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Get more creative than ever. Flip out the touchscreen Vari-angle display, find an exciting new perspective and capture it as an ultra-sharp 24.2-megapixel photo. Flick a switch and start recording Full HD 1080 video at a high-speed frame rate of 60p, which is great for fast action and ultra-smooth slow motion. Break free of the ordinary with artistic filters and effects, built-in HDR capabilities, outstanding low-light capabilities and much more. You won't even have to wait to share your creations—built-in Wi-Fi® means you can share your images anywhere, anytime.

Tech Specs

  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    24.2 million
  • Sensor Size

    Sensor Size

    23.5 mm x 15.6 mm
  • Storage Media

    Storage Media

    SD, SDHC, SDXC
  • ISO Sensitivity

    ISO Sensitivity

    ISO100 -25,600
  • Movie

    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, VGA 640x424 / 30 fps, VGA 640x424 / 25 fps
  • Monitor Size

    Monitor Size

    3.2 in. diagonal

  • Monitor Type

    Wide Viewing Angle, Vari-angle Touch TFT-LCD, Eye Sensor Control
  • Battery / Batteries

    Battery / Batteries

    One EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery or EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    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

    Approx. Weight

    14.9 oz. (420 g)
  • Type
    Single-lens reflex digital camera
  • Lens Mount
    Nikon F bayonet mount
  • Picture Angle
    Nikon DX format
  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
    24.2 million
  • Sensor Size
    23.5 mm x 15.6 mm
  • Total Pixels
    24.78 million
  • Dust-Reduction System
    Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)
  • 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 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 withDCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras), PictBridge
  • Viewfinder
    Eye-level Pentamirror Single-Lens Reflex viewfinder
  • Viewfinder Frame Coverage
    95% horizontal, 95% vertical (Approx.)
  • Viewfinder Magnification
    0.82x (Approx.)
  • Viewfinder Eyepoint
    17 mm (-1.0 m¯¹)
  • Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
    -1.7 to + 0.5m¯¹
  • Focusing Screen
    Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
  • Reflex Mirror
    Quick-return type
  • Mirror Lock Up
    Yes
  • Lens Aperture
    Instant-return type
  • Lens Compatibility at a Glance***
    AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses only
  • Compatible Lenses
    Autofocus is available with AF-S and AF-I lenses., Autofocus is not available with other type G and D lenses, AF lenses (IX NIKKOR and lenses for the F3AF are not supported) and AI-P lenses. , Non-CPU: Can be used in mode M, but Exposure Meter does not Function; Electronic Rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or Faster.
  • Shutter Type
    Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
  • Shutter Speed
    1/4000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
  • Fastest Shutter Speed
    1/4000 sec.
  • Slowest Shutter Speed
    30 sec.
  • Flash Sync Speed
    1/200 sec., Synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 sec. or slower
  • Bulb Shutter Setting
    Yes
  • Shutter Release Modes
    Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-3 frames per second, Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 1-5 frames per second, Delayed Remote (ML-L3), Interval timer photography supported, Quick-response remote (ML-L3), Quiet shutter-release, Self-timer mode, Single-frame [S] mode
  • Continuous Shooting Options
    DX-format
    CH: Up to 5 frames per second
    CL: Up to 1-3 frames per second
  • Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution
    5 frames per second
  • Self-Timer
    2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1 to 9 exposures
    Timer duration electronically controlled
  • Exposure Metering System
    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 (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering), 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), Scene Modes, Shutter-Priority (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 Mode (Night vision, Color sketch, Toy camera, Miniature effect, Selective color, Silhouette, High key, Low key, HDR painting)
  • Exposure Compensation
    ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
  • Exposure Lock
    Yes
  • Picture Control
    Flat, Landscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Portrait, Standard, Vivid, User-customizable Settings
  • ISO Sensitivity
    ISO100 -25,600
  • Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    100
  • Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    25600
  • Long Exposure Noise Reduction
    Yes
  • High ISO Noise Reduction
    Low, Normal, High, Off
  • Active D-Lighting
    Can be selected from:
    Auto, Extra High, High, Normal, Low, Off
  • D-Lighting Bracketing
    2-3 frames, 2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 frames using preset values for all frames
  • Single-Point AF Mode
    Yes
  • Dynamic AF Mode
    Number of AF points: 9, 21, 39 and 39 (3D-tracking)
  • Auto-Area AF Mode
    Yes
  • Autofocus System Type
    Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX 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
  • Focus Point
    Can be selected from 39 or 11 focus points
  • AF-Area Mode
    9, 21 or 39 point Dynamic-area AF, Auto-area AF, Single-point AF, 3D-tracking (39 points)
  • 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
    Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A), Continuous-servo (AF-C), Face-Priority AF available in Live View only, Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only, Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder, Normal area AF, Single-servo AF (AF-S), Wide area AF
  • Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
    39
  • Autofocus Sensitivity
    -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
  • 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 are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400 or SB-300; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL 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
    -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
  • Flash-ready Indicator
    Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after flash is fired at full output
  • Accessory Shoe
    Yes
  • Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
    Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700 or SB-500 as a master flash or SU-800 as commander; Flash Color Information Communication supported with all CLS-compatible flash units
  • Flash Sync Terminal
    Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (available separately)
  • White Balance
    Auto, Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
  • White Balance Bracketing
    3 shots in steps of 1
  • Live View Shooting
    Photography Live View Mode , Movie Live View Mode
  • 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 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, VGA 640x424 / 30 fps, VGA 640x424 / 25 fps
  • Full HD Movies (1080p)
    Yes
  • Movie Audio
    Built-in microphone, stereo, External stereo microphone (optional), Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
  • Monitor Size
    3.2 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Resolution
    1037000 Dots
  • Monitor Type
    Wide Viewing Angle, Vari-angle Touch TFT-LCD, Eye Sensor Control
  • Monitor Angle of View
    170-degree wide-viewing angle
  • Monitor Adjustments
    Brightness adjustment and eye-sensor controlled on/off
  • Touchscreen
    Yes
  • 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, Movie Slideshow, Photo Information, Playback with Zoom, Slideshow
  • In-Camera Image Editing
    Color Balance, Color Outline, Color Sketch, D-Lighting, Distortion Control, Edit Movie, Filter Effects, Fisheye, Image Overlay, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, NEF (RAW) Processing, Perspective Control, Quick Retouch, Red-Eye Correction, Resize, Selective Color, Side-by-Side Comparison, Straighten, Trim
  • Image Comment
    Yes
  • Interface
    Accessory Terminal: Remote Cord: MC-DC2 (available separately); GPS unit: GP-1A (available separately), HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector, Hi-speed USB, Stereo Microphone Input, WR-1 and WR-R10 wireless remote controller (available separately)
  • Wi-Fi Functionality
    Yes (Built-in)
  • Smart Device App Connectivity
    Wireless Mobile Utility (WMU)
  • GPS
    GP-1A GPS unit
  • Webcam Utility Compatible
    Yes
  • Wireless Connectivity
    Yes
  • Total Custom Settings
    21
  • My Menu
    Yes
  • Recent Settings
    Yes
  • Supported Languages
    Arabic, Bengali, Brazilian Portuguese, Bulgarian , 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, Serbian , Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
  • Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
    Yes
  • World Time Setting
    Yes
  • Battery / Batteries
    One EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery or EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
  • Battery Life (shots per charge)
    820 shots (CIPA)
  • AC Adapter
    EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5A Power Connector (available separately)
  • Battery Charger
    MH-24 Quick Charger
  • 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
    14.9 oz. (420 g)
  • Operating Environment
    0–40 °C (+32–104 °F)
  • Categories
    Entry-Level DSLRs

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