The new Nikon flagship. A fast, powerful AF system with subject detection developed using deep learning technology. 45.7-megapixel stills. High-speed still frame rates up to 120 fps. 8K and 4K videos. The world's first truly blackout free viewfinder, and Nikon's first 4-axis tilting touchscreen. All in the most intelligent, durable, comfortable and connected Nikon camera the world has ever seen.

Tech Specs

  • Effective Pixels

    Effective Pixels

    45.7 million
  • Sensor Size

    Sensor Size

    35.9 mm x 23.9 mm
  • Image Sensor Format

    FX
  • Storage Media

    Storage Media

    CFexpress (Type B), XQD Type Memory
  • ISO Sensitivity

    ISO Sensitivity

    ISO 64–25600 in step sizes of 1/3 and 1 EV, can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 32 equivalent) below ISO 64 or to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 102400 equivalent) above ISO 25600; auto ISO sensitivity control available
  • Movie

    Movie

    8K UHD 7,680 × 4,320 / 30p (progressive), 8K UHD 7,680 × 4,320 /25p/24p, 4K UHD 3,840 × 2,160 /120p/100p/60p50p/30p/25p/24p, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 /120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 slow-mo / 30 fps x4, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 slow-mo / 25 fps x4, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 slow-mo / 24 fps x5 , Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively
  • Monitor Size

    Monitor Size

    3.2 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Type

    Vertically and horizontally tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD
  • Battery / Batteries

    Battery / Batteries

    EN-EL18d rechargeable Li-ion battery , EN-EL18c, EN-EL18b, EN-EL18a,and EN-EL18 batteries can also be used. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN-EL18d.
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    5.9 in.149 mm x 5.9 in.149.5 mm x 3.6 in.90.5 mm
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    47.3 oz.1340 g
  • Type
    Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses
  • Lens Mount
    Nikon Z mount
  • Picture Angle
    Nikon FX format
  • Effective Pixels
    45.7 million
  • Sensor Size
    35.9 mm x 23.9 mm
  • Image Sensor Format
    FX
  • Image Sensor Type
    Stacked CMOS Sensor
  • Total Pixels
    52.37 million
  • Dust-Reduction System
    Image Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required)
  • Dust-Off Reference Photo
    Yes
  • Image Area (pixels)
    FX-format
    (L)8,256 x 5,504
    (M)6,192 x 4,128
    (S)4,128 x 2,752
    DX-format
    (L)5,408 x 3,600
    (M)4,048 x 2,696
    (S)2,704 x 1,800
    16:9 (36 x 20)
    (L)8,256 x 4,640
    (M)6,192 x 3,480
    (S)4,128 x 2,320
  • File Format Still Images
    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, NEF (RAW): 14 bit with lossless, high-efficiency*, or high-efficiency compression
  • Storage Media
    CFexpress (Type B), XQD Type Memory
  • Card Slot
    2 slots, The card in Slot 2 can be used for overflow or backup storage or for separate storage of NEF (RAW) and JPEG images; pictures can be copied between cards
  • File System
    DCF 2.0, Exif 2.32
  • Viewfinder
    1.27-cm/0.5-in. approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED electronic viewfinder with color balance and auto and 16- 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 rearmost surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
  • Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
    −4 – +3 m−1
  • Eye Sensor
    Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
  • Depth-of-Field Control
    Yes
  • Lens Compatibility at a Glance***
    Z mount NIKKOR lenses, F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply
  • Compatible Lenses
    Z mount NIKKOR lenses, F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply
  • Shutter Speed
    1/32000 to 30 sec. (choose from step sizes of 1/3, 1/2 and 1 EV, extendable to 900 sec. in mode M), bulb, time
  • Fastest Shutter Speed
    1/32000 sec.
  • Slowest Shutter Speed
    900 sec.
  • Flash Sync Speed
    Up to: X=1/200 sec. to 1/250 sec.; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 sec. or slower; Auto FP High-Speed sync supported
  • Bulb Shutter Setting
    Yes
  • Shutter Release Modes
    Single frame, Continuous L , Continuous H , Self-timer, High-speed frame capture
  • Approx. Frame Advance Rate
    Continuous L: 1-10 fps , Continuous H: 10-20 fps (14-bit NEF/RAW: Approx. # fps) , High-speed frame capture: (C30) Approx. 30 fps) , High-speed frame capture (C120): Approx. 120 fps, Maximum frame advance rate as measured by in house tests
  • Continuous Shooting Options
    Continuous L: 1-10 fps , Continuous H: 10-20 fps (14-bit NEF/RAW: Approx. # fps) , High-speed frame capture: (C30) Approx. 30 fps) , High-speed frame capture (C120): Approx. 120 fps , Maximum frame advance rate as measured by in house tests
  • Self-Timer
    2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 sec.
    Timer duration electronically controlled
  • Silent Shooting
    Yes
  • Top Continuous Shooting Speeds
    20 frames per second with RAW at Full Resolution, 30 frames per second with JPEG at Full Resolution, 120 frames per second with JPEG at 11 Megapixel
  • Exposure Metering System
    TTL metering using camera image sensor
  • Metering Method
    Matrix metering, Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 12 mm or 8 mm circle in center of frame or weighting can be based on average of entire frame , Spot metering: Meters 4 mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point, Highlight-weighted metering
  • Metering Range
    -3 to +17 EV, (ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, 20 °C/68 °F)
  • Exposure Modes
    Auto, Programmed auto with flexible program (P), Shutter-priority auto (S), Aperture-priority auto (A), Manual (M)
  • Exposure Compensation
    -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M
  • Exposure Lock
    Luminosity locked at detected value
  • 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
  • Multiple Exposure
    Yes, Add, Average, Lighten, Darken
  • ISO Sensitivity
    ISO 64–25600 in step sizes of 1/3 and 1 EV, can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 32 equivalent) below ISO 64 or to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 102400 equivalent) above ISO 25600; auto ISO sensitivity control available
  • Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    64
  • Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    25600
  • Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
    32
  • Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
    102400
  • Long Exposure Noise Reduction
    Yes
  • High ISO Noise Reduction
    Low, Normal, High, Off
  • Active D-Lighting
    Can be selected from:
    Auto, Extra high 2 , Extra high 1 , High, Normal, Low, Off
  • Active D-Lighting Bracketing
    Yes
  • Single-Point AF Mode
    Yes
  • Dynamic AF Mode
    Yes
  • Auto-Area AF Mode
    Yes
  • Autofocus System
    Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
  • Detection Range
    -6.5 to +19 EV (-8.5 to +19 EV with starlight view (Measured in photo mode at ISO 100, f/1.2 lens, at a temperature of 20 °C/68 °F)
  • 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
  • Focus Point
    493 (single-point AF)
  • AF-Area Mode
    Pinpoint, Single-Point, Wide-area AF (S), Wide-area AF (L), Dynamic-area (S) , Dynamic-area (M) , Dynamic-area (L) , 3D-tracking , Subject-tracking AF , Pinpoint and Dynamic-area AF (S, M, L), 3D-tracking available in photo mode only , Subject-tracking AF available in video mode only, 20 additional custom Wide-Area AF modes for photography (accessible via C1/C2) , 12 additional Wide-Area AF for video (accessible via C1/C2)
  • Focus Lock
    Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing center of sub-selector
  • Focus Modes
    Pinpoint, Single-point, Dynamic-area AF, Wide-area AF (S), Wide-area AF (L), Auto-area AF
  • Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
    493
  • Vibration Reduction
    5-axis image sensor shift
  • Autofocus Fine Tune
    Yes
  • Flash Bracketing
    Yes
  • X-Sync Speed
    1/200 sec.
  • Top FP High Speed Sync
    Up to:1/8000 sec.
  • 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 519 sync terminal with locking thread
  • 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
  • Flash Sync Terminal
    Yes
  • White Balance
    Auto (3 types), Choose color temperature (2,500 K–10,000 K), Cloudy, Direct sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (3 types) , Incandescent, Natural light auto, Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), all with fine-tuning, Shade
  • White Balance Bracketing
    Yes
  • Live View Shooting
    Photography Live View Mode, Movie Live View Mode
  • Movie Metering
    TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
  • Movie Maximum Recording Time
    2 hours 5 minutes
  • Movie File Format
    MOV, MP4, NEV
  • Movie Video Compression
    N-RAW (12 bit) , Apple ProRes RAW HQ (12 bit) , Apple ProRes 422 HQ (10 bit), H.265/HEVC (8 bit/10 bit), H.264/AVC (8 bit)
  • Movie Audio Recording Format
    Linear PCM, AAC
  • Movie Frame size (pixels) and frame rate (RAW Video)
    FX 8256 x 4644 /60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, DX 5392 x 3032 /60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, FX 4128 x 2322 /120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p , * Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively
  • Movie
    8K UHD 7,680 × 4,320 / 30p (progressive), 8K UHD 7,680 × 4,320 /25p/24p, 4K UHD 3,840 × 2,160 /120p/100p/60p50p/30p/25p/24p, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 /120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 slow-mo / 30 fps x4, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 slow-mo / 25 fps x4, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 slow-mo / 24 fps x5 , Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively
  • 8K UHD
    Yes
  • 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD)
    Yes
  • Full HD Movies (1080p)
    Yes
  • Slow Motion Video
    Yes
  • Movie Audio
    Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity can be adjusted
  • Movie ISO
    Mode M: Manual selection (ISO 64 to 25600; choose from step sizes of 1/3 and 1 EV); with additional options available equivalent to approximately 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 102400 equivalent) above ISO 25600, Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64 to Hi 2.0) available with selectable upper limit, Modes P, S, A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64 to Hi 2.0) with selectable upper limit
  • Movie Active D-Lighting
    Can be selected from:
    Extra High, High, Normal, Low, Off
  • Time Code
    Yes
  • Movie Log Gamma Output
    N-Log or HLG videos are recorded to “memory card”, When NOT using memory card in Z 9 and using external recorder, N-Log or HLG video are recorded to “external recorder via HDMI-output”, When using both memory card in Z 9 and external recorder, N-Log or HLG video are recorded to both “memory card” and “external recorder via HDMI-output”, However, If you select 8K30p/25p/24p or 4K120p/100p, the recording frame size for HDMI-output is change to FHD, For example, if you select 8K30p, memory card is 8K30p and HDMI-output is FHD30p; If you select 4K60p, memory card is 4K60p and HDMI-output is 4K60p.
  • Movie e-VR
    Yes
  • Movie HDMI Output
    Yes
  • Movie Focus Peaking
    Yes
  • Movie Highlight Display (Zebras)
    Yes
  • Time-Lapse Movie
    Yes
  • AF for Movie
    AF Speed and AF Tracking Sensitivity can be adjusted
  • Raw Video Option
    Yes
  • Monitor Size
    3.2 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Resolution
    2100 k dots
  • Monitor Type
    Vertically and horizontally tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD
  • Touchscreen
    Yes
  • Monitor Angle of View
    170° viewing angle
  • Monitor Adjustments
    Color balance, 11-level manual brightness controls
  • Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
    Yes
  • Playback Functions
    Auto Image Rotation, Full-frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images), Highlights, Histogram Display, Location Data Display, Movie Playback , Photo Information, Picture Rating , Playback with Playback Zoom, Playback Zoom Cropping, Voice memo input and playback, IPTC information embedding and display
  • In-Camera Image Editing
    Distortion Control, D-Lighting, Image Overlay, NEF (RAW) Processing, Perspective Control, Resize, Straighten, Trim, Monochrome
  • Image Comment
    Yes
  • Voice Memo Function
    Yes
  • Interface
    USB: Type C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB); connection to built-in USB port is recommended, Audio Input: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported), Audio Output: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter), Type A HDMI connector , 10 pin remote terminal: Built-in
  • Ethernet
    RJ-45 connector , Standards: IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX), IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T) , Data rates *: 10/100/1000 Mbps with auto detect , Port: 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T , (AUTOMDIX) * Maximum logical data rates according to IEEEstandard; actual rates may differ
  • Wi-Fi Functionality
    Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Africa, Asia, Bolivia, and Oceania), Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Mexico), Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas), Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11; Africa, Asia, Bolivia, and Oceania), Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5805 MHz (other countries in the Americas), Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5825 MHz (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico), Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5745–5805 MHz (Georgia), Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5320 MHz (other European countries), Maximum output power (EIRP): 2.4 GHz band: 8.4 dBm , Maximum output power (EIRP): 5 GHz band 6.0 dBm (Georgia) , Maximum output power (EIRP): 5 GHz band: 9.0 dBm (other countries) , Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE
  • Smart Device App Connectivity
    SnapBridge
  • Wireless Connectivity
    Yes
  • Wireless Transfer to PC
    Yes
  • Bluetooth
    Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification, Version 5.0, Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz, Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz , Maximum output power (EIRP), Bluetooth: 2.9 dBm , Bluetooth Low Energy: 1.4 dBm
  • GPS
    Built-in , Via the SnapBridge app
  • Supported GNS Systems
    GPS (USA), GLONASS (Russia), QZSS (Japan)
  • Data Acquired
    Latitude, longitude, altitude, UTC (Universal Coordinated Time)
  • Clock Synchronization
    Camera clock can be set to time acquired via GNSS
  • Track Logs
    NMEA-compliant
  • Log Interval
    15 s, 30 s, 1 min., 2 min., 5 min.
  • Maximum Log Recording Time
    6, 12, or 24 hours
  • Log Deletion
    Supported
  • Save/Load Camera Settings
    Yes
  • Supported Languages
    English, Japanese
  • Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
    Yes
  • Webcam Utility Compatible
    Yes
  • Total Custom Settings
    73
  • My Menu
    Yes
  • Recent Settings
    Yes
  • Supported Languages
    English, Japanese
  • Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
    Yes
  • Battery / Batteries
    EN-EL18d rechargeable Li-ion battery , EN-EL18c, EN-EL18b, EN-EL18a,and EN-EL18 batteries can also be used. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN-EL18d.
  • Battery Life (shots per charge)

    Movies:[Viewfinder only] selected for monitor mode: Approx. 170 minutes, [Monitor only] selected for monitor mode: Approx. 170 minutes
  • AC Adapter
    EH-7P Charging AC Adapter, EH-7P charging AC adapter can be used to charge EN-EL18d, EN-EL18c and EN-EL18b batteries only.
  • Battery Charger
    MH-33 Battery Charger
  • Tripod Socket
    1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
    5.9 in.149 mm x 5.9 in.149.5 mm x 3.6 in.90.5 mm
  • Approx. Weight
    47.3 oz.1340 g
  • Operating Environment
    Temperature: −10 °C–40 °C (+14 °F–104 °F) , Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation)

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