Nikon D4s vs Nikon D750 — Which Is Better?
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Nikon · DSLR · 16.2 MP · Full Frame · Full HD video
Nikon D4s
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Nikon · DSLR · 24.3 MP · Full Frame · Full HD video
Nikon D750
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Nikon D4s and the Nikon D750 are both Nikon F FX full-frame DSLRs from 2014, so any F-mount lens you already own fits either body. The D4s is the larger and heavier machine at 1350 g and 160 x 157 x 91 mm. The D750 measures 141 x 113 x 78 mm and weighs 750 g, making it the smaller and lighter body of the pair for travel and handheld general shooting. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2014 | 2014 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
February 25, 2014 | September 12, 2014 |
| Camera type |  DSLR | DSLR |
| Camera size | 160 x 157 x 91 mm | 141 x 113 x 78 mm |
| Camera weight | 1350 g | 750 g |
| Optics | 62/100 | 71/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe D750 is the stronger choice for heavy cropping and large prints, with 24.3 megapixels against 16.2 on the D4s. That difference gives landscape and portrait shooters more room to reframe a distant subject after capture. If your work is frame-filling action instead, the D4s offers 11 frames per second versus 6.5, an advantage for a peak moment in sports or wildlife sequences. Both cameras share a 51-point autofocus system, an Expeed 4 processor and a native ISO range of 100 to 25600. The D4s extends to an expanded ISO ceiling of 409600, against 51200 on the D750, giving it more latitude for extreme darkness. Its 1/8000 second top shutter speed also allows wider apertures in bright light than the D750's 1/4000 second limit. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
16.2 MP050 | 24.3 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
4928 x 3280 | 6016 x 4016 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
23.9 x 36 | 24 x 35.9 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 Full Frame | Full Frame |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
11 fps045 | 6.5 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Nikon F FX | Nikon F FX |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Expeed 4 | Expeed 4 |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
256003003280000 | 256003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
5030200 | 5030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
4096003003280000 | 512003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
800080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
510300 | 510300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
✗ | ✗ |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder dots | N/A | N/A |
| Video | 70/100 | 56/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoTimelapse is the practical split for video work. The D4s offers built-in timelapse recording, so it can assemble a sequence in camera without an intervalometer or desktop software. The D750 needs external control for the same result. For regular clips, both cameras record Full HD at up to 60 frames per second in MOV format, so neither offers a resolution or frame-rate advantage. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 Full HD | Full HD |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
60 fps | 60 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | No |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MOV | MOV |
| Features | 57/100 | 59/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe D750 is the more convenient camera for framing awkward angles and fill light, because its rear LCD tilts and it carries a built-in flash. Live view from low or high positions, or a quick pop of fill outdoors, needs no accessories. Its screen also resolves 1229000 dots against 921000 on the D4s, a sharper display for checking focus on location. Both bodies offer weather sealing, Wi-Fi and an external flash shoe, and both lack GPS and touch control. GPS therefore requires an add-on unit on either camera if you want geotagged travel images. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
No |  Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen type | LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
9210001150001500000 | 12290001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
No |  Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Storage & battery | 87/100 | 79/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe D4s has the larger rated battery life, with 3020 shots per charge against 1230 on the D750. That rating favours a long event day such as an all-day sports or news assignment. Both bodies have dual card slots, but the formats differ. The D4s takes Compact Flash and XQD, while the D750 uses SD, SDHC and SDXC cards. | ||
| Memory card | Compact Flash, XQD | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Dual memory card slots |  Yes | Yes |
| Battery type | EN-EL18a | EN-EL15 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
3020 shots1505000 | 1230 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | ✗ | ✗ |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the D4s if you shoot fast action in changing light: its 11 fps burst, 1/8000 second shutter, expanded ISO reach and 3020-shot battery rating are built for sports, wildlife and reportage. Its built-in timelapse also simplifies construction or sky sequences.
Choose the D750 for resolution-led work such as landscape, portrait and travel photography. Its 24.3 megapixels, tilting screen and built-in flash make it the better walkabout camera for cropping latitude, awkward-angle framing and a quick pop of fill light.