Nikon D800 vs. D4 specs comparison

Here is a quick comparison between the Nikon D800 and Nikon D4 based on the specifications listed on Nikon’s website:

 Camera  NikonD800 Nikon D4
Effective Pixels 36.3 million 16.2 million
Sensor Size 35.9mm x 24mm 36.0mm x 23.9mm
Lens Mount Nikon F bayonet mount Nikon F bayonet mount
Effective Pixels 36.3 million 16.2 million
Sensor Size 35.9mm x 24mm 36.0mm x 23.9mm
Image Sensor Format FX FX
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): lossless compressed 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed or uncompressed

TIFF (RGB)

JPEG: JPEG-Baseline-Compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality

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

TIFF (RGB)
Picture Control Landscape

Monochrome

Neutral

Portrait

Standard

User-customizable Settings

Vivid
Landscape

Monochrome

Neutral

Portrait

Standard

User-customizable Settings

Vivid
Storage Media CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I, compliant with UDMA)

SD

SDHC

SDXC
CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I, compliant with UDMA)

XQD Type Memory
Card Slot 1 CompactFlash© (CF) card and 1 Secure Digital (SD) card 1 CompactFlash© (CF) card and 1 XQD memory type card
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 97% 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.
Viewfinder Magnification 0.70x Approx. 0.70x Approx.
Interchangeable Focusing Screens
Lens Compatibility at a Glance*** AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible

Metering with AI lenses
AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible

Metering with AI lenses
Fastest Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec. 1/8000 sec.
Slowest Shutter Speed 30 sec. 30 sec.
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution 4 frames per second 10 frames per second

11 frames per second (AE/AF Locked)
Scene Modes
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
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
Mirror Lock Up Yes Yes
ISO Sensitivity ISO 100 – 6400

Lo-1 (ISO 50)

Hi-1 (ISO 12,800)

Hi-2 (ISO 25,600)
ISO 100 – 12,800

Lo-1 (ISO 50)

Hi-4 (ISO 204,800)
Dynamic AF Mode Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking) Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking)
Auto-area AF Mode Yes Yes
Focus Modes Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A)

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

Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder

Normal area

Single-servo AF (AF-S)

Wide area
Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A)

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

Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder

Normal area

Single-servo AF (AF-S)

Wide area
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points 51 51
Built-in Flash Yes
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
Top FP High Speed Sync Up to 1/8000 Up to 1/8000
Flash Sync Modes Front-curtain sync (normal)

Rear-curtain sync

Red-eye reduction

Red-eye reduction with slow 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
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
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) CLS Supported CLS Supported
White Balance Auto (2 types)

Choose color temperature (2500K–10000K)

Cloudy

Direct Sunlight

Flash

Fluorescent (7 types)

Incandescent

Preset manual (up to 4 values can be stored)

Shade
Auto (2 types)

Choose color temperature (2500K–10000K)

Cloudy

Direct Sunlight

Flash

Fluorescent (7 types)

Incandescent

Preset manual (up to 4 values can be stored)

Shade
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
Live View Shooting Photography Live View Mode

Movie Live View Mode
Photography Live View Mode

Movie Live View Mode
Movie HD 1,920×1,080 / 30 fps

HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps

HD 1,280×720 / 30 fps

HD 1,280×720 / 24 fps

HD 1,280×720 / 60 fps
HD 1,920×1,080 / 30 fps

HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps

HD 1,280×720 / 30 fps

HD 1,280×720 / 60 fps
Movie Audio Built-in microphone, monaural

External stereo microphone (optional)
Built-in microphone, monaural

External stereo microphone (optional)
Monitor Size 3.2 in. diagonal 3.2 in. diagonal
Monitor Resolution 921,000 Dots 921,000 Dots
Monitor Type Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
Playback Functions Auto Image Rotation

Full-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar)

Histogram Display

Image Comment

Movie Playback

Movie Slideshow

Playback with Zoom

Slideshow

Highlights
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
In-Camera Image Editing Color Outline

Color Sketch

D-Lighting

Distortion Control

Edit Movie

Filter Effects

Fisheye

Image Overlay

Miniature Effect

Monochrome

NEF (RAW) Processing

Perspective Control

Quick Retouch

Red-eye Correction

Resize

Selective Color

Side-by-Side Comparison

Straighten

Trim

Color Balance
Color Balance

Color Outline

Color Sketch

D-Lighting

Distortion Control

Edit Movie

Filter Effects

Fisheye

Image Overlay

Miniature Effect

Monochrome

NEF (RAW) Processing

Perspective Control

Quick Retouch

Red-eye Correction

Resize

Selective Color

Side-by-Side Comparison

Straighten

Trim
GPS GP-1 GPS unit GP-1 GPS unit
Battery / Batteries EN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery EN-EL18 Lithium-ion Battery
Battery Life (shots per charge) 900 Battery Life (shots per charge) (CIPA) 2,600 Battery Life (shots per charge) (CIPA)
AC Adapter EH-5b AC Adapter

Requires EP-5B Power Supply Connector
EH-6b AC Adapter

Requires EP-6 Power Supply Connector
Approx. Dimensions Width 5.7 in. (144.78mm)

Height 4.8 in. (121.92mm)

Depth 3.2 in. (81.28mm)
Width 6.3 in. (160mm)

Height 6.2 in. (156.5mm)

Depth 3.6 in. (90.5mm)
Approx. Weight 31.7 oz. (900g)camera body only 41.6 oz. (1180g)camera body only
 Price $2,999.95 $5,999.95