Nikon D5 versus Nikon D4s: 19 Key Differences

Confused about what’s new with the Nikon D5? Easily size it up against its predecessor the D4s using our handy comparison chart

 

Nikon D5 versus Nikon D4s: 19 Key Differences

 

 Nikon D5Nikon D4s
Megapixels 20.82 MP CMOS 16.2MP CMOS sensor
Processor EXPEED 5 EXPEED 4
Metering sensor 180K-pixel RGB 90K-pixel RGB
ISO Range Native ISO 100-102,400 (extendable to 50-3,280,000) Native ISO 100-25,600 (extendable to 50-409,600)
Highest burst rate 14 fps 11 fps
Video 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Image size (max) 5588 x 3712 4928 x 3280
Screen 3.2-inch, 2,359K-dot TFT LCD touchscreen 3.2-inch, 921k-dot TFT LCD
Viewfinder Optical viewfinder, magnification 0.72x Optical viewfinder, magnification 0.7x
Focus points 153 autofocus points, 99 cross-type 51 focus points, 15 cross-type
AF detection range -4 to +20 EV -2 to +19 EV
Picture Styles Flat, Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, Custom Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, Custom
Dedicated AF processor Yes No
4K time lapse Yes No
Dimensions Approx. 160 x 158.5 x 92 mm Approx. 160 x 156.5 x 90.5 mm
Card slot 2 XQD cards or 2 CompactFlash (CF) cards 1 XQD card and 1 CompactFlash (CF) card
USB USB 3.0 USB 2.0
Battery life 3,780 shots 3,020 shots
Weight (body only) 1,415 g (inc. batteries) 1,350 g (inc. batteries and memory card)

 

 

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