Lens Mount | Nikon Z mount |
Effective Pixels (Megapixels) | 24.3 million |
Sensor Size | Format | FX CMOS Sensor | 35.9 mm x 23.9 mm |
Dust-Reduction System | Image Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D); image sensor cleaning |
Image Area (pixels) | FX-format (L) 6,016 x 4,016 (M) 4,512 x 3,008 (S) 3,008 x 2,008 DX-format (L) 3,936 x 2,624 (M) 2,944 x 1,968 (S) 1,968 x 1,312 1:1 (24 x 24) (L) 4,016 x 4,016 (M) 3,008 x 3,008 (S) 2,000 x 2,000 16:9 (36 x 20) (L) 6,016 x 3,384 (M) 4,512 x 2,536 (S) 3,008 x 1,688 Photographs taken during movie recording at a frame size of 3,840 x 2,160: 3,840 x 2,160 Photographs taken during movie recording at other frame sizes: 1,920 x 1,080: 1,920 x 1,080 |
File Format Still Images | NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit (lossless compressed or compressed) JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression; size-priority and optimal-quality compression available NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats |
Storage Media | SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-II compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards |
File System | DCF 2.0 Exif 2.31 |
Viewfinder | 1.27-cm/0.5-in. approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED with color balance and auto and 11-level manual brightness controls |
Viewfinder Frame Coverage | Approx. 100% horizontal 100% vertical |
Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.8x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m -1) |
Viewfinder Eyepoint | 21 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens) |
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +2 m−1 |
Eye Sensor | Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays |
Shutter Type | Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter; electronic front-curtain shutter; electronic shutter |
Shutter Speed | 1/8000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb, time, X200 |
Flash Sync Speed | Up to: X=1/200 sec.; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 sec. or slower; Auto FP High-Speed sync supported |
Exposure Metering System | TTL metering using camera image sensor |
Metering Range | Matrix or center-weighted metering: -3 to +17 EV |
Exposure Compensation | 5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M |
Picture Control | Auto Flat Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Standard Vivid Creative Picture Controls: (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon) Selected Picture Control can be modified Storage for custom Picture Controls |
ISO Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 51,200 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 EV (ISO 102,400 equivalent) above ISO 51,200; auto ISO sensitivity control available |
Active D-Lighting | Can be selected from: Auto Extra High High Normal Low Off |
Active D-Lighting Bracketing | Yes |
Autofocus System | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist |
Detection Range | -3 to +19 EV (without low-light AF: -2 to +19 EV) Measured in photo mode at ISO 100 and a temperature of 20 °C/68 °F using single-servo AF (AF-S) and a lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0 |
Lens Servo | Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); full-time AF (AF-F; available only in movie mode); predictive focus tracking Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used
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Focus Point | 273 (single-point AF) Number of focus points available in photo mode with single-point AF selected for AF-area mode and FX selected for image area
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AF-Area Mode | Pinpoint Single-Point Dynamic-area AF Wide-area AF (S) Wide-area AF (L) Auto-area AF Pinpoint and Dynamic-area AF available in photo mode only
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Focus Lock | Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing center of sub-selector
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Vibration Reduction | 5-axis image sensor shift, lens shift available with VR lenses |
Flash Control | TTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering |
Flash Sync Modes | Front-curtain sync Rear-curtain sync Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction with slow sync Slow sync Off |
Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M |
Flash-ready Indicator | Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure warning after flash is fired at full output |
Accessory Shoe | ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock |
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) | i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modeling illumination, FV lock, Color Information Communication, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, unified flash control |
White Balance | Auto (3 types) Choose color temperature (2,500 K–10,000 K) Cloudy Direct sunlight Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Natural light auto Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), all with fine-tuning Shade |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes |
Movie Metering | TTL exposure metering using main image sensor |
Movie Maximum Recording Time | 29 minutes 59 seconds |
Movie File Format | MOV MP4 |
Movie Audio Recording Format | Linear PCM AAC |
Movie | 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 30 fps 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 25 fps 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 24 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively Quality selection available at all sizes except 3,840 x 2,160 when quality is fixed at high |
Movie Audio | Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity can be adjusted |
Movie ISO | Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 25,600) M: Manual selection (ISO 100 to 25,600 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV); auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 25,600) available with selectable upper limit P, S, A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 25,600) with selectable upper limit |
Movie Active D-Lighting | Can be selected from: Auto Extra High High Normal Low Off |
Time Code | Yes Drop frame |
Movie e-VR | Yes |
Movie HDMI Output | Yes Start/Stop supported |
Movie Focus Peaking | Yes |
Movie Highlight Display (Zebras) | Yes |
Time-Lapse Movie | Up to 4K UHD; Silent mode option |
AF for Movie | AF Speed and AF Tracking Sensitivity can be adjusted |
Monitor Size | 3.2 in. diagonal |
Monitor Resolution | 1,040,000 dots |
Monitor Type | Tilting TFT Touch-Sensitive LCD |
Playback Functions | Auto Image Rotation Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) Highlights Histogram Display Location Data Display Movie Playback Photo and/or Movie Slide Shows Photo Information Picture Rating Playback with Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Cropping |
Wi-Fi Functionality | Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5825 MHz (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico) 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5805 MHz (other countries in the Americas) Maximum output power (EIRP): 2.4 GHz band: 7.4 dBm 5 GHz band: 12.2 dBm Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK |
Smart Device App Connectivity | SnapBridge |
Bluetooth | Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2 Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz Approximately 10 m (32 ft.) without interference; range may vary with signal strength and presence or absence of obstacles |
GPS | Via the SnapBridge app |
Supported Languages | English French Portuguese (Brazil) Spanish The languages available vary with the country or region in which the camera was originally purchased. |
Battery / Batteries | One EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 batteries can also be used. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN-EL15c. The EH-7P charging AC adapter can be used to charge EN-EL15c/EN-EL15b batteries only. |
Battery Life (shots per charge) | [Viewfinder only]: Approx. 390 shots [Monitor only]: Approx. 470 shots Movies: [Viewfinder only]: Approx. 115 min. of movie recording [Monitor only]: Approx. 120 min. of movie recording
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AC Adapter | EH-7P Charging AC Adapter EH-5d/EH-5c/EH-5b AC Adapter (requires EP-5B power connector, available separately) |
Battery Charger | MH-25A Battery Charger |
Tripod Socket | 1/4 in. (ISO 1222) |
Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) | 5.3 in. (134 mm) x 4.0 in. (100.5 mm) x 2.8 in. (69.5 mm) |
Approx. Weight | 20.9 oz. (590 g) camera body only |
Operating Environment | Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation) |
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