Nikon D4 vs Canon EOS R10

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D4 and Canon EOS R10. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Nikon D4 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS R10 is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

Nikon D4 were released 2012 and Canon EOS R10 was released 2022. That is a 10 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Nikon D4 2012
Canon EOS R10 2022

Type of camera

Nikon D4 is a DSLR camera while Canon EOS R10 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D4 has a "Nikon FX"-sensor while Canon EOS R10 has a "Canon APS-C"-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 **
Nikon D4 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier
Canon EOS R10 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** 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 (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Nikon D4 has a 16,2 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS R10 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Nikon D4 16,2 MP
16163840 pixels
4928 x 3280
Canon EOS R10 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

Canon EOS R10 has a 48 % 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 R10. Nikon D4 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 204800 while Canon EOS R10 has 100 to 32000.

Camera ISO Range
Nikon D4 100-204800
Canon EOS R10 100-32000

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.

Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R10 belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D4
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R10

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D4 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS R10 can shoot up to 15 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D4 11
Canon EOS R10 15

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Nikon D4 and Canon EOS R10 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 215% heavier than Canon EOS R10 and its 426 gr (or 0.94 lb).

Camera Weight
Nikon D4 1340 gr
2.95 lb
Canon EOS R10 426 gr
0.94 lb

Nikon D4 vs Canon EOS R10 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D4 and Canon EOS R10, 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
Nikon D4
Canon EOS R10
Name Nikon D4 Canon EOS R10
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
Release Date and Price
Nikon D4
Canon EOS R10
Release Year 2012 2022
Release Date 2012-01-06 2022-05-24
MSRP 5999 USD 979 USD
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Camera Type
Nikon D4
Canon EOS R10
Camera Type DSLR Mirrorless
Sensor
Nikon D4
Canon EOS R10
Sensor Size Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm)
Also known as "FX"
APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 4928 x 3280 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 16,2 MP 24 MP
Image Processor EXPEED 3 DIGIC X
Image
Nikon D4
Canon EOS R10
ISO Range 100 - 204800 100 - 32000
White Balance Presets 12 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Nikon D4
Canon EOS R10
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 51 651
Lens Mount Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Canon RF

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier 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
APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Nikon D4
Canon EOS R10
Articulated LCD Fixed Fully articulated
Screen size 3,2” 3”
Screen dots 921000 N/A
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type TFT color LCD with brightness control TFT color LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7× 0.95×
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 3690000
Photography features
Nikon D4
Canon EOS R10
Frames per second 11 fps 15 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No Yes
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Average
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Nikon D4
Canon EOS R10
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Nikon D4
Canon EOS R10
Memory Card Compact Flash
XQD
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Nikon D4
Canon EOS R10
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Optional via WT-5, WT-5A
Yes
Built-in
Remote Control Yes (via ten-pin remote terminal) Yes (Wired or wireless)
GPS Yes
GP-1 or GPS device compliant with NMEA0183 version 2.01 or 3.01 (requires optional MC-35 GPS adapter cord and cable with D-sub 9-pin connector)
No
Body & Dimensions
Nikon D4
Canon EOS R10
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion EN-EL18 rechargeable battery & charger
LP-E17
Battery Life (CIPA) N/A 450 shots
Width 160 mm 123 mm
Height 157 mm 88 mm
Depth 91 mm 83 mm
Weight 1340 gram 426 gram