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By admin, on March 19th, 2014
Samsung NX mini announced today, the camera system is based on 1 inch sensor format, similar to Pentax Q and Nikon 1 series, take a look at the specification comparison review below
Samsung NX Mini features more megapixel than Nikon J3, but Nikon J3 have hybrid AF system and Samsung is limited to contrast based system you you will sure get fast AF speed from J3 camera when compared with Samsung NX mini,
Lack of mechanical shutter in Samsung NX Mini – The Samsung NX Mini doesn’t have a mechanical shutter, the system software does all the job, the J3 have both type of Hybrid shutter mechanism (electronic + mechanical).
Better video recording option in J3 – The Nikon J3 offers you better video recording frame rate compared to Samsung NX mini,
Nikon J3 Continuous shooting with AF: Nikon J3 offers 15fps of continuous shooting speed with full resolution and continuous AF on the other hand the Top shooting speed of Samsung NX Mini 30 fps without AF.
Display: Nikon J3 have better display unit.
Verdict: Samsung NX Mini is a excellent ultra slime mirrorless camera but the specification is not better than Nikon J3 camera.
Please also note that Nikon J3 update will arrive anytime soon, so we recommend you to hold your purchase if you are planning to buy a J3 camera and wait for a better version –> Nikon J4
Samsung NX Mini available for pre-order on B&H, Amazon
By admin, on March 16th, 2014
Nikon D610 High ISO test with Canon 5D Mark III, Nikon D800 is shown below, the Nikon D610 camera have significant amount of color noise + more details in the images, see the test below and share your thoughts with us…
Nikon D610 vs 5D Mark III: Nikon D610 showing sharp images with color noise on the other hand the Canon 5D Mark III have less details and no noise, the 5D Mark III have bit aggressive noise reduction filter compared to Nikon D610.
Continue reading Nikon D610 vs 5D Mark III, Nikon D800 and Sony A7 High ISO Test
By admin, on March 15th, 2014
Nikon V3 is a successor of Nikon V2 camera, the V2 have major upgrade in its core specification compared to Nikon V2 camera…
New Sensor and New Image processor: The new sensor gives you more ISO range compared to the old one, hence you get better low light images and more resolution, and the new processor of Nikon D4s DSLR (optimized for Nikon 1 series) gives amazing speed boost to the camera.
Speed:
- AF system of Nikon V3 is bit more advance, we get 105 Phase AF points and 171 contrast AF points in V3 and Nikon V2 have 73 Phase AF points and 135 Contrast AF points.
- The Nikon V3 with more resolution is capable of shooting continuous shots with Full Time AF @ 20fps, in the other hand the Nikon V2 was limited to 15fps with bit low resolution.
- Without continuous AF: Nikon V3 can shoot 60 frames per second @ 18 megapixels and Nikon V2 can also shoot 60fps @ 14 Megapixels.
- Nikon V3 Canon Record HD Videos at a frame rate of 120fps, Nikon V2 limited to 60fps only.
Nikon V3 is missing EVF, but you Canon but it if you need.
Verdict: We highly recommend you to buy Nikon V3 camera to our users, Nikon V2 may wait for Nikon V4 to see a major upgrade core specification.
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By admin, on March 9th, 2014
Basic difference between the A5000 and Sony A6000 is Sony A6000 comes with advance PDAF sensor that have phase AF points within the sensor hence you get faster AF speed and Continuous shooting speed with Sony A6000 + you also get more ISO range for noise free low-light shooting, but you have to pay approx $200+ extra when compared to Sony A5000 price tag.
The Sony A5000 have a contrast based AF system only and limited ISO range.
Core Difference between A5000 and A6000
The other features of A6000 include presence of hotshoe and OLED Viewfinder – both features are not available in A5000.
Verdict: We recommend you to buy A6000, it features better sensor, AF system and OLED viewfinder.
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By admin, on March 1st, 2014
Nikon D4s is not a true successor of Nikon D4 DSLR, its just a speedy version of Nikon D4 camera that may fit easily more with sports shooters and photojournalist.
Now take a look at the specification comparison review of both the camera, does Nikon new Expeed 4 image processor is faster than Canon Dual Digic 5+ ?, find out your answer below…
Sensor: The Nikon D4s features 16.2 megapixels Full frame (36 x 23.9 mm) CMOS Sensor same as of Nikon D4 DSLR, the increased ISO range in D4 is due to (standard upto 25600 and expandable upto 409600) the new Expeed 4 image processor, the Canon 1DX on the other hand features 18.1 megapixels Full frame (36 x 24 mm) CMOS Sensor 1-stop more standard ISO range and 1-stop less expandable ISO range when compared to Nikon D4 DSLR.
ISO performance:
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Nikon D4s |
Canon 1D X |
| ISO Standard |
100-25600 |
100-51,200 |
| ISO Expandable |
50- 409600 |
50 – 204,800 |
Auto Focus
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Nikon D4s |
Canon 1DX |
| Autofocus |
Number of focus points 51 |
Number of focus points 61 |
| Cross-Type Points |
15 |
41 (5 diagonal) |
| AF Sensor compatible with Apertures |
f/8 |
f/8 |
| AF Engine |
Multi-CAM 3500FX (same as D3) |
DIGIC IV |
| Predictive tracking |
Yes |
Yes |
Nikon D4s AF System
Nikon D4s features same (old) AF engine used in D3, D4 DSLR – Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor handles 51 AF points, aligns its 15 cross-type sensors in the central viewfinder area to detect contrast in both vertical and horizontal lines for better AF performance.
Nikon AF system is old, but comes with a upgraded AF Algorithm that features Group area AF, When Group-area AF is selected, the camera uses one focus point selected by the user and one each above, below, to the right, and to the left of the selected focus point, for a total of five focus points used as single AF point. It helps to capture speedy subjects with greater certainty without focus shifting to the background.
Canon 1DX AF System
Auto focus Points: The number of AF points and Cross/Type points canon wins, the Canon 1D X features 41 AF cross type points and 5 of the center points are oriented diagonally for faster AF performance.
AF Engine: Canon 1D X AF system uses dedicated Digic 4 processor , EOS-1D X’s comes with 61-point Area AF system that includes 41 cross-type sensors and 5 dual-cross type AF points for extra precision.
Canon 1D X offers six presets for different shooting situations, Each of these presets can be adjusted for ‘Tracking sensitivity’
For faster predictive focus measurements so that the EOS-1D X can begin predictive tracking as soon as a subject begins to move.
| Canon EOS-1D X AF mode presets, defined by subject behavior: |
| 1. Versatile multi purpose |
4. Subjects that accelerate or decelerate quickly |
| 2. Continue shooting, ignore obstructions |
5. Erratic Subject Movement |
| 3. Instantly refocus suddenly with obstructions |
6. Subjects that change speed and move erratically |
Six preset Case studies
There are six AF ‘Case studies’ preset within the EOS-1D X
- Case 1 is for general purpose shooting that provides accurate and fast focus across a wide range of shooting situations.
- Case 2 is designed for situations where the subject may move away from the AF point momentarily.
- Case 3 allows you to instantly focus on subjects that enter the AF point area.
- Case 4 is designed for subjects that change speed or direction rapidly.
- Case 5 is designed for use with automatic AF point selection, Zone AF and AF Point expansion and subjects that move erratically, up and down or left and right.
- Case 6 is for subjects that change speed abruptly and move erratically. Like ‘Case 5’ it is used with Automatic AF point selection, Zone AF and AF Point Expansion.
Continuous shooting
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Nikon D4s |
Canon 1D X |
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exposure and focusing is locked with the first frame
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| Continuous shooting |
11 fps |
14 fps |
1DX that wins in the shooting speed, you get 3 extra frame per second in canon.
Video Shooting
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Nikon D4s |
Canon 1D X |
| Video Shooting Format |
MPEG-4 / H.264 |
MPEG-4 / H.264 |
| Video Resolutions |
1920 x 1080 (60, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) |
| Video ISO Range |
200-204800 |
100-51200 |
Nikon gives you option to record your Fill HD videos @ 60fps frame rate however the Canon is limited to 30 fps frame rate at the Full HD mode, but not only that you get more extra benefit from Nikon D4s such as
- More Video ISO range in Nikon D4s DSLR.
- You can record 1,920 x 1,080/30p Full HD and HD movies in three formats that are FX-, DX-based and 1,920 x 1,080 crop movie format.
Nikon D4s with More shooting modes: With Canon 1D X you can use Canon EF lenses only, but with Nikon D4s you can use DX and FX lenses, Nikon D4s offers four image area options: FX format (36.0 x 23.9 mm), 5:4 crop (29.9 x 23.9 mm), 1.2x crop (29.9 x 19.9 mm) and DX format (23.4 x 15.5 mm). The camera also offers three image area options for Full HD video thereby tripling its potential for moviemaking.
Storage: 1DX coming with two slots of high-speed UDMA 7 Compact Flash cards, D4s also comes with two slots one for UDMA 7 and the other slot for the new XDC card format.
Conclusion: I think Nikon need a “Nikon D5” DSLR to beat the core specification of 1 year old Canon 1DX DSLR, The AF system of Canon 1DX is still advance and on the other hand Nikon features better video mode and expandable ISO range is 1 stop more than Canon 1DX (although the standard ISO range remains 1-Stop less than Canon 1DX)
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By admin, on February 28th, 2014
Nikon D4s vs Nikon D4, the newly developed DSLR bring many new features inside it that includes new sensor, fast image processor and better video mode, for more details take a look at the details below.
Increase in ISO range – Two factors inside the camera responsible for the ISO range first is sensor and second is image processor, form the High ISO test images that we have seen (included at the end of the post) we can clearly see better noise control (with bit less details) in D4s High ISO images so we conclude that
- The sensor quality is same as of Nikon D4
- Newly developed noise reduction algorithm work bit more aggressively inside Nikon D4s when compared to Nikon D4.
Fast Image Processor: Nikon added newly developed image processor inside Nikon D4s body, the new image processor is approx 30% faster than the old Expeed 3 image processor (according to Nikon). The Newly developed image processor also increases the AF speed of the camera upto 30% during test condition,
Nikon D4s comes with group area AF to quickly acquire the AF point for the first time: The five AF points of the center can be configured to utilize five AF points as a single focusing point in the Group Area AF setting for heightened initial subject recognition.
The Auto Focus module is same as Nikon D4 (Muilti CAM 3500 FX) but due to EXPEED 4 image processor the overall AF speed increases.
For more details about the improvement take a look at the table below.
Video: Nikon D4s can now record videos upto 60fps at Full HD mode, + three formats are also available that include FX, DX and CX format, take a look at the table below for major difference between these two prime machine.
Nikon D4s vs Nikon D4 High ISO Test
I really appreciate the effort made by Nikon to boost the ISO range to a next level, but when I see at comparison images taken at ISO 1600, the Nikon D4s noise reduction filter look bit strong compared to Nikon D4, as a result we can clearly see less noise + bit less details in the image samples. The Nikon D4s images look bit softer than the Nikon D4 images.
Verdict: Nikon D4s have many improvements over AF system and Video modes, you also get improved ISO range with D4, however base at ISO range the D4 look bit more sharp than D4s.
For Current D4 owners I will recommend you to wait for Nikon D5 DSLR to see major improvement over ISO range and AF system, for new users / buyers we highly recommend you to buy Nikon D4s.
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By admin, on February 24th, 2014
Canon G1X Mark II features newly developed 1..5 inch CMOS sensor and on the other hand the Sony RX100M2 features 1 inch sensor, the other major difference is the size, the size of Canon G1X is really bit bigger than your pocket slim Jeans pocket and demands a large Jacket pocket.
Sensor size: The Canon features bigger sensor size and less megapixels compared to Sony RX100 M2,
Bigger sensor size collects more light in the sensor area compared to the smaller one and hence you get better low light performance and greater color depth.
Bigger Photodiodes in Canon G1X Mark II Sensor: Photodiodes are the part of the sensor that’s actually sensitive to light, a photodiode converts light (photons) into electricity (electrons). Sony 1 inch sensor have approx 20 million photosites, and on the other hand the Canon G1X Mark II have 1.5 inch sensor and 12 million photosites, bigger sensor can obviously collect a lot more light per pixel – Canon G1X Mark II is bigger and will collect more light compared to Sony RX100 M II.
No-optical low pass filter – Sony RX100 M2 have no optical low pass filter inside hence you will get more sharp images when compared to Canon G1X Mar II
AF system: Both camera features Same contrast based AF system, but Canon comes with more AF points compared to RX100 M2. The newly developed AF system of Canon G1X Mark II is approx 2X faster than its predecessor. The PowerShot G1 X Mark II also supports 1-point and Touch AF.
Lens: Canon features more optical zoom lens than Sony, but Sony with limited zoom gives you more bit bright lens at the wide-end.
Image Stabilization: Canon features Hybrid Image Stabilization system , it include Panning IS, Macro (Hybrid) setting specifically corrects for shift-type shake, Dynamic mode IS for Video, Powered IS active while using telephoto zoom and Active Tripod mode corrects minor amount of camera shake, Sony RX100 M2 have Optical SteadyShot image stabilization that works Active 3-Way stabilization works on clockwise and counter-clockwise movements only.
Fast Continuous Shooting Speed: Sony offers fast continuous shooting of 10fps, Canon G1X limited to 5fps only.
Display: Canon features high resolution fixed touch screen and Sony have tilting touch screen (no touch), with Canon G1X its easy to quickly access the main menus… so final choice is your which type of screen you prefer.
Both camera features built-in WiFi and NFC that enables remote shooting and wireless transfer of images .
Size and Weight: Sony RX100 M2 lighter and smaller than Canon G1X Mark II, +1 it will also comes with more battery life, suitable for travel photographers.
More Manual Controls in Canon G1X Mark II: Canon G1X Mark II comes with Dual Control Rings, inner ring is stepped and can be directed to set aperture value, shutter speed and exposure compensation and the outer, continuous ring gives you full control over the AF of the camera.
Verdict: Based on Specification Comparison review we recommend you to buy Canon G1X Mark II camera since it will give you better image quality than Sony RX100 M2 camera, but if you are a travel photographer and need a ultra slime camera for your pocket than Sony RX100 M2 is a excellent choice.
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