Canon EOS Rebel T4i vs Nikon D4

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Rebel T4i and Nikon D4. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Canon EOS Rebel T4i

Nikon D4

Manufacturing

Canon EOS Rebel T4i is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D4 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.

These two camera models were both released 2012.

Camera	Released
Canon EOS Rebel T4i	2012
Nikon D4	2012

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS Rebel T4i has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D4 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 Rebel T4i	80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Nikon D4	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 Rebel T4i has a 18 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D4 has 16,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Canon EOS Rebel T4i	18 MP 17915904 pixels 5184 x 3456
Nikon D4	16,2 MP 16163840 pixels 4928 x 3280

Canon EOS Rebel T4i has a 11 % larger resolution than Nikon D4. 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 D4 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Rebel T4i. Nikon D4 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 204800 while Canon EOS Rebel T4i has 100 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Canon EOS Rebel T4i	100-12800
Nikon D4	100-204800

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 Rebel T4i
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D4

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Rebel T4i can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Nikon D4 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS Rebel T4i	5
Nikon D4	11

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Canon EOS Rebel T4i and Nikon D4 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 D4 weighs 1340 gr (equal to 2.95 lb) which is 133% heavier than Canon EOS Rebel T4i and its 575 gr (or 1.27 lb).

Camera	Weight
Canon EOS Rebel T4i	575 gr 1.27 lb
Nikon D4	1340 gr 2.95 lb