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SENSOR Effective pixels: 21 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5588 x 3712
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 21 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100-102400 (expandable to 50-3280000)
IMAGE Boosted ISO (maximum): 3280000
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 14.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 2,359,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 3840 x 2160 (30p/25p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p)
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Stereo
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 153
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 3780
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SENSOR Sensor size: Full frame (36 x 23.9 mm)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 1350 g (2.98 lb / 47.62 oz)
Summary
The D5 highest resolution of 5588 x 3712 pixels (21 megapixels) is better than the D4S maximum resolution of 4928 x 3280 pixels (16 megapixels). The D4S is produced with larger sensor compared to the D5: Full frame (36 x 23.9 mm) versus Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm). It is the most important difference between these cameras as big sensor allows the photographer to take photos of the better quality. The D5 offers a wider ISO range of 100-102400 than 100-25600 ISO range of the D4S. Such ISO numbers allow the camera owner to take good quality photos in low light situations. The D5 has more focus points than the D4S: 153 vs 51. More number of focus points means less risk of losing focus lock when tracking a moving subject.
The D5 display is better as it offers more screen dots 2,359,000 in comparison to 921,000 dots of the D4S display. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The D5 has a touch screen.
The D5 battery life is better than the D4S battery life. According to CIPA standards you will be able to capture 3780 photos with the D5 and only 3020 with the D4S. The D4S weighs 1350g that is 65g lighter than the weight of the D5.
Taking into account the above differences the Nikon D5 becomes the best choice. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon