Large, 24.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor delivers high quality photos and videos in nearly any condition
Always connected to your smart device with SnapBridge for seamless transferring, sharing and remote camera control
3.2-inch Vari-angle touch LCD lets you swipe, pinch, zoom and even set focus with your fingertips, just like a smartphone
Advanced 39-point Auto Focus system quickly acquires focus where you want it
Wide ISO range from 100-25,600 lets you shoot from dawn to dusk with confidence
Full HD 1080 at 60p video capability with built-in stereo sound
Type
Single-lens reflex digital camera
Lens Mount
Nikon F bayonet mount
Image Sensor
Picture Angle
Nikon DX format (Effective picture angle 1.5x [Approx.] conversion factor)
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
24.2 million
Sensor Size
23.5 mm x 15.6 mm
Image Sensor Format
DX
Image Sensor Type
CMOS
Total Pixels
24.7 million
Dust-Reduction System
Image sensor cleaning
Dust-Off Reference Photo
Yes
Image Area (pixels)
DX-format (L) 6,000 x 4,000 (M) 4,496 x 3,000 (S) 2,992 x 2,000
File System
File Format Still Images
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with Fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression NEF (RAW): compressed 12 or 14 bit NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats
Storage Media
SD SDHC SDXC
Card Slot
1 Secure Digital (SD)
File System
Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
Autofocus is available with AF-S, AF-P, and AF-I lenses
Compatible Lenses
This camera supports autofocus with AF-P and type E and G AF-S lenses only. AF NIKKOR for F3AF not supported. AI-P NIKKOR: All Functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II. Electronic rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or faster. IX NIKKOR lenses cannot be used. Non-CPU: Autofocus not supported. Can be used in mode M, but exposure meter does not function. Other AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except 3D Color Matrix Metering II. Type D PC NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus and some Shooting Modes. Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor: all functions supported except autofocus.
Low: Up to 3 fps High: Up to 5 fps (JPEG and 12-bit NEF/RAW) or 4 fps (14-bit NEF/RAW) Frame rates assume continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of 1/250 sec or faster, Release selected for Custom Setting a1 (AF-C priority selection), and other settings at default values.
TTL exposure metering using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor
Metering Method
Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8 mm circle in center of frame Matrix: 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G, E and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses) Spot: Meters 3.5 mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point
Metering Range
0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20°C/68°F) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F)
Exposure Meter Coupling
CPU
Exposure Modes
Aperture-Priority (A) Auto Auto (flash off) Manual (M) Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P) Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Scene Modes
Autumn Colors Beach / Snow Blossom Candlelight Child Close-up Dusk / Dawn Food Landscape Night Landscape Night Portrait Party / Indoor Pet Portrait Portrait Sports Sunset Special Effects Modes (night vision; super vivid; pop; photo illustration; toy camera effect; miniature effect; selective color; silhouette; high key; low key)
Exposure Compensation
±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV in P, S, A, and M, SCENE,and Night Portrait modes
Exposure Lock
Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
Picture Control
Flat Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Selected Picture Control can be modified Standard Vivid
Sensitivity
ISO Sensitivity
ISO 100 - 25,600
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
100
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
25,600
High ISO Noise Reduction
Low Normal High Off
Active D-Lighting
Auto Extra High High Normal Low Off
Focus/Autofocus
Single-Point AF Mode
Yes
Dynamic AF Mode
Number of AF points: 39 (3D-tracking)
Auto-Area AF Mode
Yes
Autofocus System
Nikon Multi-CAM 4800 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
Detection Range
-1 to 19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C)
Lens Servo
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); Continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used
AF-area Mode
9, 21 or 39 point Dynamic-area AF Auto-area AF 3D-tracking
Focus Lock
Focus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF)
Focus Modes
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
39
Autofocus Sensitivity
-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
Flash
Built-in Flash
Yes
Built-in Flash Distance
Approx. 12/39, 12/39 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)
X-Sync Speed
1/200
Flash Control
TTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix or center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot metering
Flash Sync Modes
Auto Auto with red-eye reduction Auto slow sync Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction Fill-flash Rear-curtain sync Rear-curtain with slow sync Red-Eye reduction Red-Eye reduction with slow sync Slow sync Off
Flash Compensation
Can be adjusted by −3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV in P, S, A, M, and scene modes
Flash-ready Indicator
Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after flash is fired at full output
Auto Cloudy Direct Sunlight Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Preset Manual Shade
Live View
Live View Shooting
Yes
Live View Lens Servo
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F) Manual focus (MF)
Live View AF-Area Mode
Face-priority AF Wide-area AF Normal-area AF Subject-tracking AF
Live View Autofocus
Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
Live View Scene Auto Selector
Auto mode Auto (flash off) mode
Movie
Movie Metering
TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
Movie Maximum Recording Time
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps (10min. High / 20min. Norm) Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps (10min. High / 20min. Norm) Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps (20min. High / 29min. 59sec. Norm) Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps (20min. High / 29min. 59sec. Norm) Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps (20min. High / 29min. 59sec. Norm) HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps (20min. High / 29min. 59sec. Norm) HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps (20min. High / 29min. 59sec. Norm) VGA 640x424 / 30 fps (29min. 59sec. High / 29min. 59sec. Norm) VGA 640x424 / 25 fps (29min. 59sec. High / 29min. 59sec. Norm)
Movie File Format
MOV
Movie Video Compression
H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Movie Audio Recording Format
Linear PCM
Movie
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 HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively; options support both high and normal image quality
Movie Audio
Built-in microphone, stereo External stereo microphone (optional) Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
Monitor
Monitor Size
3.2 in. diagonal
Monitor Resolution
1,037,000 Dots
Monitor Type
Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
Monitor Angle of View
170-degree wide-viewing angle
Monitor Adjustments
Brightness adjustment and eye-sensor controlled on/off
Playback
Playback Functions
Auto Image Rotation Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 12, or 80 images or calendar) Highlights Histogram Display Image Comment Location Display Movie Playback Photo Information Picture Rating Playback Face Zoom Playback with Zoom Playback Zoom Cropping Slideshow
In-Camera Image Editing
Color Outline Color Sketch D-Lighting Distortion Control Filter Effects Fisheye Image Overlay Miniature Effect Monochrome NEF (RAW) Processing Painting Perspective Control Photo Illustration Quick Retouch Red-Eye Correction Resize Selective Color Straighten Trim
Image Comment
Yes
Interface
Interface
HDMI Type C Hi-Speed USB with Micro-USB connector; connection to built-in USB port is recommended
Wi-Fi Functionality
Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channels 1–11) Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK NFC Forum Type 3 Tag
Bluetooth
Yes
GPS
GP-1A GPS unit
Menus
Recent Settings
Yes
Supported Languages
Arabic Bengali Brazilian Portuguese Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) Czech Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Hindi Hungarian Indonesian Italian Japanese Korean Marathi Norwegian Persian Polish Portuguese Romanian Russian Spanish Swedish Tamil Telugu Thai Turkish Ukrainian Vietnamese
Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
Yes
World Time Setting
Yes
Power
Battery / Batteries
EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Battery Life (shots per charge)
970 shots (CIPA)
AC Adapter
EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5A Power Connector (available separately)
Battery Charger
MH-24 Quick Charger
Miscellaneous
Tripod Socket
1/4 in.
Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
4.9 in. (124 mm) x 3.9 in. (97 mm) x 2.8 in. (70 mm)
Approx. Weight
14.7 oz. (415 g)
Operating Environment
0–40 °C (+32–104 °F) Less than 85% (no condensation)