Sony a6700 vs Nikon D4s

This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a6700 and Nikon D4s. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Sony a6700 is manufacturered by Sony but Nikon D4s is from Nikon. Both Sony and Nikon are well known brands though.

Sony a6700 were released 2023 and Nikon D4s was released 2014. That is a 9 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Sony a6700 2023
Nikon D4s 2014

Type of camera

Sony a6700 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D4s is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Sony a6700 has a "Sony 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 **
Sony a6700 75 mm
Sony APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
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 (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Sony a6700 has a 26 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
Sony a6700 26 MP
25560576 pixels
6192 x 4128
Nikon D4s 16 MP
16163840 pixels
4928 x 3280

Sony a6700 has a 58 % 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

Sony a6700 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D4s. Sony a6700 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Nikon D4s has 100 to 25600.

Camera ISO Range
Sony a6700 100-32000
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 Sony a6700
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. Sony a6700 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Nikon D4s can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Sony a6700 11
Nikon D4s 11

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Sony a6700 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 174% heavier than Sony a6700 and its 493 gr (or 1.09 lb).

Camera Weight
Sony a6700 493 gr
1.09 lb
Nikon D4s 1350 gr
2.98 lb

Sony a6700 vs Nikon D4s Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a6700 and Nikon D4s, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Sony a6700
Nikon D4s
Name Sony a6700 Nikon D4s
Manufacturer Sony Nikon
Release Date and Price
Sony a6700
Nikon D4s
Release Year 2023 2014
Release Date 2023-07-12 2014-02-25
MSRP 1399 USD 6499 USD
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Camera Type
Sony a6700
Nikon D4s
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Sony a6700
Nikon D4s
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm)
Also known as "FX"
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6192 x 4128 pixels 4928 x 3280 pixels
Megapixels 26 MP 16 MP
Image Processor BIONZ XR EXPEED 4
Image
Sony a6700
Nikon D4s
ISO Range 100 - 32000 100 - 25600
White Balance Presets 10 12
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift (5-axis))
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW + TIFF
Optics & Focus
Sony a6700
Nikon D4s
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 759 51
Lens Mount Sony E

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
FX (Full frame)
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Sony a6700
Nikon D4s
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Fixed
Screen size 3” 3.2”
Screen dots 1036800 921000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 1.07× (0.71× 35mm equiv.) 0.7×
Viewfinder Resolution 2360000 N/A
Photography features
Sony a6700
Nikon D4s
Frames per second 11 fps 11 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash No No
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps)
Videography features
Sony a6700
Nikon D4s
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format H.264
H.265
XAVC-S
XAVC-HS
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 3840 x 2160
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Sony a6700
Nikon D4s
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
XQD
Connectivity
Sony a6700
Nikon D4s
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11ac MIMO 2x2)
Yes
Optional via WT-5A or WT-4A
Remote Control Yes (via App) Yes (wired or wireless)
GPS No Yes
Optional via GP-1A
Body & Dimensions
Sony a6700
Nikon D4s
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-FZ100
Lithium-Ion EN-EL18a rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 570 shots 3020 shots
Width 122 mm 160 mm
Height 69 mm 157 mm
Depth 64 mm 91 mm
Weight 493 gram 1350 gram