Two different specs comparisons, first the D5 vs. the D4s and then the D5 vs. D4s vs. D3s:
Nikon D5 vs. D4s specifications comparison
| Nikon D5 | Nikon D4s | |
| Price | $6,496.95 | $5,996.95 |
| Playback Functions | Auto Image Rotation Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images) GPS data display Highlights Histogram Display Image Comment IPTC information embedding and display Movie Playback Movie Slideshow Photo Information Playback with Zoom Slideshow Voice Memo |
Auto Image Rotation Full-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) GPS data display Highlights Histogram Display Image Comment IPTC information embedding and display Movie Playback Movie Slideshow Photo Information Playback with Zoom Slideshow Voice Memo |
| Live View Shooting | Photography Live View Mode with available Silent Mode Movie Live View Mode |
Photography Live View Mode Movie Live View Mode |
| Monitor Size | 3.2in. diagonal | 3.2in. diagonal |
| ISO Sensitivity | ISO100-102,400 Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 EV (ISO 3,280,000 equivalent) above ISO 102,400; auto ISO sensitivity control available |
ISO100-25,600 Lo-1 (ISO 50) Hi-4 (ISO 409,600) |
| File Format Still Images | JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; large, medium, and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression) TIFF (RGB) |
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats NEF (RAW): lossless compressed 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed or uncompressed NEF (RAW Size S) TIFF (RGB) |
| Battery / Batteries | EN-EL18a Lithium-ion Battery | EN-EL18a Lithium-ion Battery |
| White Balance | Auto (3 types) Choose color temperature (2500K–10000K) Cloudy Direct Sunlight Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement available during live view) Shade |
Auto (2 types) Choose color temperature (2500K–10000K) Cloudy Direct Sunlight Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement available during live view) Shade |
| Built-in Flash | — | — |
| Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) | 6.3in.(160mm)x6.3in.(158.5mm)x3.7in.(92mm) | 6.3in.(160mm)x6.2in.(156.5mm)x3.6in.(90.5mm) |
| Monitor Resolution | 2,359,000Dots | 921,000Dots |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F bayonet mount | Nikon F bayonet mount |
| Battery Life (shots per charge) | 3,780shots (CIPA) Movies:Approx. 110 minutes of HD footage |
3,020shots (CIPA) |
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage | FX (36×24):100% Horizontal and 100% Vertical(Approx.) 1.2x (30×20):97% Horizontal and 97% Vertical(Approx.) DX (24×16):97% Horizontal and 97% Vertical(Approx.) 5:4 (30×24):97% horizontal and 100% vertical(Approx.) |
FX (36×24):100% Horizontal and 100% Vertical(Approx.) 1.2x (30×20):97% Horizontal and 97% Vertical(Approx.) DX (24×16):97% Horizontal and 97% Vertical(Approx.) 5:4 (30×24):97% horizontal and 100% vertical(Approx.) |
| White Balance Bracketing | 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV | 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV |
| Storage Media | CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I, compliant with UDMA) XQD Type Memory |
CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I, compliant with UDMA) XQD Type Memory |
| Effective Pixels (Megapixels) | 20.8million | 16.2million |
| In-Camera Image Editing | Color Balance D-Lighting Distortion Control Edit Movie Filter Effects Image Overlay Monochrome NEF (RAW) Processing Perspective Control Red-Eye Correction Resize Side-by-Side Comparison Straighten Trim |
Color Balance D-Lighting Distortion Control Edit Movie Filter Effects Image Overlay Monochrome NEF (RAW) Processing Perspective Control Red-Eye Correction Resize Side-by-Side Comparison Straighten Trim |
| Dynamic AF Mode | Number of AF points: 25, 72 and 153 (3D-tracking) | Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking) |
| Flash Bracketing | 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV | 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV |
| Card Slot | 2 XQD memory type cards or 2 CompactFlash© (CF) cards |
1 CompactFlash© (CF) card and 1 XQD memory type card |
| AC Adapter | EH-6b AC Adapter Requires EP-6 Power Supply Connector |
EH-6b AC Adapter Requires EP-6 Power Supply Connector |
| Lens Compatibility at a Glance*** | AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible Metering with AI lenses (exposure modes A and M only) |
AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible Metering with AI lenses |
| Monitor Type | Wide Viewing Angle Touch TFT-LCD (Touch for playback only) | Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.72x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0 m–1)(Approx.) | 0.70x(Approx.) |
| GPS | GP-1A GPS unit | GP-1A GPS unit |
| Auto-area AF Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. Weight | 49.6oz.(1,405g)with battery and two XQD memory cards but without body cap and accessory shoe cover 49.9 oz. (1,415 g) with battery and two CompactFlash memory cards but without body cap and accessory shoe cover |
41.6oz.(1180g)camera body only |
| Sensor Size | 35.9mmx23.9mm | 36.0mmx23.9mm |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/8000sec. | 1/8000sec. |
| Image Sensor Format | FX | FX |
| Slowest Shutter Speed | 30sec. | 30sec. |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 17 mm (-1.0 m¯¹) | 18mm (-1.0m¯¹) |
| Top FP High Speed Sync | Up to1/8000 | Up to1/8000 |
| Flash Sync Modes | Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported Front-curtain sync (normal) Rear-curtain sync Red-Eye reduction Red-Eye reduction with slow sync Slow rear-curtain sync Slow sync |
Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported Front-curtain sync (normal) Rear-curtain sync Red-Eye reduction Red-Eye reduction with slow sync Slow rear-curtain sync Slow sync Off |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV |
| Scene Modes | — | — |
| Movie | 4K/UHD 3,840×2,160 / 30 fps 4K/UHD 3,840×2,160 / 25 fps 4K/UHD 3,840×2,160 / 24 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 60 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 50 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 30 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 25 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 crop / 60 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 crop / 50 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 crop / 30 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 crop / 25 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 crop / 24 fps HD 1,280×720 / 60 fps HD 1,280×720 / 50 fps Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively High quality available at all frame sizes, normal quality available at all sizes except 3,840 x 2,160 |
Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 60 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 50 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 30 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 25 fps Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps HD 1,280×720 / 60 fps HD 1,280×720 / 50 fps VGA 640×424 / 30 fps VGA 640×424 / 25 fps |
| Mirror Lock Up | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV | ±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV |
| Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution | 12frames per second 14frames per second with mirror up |
11frames per second |
| Focus Modes | Continuous-servo (AF-C) Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only and D-Movie only Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder Normal area Single-servo AF (AF-S) Wide area |
Continuous-servo (AF-C) Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only Full-time Servo (AF-F) available in Live View only Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder Normal area Single-servo AF (AF-S) Wide area |
| Movie Audio | Built-in microphone, stereo External stereo microphone (optional) Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted |
Built-in microphone, monaural External stereo microphone (optional) |
| Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points | 153 | 51 |
| Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) | CLS Supported | CLS Supported |
| Exposure Bracketing | 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV | 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV |
| Picture Control | Flat Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Standard User-customizable Settings Vivid |
Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Standard User-customizable Settings Vivid |
Nikon D5 vs. D4s vs. D3s specifications comparison
Comparison data source: Nikon USA
