has significantly more cross-type focus points
Sensor size Has a significantly smaller sensor
Battery life Has a significantly shorter battery life
Nikon D700

Nikon D700

Pro DSLR

$2,349 body only

Size Is significantly smaller
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Storage slots Has fewer storage slots
Viewfinder coverage Significantly less viewfinder coverage

Nikon D4 Competitors

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Nikon D3X Competitors

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No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon D3X.

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