6.28 in 6.18 in  | 6.3 in 6.16 in  | |
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 Nikon D3S |  Nikon D4S | |
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| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Image sensor format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor size | 1.42 in | 1.42 in |
| Sensor photo detectors | 13.0 Mpx | 17.0 Mpx |
| Effective pixels | 12.0 Mpx | 16.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h |
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| Max resolution | 4256 x 2832 px | 4928 x 3280 px |
| Other resolutions |
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| Processor | Expeed | Expeed 4 |
| Nikon D3S | Nikon D4S | |
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| ISO |
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| ISO minimum | 200 | 200 |
| ISO maximum | 12800 | 25600 |
| Boosted ISO minimum | 100 | 50 |
| Boosted ISO maximum | 102400 | 409600 |
| Maximum image resolution | 4256 x 2832 px | 4928 x 3280 px |
| White balance presets | 12 | 12 |
| White balance modes |
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| Custom white balance | yes | yes |
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| Photo effects |
| Vivid |
| Image stabilizer | yes | no |
| Image stabilization type | No | No |
| Uncompressed format | RAW + TIFF | RAW + TIFF |
| AEB/HDR support | yes | yes |
| Nikon D3S | Nikon D4S | |
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| Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Magnification (Crop factor) | 1.0 x | 1.0 x |
| AF assist (auto-focus assist light) | no | Lamp |
| Contrast autofocus | yes | yes |
| Contrast adjustment | yes | yes |
| Autofocus in recording mode | no | yes |
| Focal length multiplier | 1x | 1x |
| Autofocus |
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| Manual focus | yes | yes |
| Number of focus points | 51 | 51 |
| Max number of AF points (incl. assistant) | 51 | 51 |
| Image stabiliser | Lens based only | Lens based only |
| Phase detection autofocus | yes | yes |
| Nikon D3S | Nikon D4S | |
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| Screen size | 3.0 in | 3.2 in |
| Articulated LCD | no | no |
| Screen technology | LCD | LCD TFT |
| Screen dots | 921000 | 921000 |
| Touch screen | no | no |
| Live view | yes | yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100.0 % | 100.0 % |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7 x | 0.7 x |
| Separate info display | yes | yes |
| Nikon D3S | Nikon D4S | |
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| Minimum shutter speed | 30.0 s | 30.0 s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s | 1.0 s |
| Shutter priority | yes | yes |
| Aperture priority | yes | yes |
| Manual exposure mode | yes | yes |
| Number of exposures | 2 | 2 |
| Exposure compensation plus | 5 | 5 |
| Exposure compensation minus | -5 | -5 |
| Expousure compensation steps |
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| AE EV steps |
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| Continuous shooting | yes | yes |
| Self-timer delay |
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| Histogram | yes | yes |
| AE frames |
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| WB Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
| Subject / scene modes | no | no |
| Flash sync speed | 1/250s | 1/250s |
| Built-in flash | yes | no |
| Flash modes |
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| External flash connection |
| Hot shoe |
| External flash | yes | yes |
| Continuous drive | 11.0 fps | 11.0 fps |
| Scene modes |
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| Self-timer | yes | yes |
| Metering modes |
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| Manual settings | yes | yes |
| Self-timer options | custom | custom |
| Speed (JPEG) | 9.0 fps | 11.0 fps |
| Speed (RAW) | 9.0 fps | 11.0 fps |
| Exposure bracketing | 0.3 - 1.0±EV | 0.3 - 1.0±EV |
| Nikon D3S | Nikon D4S | |
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| Maximum resolution | 1280 x 720 px | 1920 x 1080 px |
| Video recording | yes | yes |
| Recording resolutions |
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| HD type | Not supported | Full HD |
| Supported video file formats | AVI |
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| Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 24.0 fps | 60.0 fps |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 24.0 fps | 60.0 fps |
| Nikon D3S | Nikon D4S | |
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| Built-in microphone | yes | yes |
| Microphone type | Stereo | Mono |
| Voice recording | yes | yes |
| Nikon D3S | Nikon D4S | |
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| Body type | SLR | SLR |
| Body material | Aluminum-magnesium | Aluminum-magnesium |
| Colour of product | Black | Black |
| Anti-dust system | yes | yes |
| Environmentally sealed | yes | yes |
| Nikon D3S | Nikon D4S | |
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| Weight | 43.74 oz | 41.62 oz |
| Width | 6.28 in | 6.3 in |
| Height | 6.18 in | 6.16 in |
| Depth | 3.44 in | 3.56 in |
| Nikon D3S | Nikon D4S | |
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| Compatible memory cards |
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| Memory slots | 2 | 2 |
| Storage types |
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| Nikon D3S | Nikon D4S | |
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| Power source type | Battery | Battery |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 4200 | 3020 |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of batteries supported | 1 | 1 |
| Nikon D3S | Nikon D4S | |
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| HDMI | yes | yes |
| USB version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wireless | Optional | Optional |
| Remote control | yes | yes |
| PictBridge | yes | yes |
| NFC | no | no |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no | no |
| Firewire | no | no |
| Nikon D3S | Nikon D4S | |
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| Timelapse recording | yes | yes |
| Orientation sensor | yes | yes |
| Tripod mounting supported | yes | yes |
| On Screen Display (OSD) languages |
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