Nikon D4 vs Nikon D3S comparison
Head-to-head camera performance analysis
Nikon D4
71
100 out of 140
Nikon D4 wins
Nikon D3S
69
97 out of 140
Quick Spec Comparison
| Specification | Nikon D4 | Nikon D3S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | Full frame (36 x 23.9 mm) | Full frame (36 x 23.9 mm) |
| ISO Range | 100 - 12800 | 200 - 12800 |
| Storage Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Nikon D4 vs Nikon D3S
Image Quality (DXO Overall)
Nikon D4: 9/10Nikon D3S: 8/10
9
8
8982
Nikon D4 leads by 1 point
Resolution
Nikon D4: 5/10Nikon D3S: 4/10
5
4
1612
Nikon D4 leads by 1 point
Low Light Performance
Nikon D4: 7/10Nikon D3S: 8/10
7
8
ISO 2965ISO 3253
Nikon D3S leads by 1 point
Max ISO Score
Nikon D4: 6/10Nikon D3S: 6/10
6
6
ISO 12800ISO 12800
Dynamic Range
Nikon D4: 9/10Nikon D3S: 8/10
9
8
13.1 EV12 EV
Nikon D4 leads by 1 point
Autofocus System
Nikon D4: 10/10Nikon D3S: 10/10
10
10
51 points51 points
Video Capabilities
Nikon D4: 7/10Nikon D3S: 3/10
7
3
1920 x 10801280 x 720
Nikon D4 leads by 4 points
Burst Speed
Nikon D4: 7/10Nikon D3S: 7/10
7
7
1111
Battery Life
Nikon D4: 10/10Nikon D3S: 10/10
10
10
26004200
Viewfinder Quality
Nikon D4: 5/10Nikon D3S: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder
Portability
Nikon D4: 6/10Nikon D3S: 6/10
6
6
13401240
Lens Ecosystem
Nikon D4: 10/10Nikon D3S: 10/10
10
10
316 lenses316 lenses
Value for Money
Nikon D4: 7/10Nikon D3S: 10/10
7
10
$2949.95$995
Nikon D3S leads by 3 points
Durability
Nikon D4: 2/10Nikon D3S: 2/10
2
2
22
Comparison Summary
Equal performance
Tied Categories
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