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Nikon D4S vs Sony Alpha 99

Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.

Nikon

Nikon D4S

Nikon D-series Pro · 2014
Lowest now
$564
MSRP
$6,499
9% of MSRP
Typical pricing right now

Today's price sits in the middle of its recent range. The 90-day window runs from $529 to roughly today's $564. 9% of the $6,499 MSRP. Prices are down 5.1% over the last 30 days.

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Sony

Sony Alpha 99

Sony Alpha (A-mount) · 2012
Lowest now
$700
MSRP
$2,799
25% of MSRP
Well above the 90-day low

Today's price sits well above the recent low. Today's price runs 165% above the 90-day low of $264 (seen Jun 15, 2026). 25% of the $2,799 MSRP. Prices are down 65.0% over the last 30 days.

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Specs side by side

Nikon D4S Sony Alpha 99
Brand Nikon Sony
Family Nikon D-series Pro Sony Alpha (A-mount)
Category body body
Body type DSLR DSLT
Mount F Sony A
Sensor Full Frame Full Frame
Sensor family Nikon FX 16MP CMOS (D4S) · 16.2MP full-frame CMOS Sony FF 24MP CMOS (A99) · 24.3MP full-frame Exmor CMOS
Megapixels 16.2 MP 24.3 MP
Autofocus Phase Detection Phase Detection
IBIS
Weather sealed
Max video
Max native ISO
Body weight
Dimensions
Body material
Released 2014-02-24 2012-09-12
Discontinued
Status discontinued discontinued
MSRP $6,499 $2,799
Current low $564 $700
% of MSRP 9% of MSRP 25% of MSRP

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