Canon EOS Kiss X8i vs Nikon D4s

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Kiss X8i and Nikon D4s. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Canon EOS Kiss X8i

Nikon D4s

Manufacturing

Canon EOS Kiss X8i is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D4s is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.

Canon EOS Kiss X8i were released 2015 and Nikon D4s was released 2014. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Canon EOS Kiss X8i	2015
Nikon D4s	2014

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS Kiss X8i has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D4s has a "Nikon FX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS Kiss X8i	80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Nikon D4s	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Canon EOS Kiss X8i has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D4s has 16 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Canon EOS Kiss X8i	24 MP 24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000
Nikon D4s	16 MP 16163840 pixels 4928 x 3280

Canon EOS Kiss X8i has a 48 % larger resolution than Nikon D4s. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Nikon D4s has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Kiss X8i. Nikon D4s has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS Kiss X8i has 100 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Canon EOS Kiss X8i	100-12800
Nikon D4s	100-25600

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss X8i
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D4s

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Kiss X8i can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Nikon D4s can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS Kiss X8i	5
Nikon D4s	11

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Canon EOS Kiss X8i and Nikon D4s can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon D4s weighs 1350 gr (equal to 2.98 lb) which is 143% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss X8i and its 555 gr (or 1.22 lb).

Camera	Weight
Canon EOS Kiss X8i	555 gr 1.22 lb
Nikon D4s	1350 gr 2.98 lb