Upgrade Guide

Nikon D4→Nikon D5600

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Nikon

£283 used

2012

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

D5600

£182 used (-£101)

2016

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the D4. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the D5600

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	D4	D5600
Price	£283 used	£182 used
Released	2012	2016	↑
Sensor	16.2MP full-frame CMOS	24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	16MP	24MP	↑
Video	Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60	Full HD 1080p/60
Autofocus	51-point phase-detect (15 cross-type, 11 at f/8) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view	39-point phase-detect (9 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	11fps	5fps	↓
Battery Life	~2600 shots (CIPA)	~970 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	1340g (with battery)	465g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.82x
Screen	3.2" fixed LCD, 921k dots	3.2" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount	Nikon F mount	Nikon F-mount (DX)
Memory Cards	Dual slots: XQD + CompactFlash	Single SD slot

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