Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses
Nikon Z mount
Image sensor format
DX
Image sensor type
CMOS
Sensor size
23.5 mm x 15.7 mm
21.51 million
Image Dust Off reference data (requires NX Studio)
20.9 million
[DX (24x16)] selected for image area:
(L) 5568 x 3712 ( 20.7 million)
(M) 4176 x 2784 ( 11.6 million)
(S) 2784 x 1856 ( 5.2 million)
[1:1 (16x16)] selected for image area:
(L) 3712 x 3712 ( 13.8 million)
(M) 2784 x 2784 ( 7.8 million)
(S) 1856 x 1856 ( 3.4 million)
[16:9 (24x14)] selected for image area:
(L) 5568 x 3128 ( 17.4 million)
(M) 4176 x 2344 ( 9.8 million)
(S) 2784 x 1560 ( 4.3 million)
File format (image quality)
NEF (RAW): 14 bit; choose from lossless compression, high efficiency (high), and high efficiency options
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression
HEIF: Supports fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression
NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
NEF (RAW)+HEIF: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and HEIF formats
Auto , Standard , Neutral , Vivid , Monochrome , Flat Monochrome , Deep Tone Monochrome , Portrait , Rich Tone Portrait , Landscape , Flat
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
* Note: Choice of Picture Controls is restricted to Standard, Monochrome, and Flat when HLG is selected for tone mode during still photography.
SD, SDHC (UHS-II compliant), SDXC (UHS-II compliant)
1 Secure Digital (SD) card
DCF 2.0
Exif 2.32
MPEG-A MIAF
1.0-cm/0.39-in., approx. 2360k-dot (XGA) OLED electronic viewfinder with color balance and auto and 13-level manual brightness controls
Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical
Approx. 1.02x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1)
19.5 mm (-1.0 m-1; from rearmost surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
-3 - +3 m-1
Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
Z mount NIKKOR lenses
F mount NIKKOR lenses (mount adapter required; restrictions may apply)
Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter; electronic front-curtain shutter; electronic shutter
1/4000 to 30 s (choose from step sizes of 1/3, 1/2, and 1 EV, extendable to 900 s in mode M), bulb, time
Flash synchronizes with shutter at speeds of 1/250 or 1/200 s or slower (but note that the guide number drops at speeds of 1/200 to 1/250 s); sync speeds as fast as 1/4000 s are supported with auto FP high-speed sync
Single frame, continuous low-speed, continuous high-speed, continuous high-speed (extended), high-speed frame capture + with Pre-Release Capture, Self-timer
Approximate frame advance rate*
Up to 30 fps
Continuous low-speed: Approx. 1 to 5 fps
Continuous high-speed: Approx. 5.6 fps (when using silent mode and image quality settings other than NEF (RAW) and NEF (RAW) +: Approx. 9.7 fps)
Continuous high-speed (extended): Approx. 11 fps (in silent mode: Approx. 15 fps)
High-speed frame capture + (C15): Approx. 15 fps
High-speed frame capture + (C30): Approx. 30 fps
* Maximum frame advance rate as measured by in-house tests.
2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 s
Exposure Metering System
TTL metering using camera image sensor
Exposure Metering mode
Matrix metering
Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 8 or 6 mm circle in center of frame or weighting can be based on average of entire frame
Spot metering: Meters circle with a diameter of approximately 3.5 mm centered on selected focus point
Highlight-weighted metering
Exposure Range*
-4 to +17 EV
* Figures are for ISO 100 equivalent and f/2.0 lens at 20 °C/68 °F
Exposure Mode
Auto, P: programmed auto with flexible program, S: shutter-priority auto, A: aperture-priority auto, M: manual
Scene modes: portrait; landscape; child; sports; close up; night portrait; night landscape; party/indoor; beach/snow; sunset; dusk/dawn; pet portrait; candlelight; blossom; autumn colors; food
-5 to +5 EV (choose from step sizes of 1/3 and 1/2 EV)
Luminosity locked at detected value
ISO 100 to 51200 (choose from step sizes of 1/3 and 1 EV); can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 204800 equivalent) above ISO 51200; auto ISO sensitivity control available
* Note: ISO sensitivity is limited to 400 to 51200 when HLG is selected for tone mode.
Auto, Extra high, High, Normal, Low, and Off
Add, average, lighten, darken
HDR overlay, photo mode flicker reduction, high-frequency flicker reduction
Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
Detection range*
-9 to +19 EV
* Measured in photo mode at ISO 100 equivalent and a temperature of 20 °C/68 °F using single-servo AF (AF-S) and a lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.2
Autofocus (AF):
Single-servo AF (AF-S) , continuous-servo AF (AF-C) , AF mode auto-switch (AF-A, photo mode only) , full-time AF (AF-F, video mode only) , predictive focus tracking
Manual focus (M):
Electronic rangefinder can be used
Focus point*
209 focus points (single-point AF), 231 focus points (auto-area AF)
* Number of focus points available in photo mode with DX selected for image area
Pinpoint (available in photo mode only), single-point, dynamic-area (S, M, and L; available in photo mode only), wide-area (S, L, C1, and C2), and auto-area AF; 3D-tracking (available in photo mode only); subject-tracking AF (available in video mode only)
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF/AF-S) or by pressing the AE-L/AF-L button
Manual pop-up flash raised via flash pop-up control
Approx. 3 s
Approx. 7/22, 7/22 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)
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
Fill flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, rear-curtain sync, auto, auto + red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync + red-eye, flash off
-3 to +1 EV (choose from step sizes of 1/3 and 1/2 EV)
Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure warning after flash is fired at full output
ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
i-TTL flash control, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, FV lock, Color Information Communication, auto FP high-speed sync
Auto (3 types), natural light auto, direct sunlight, cloudy, shade, incandescent, fluorescent (3 types), flash, choose color temperature (2500 to 10,000 K), preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), all with fine-tuning
Exposure and/or flash, white balance, ADL
Other options for still photography
Vignette control, diffraction compensation, auto distortion control, skin softening, portrait impression balance, and interval-timer, and focus-shift photography
Video Metering system
TTL metering using camera image sensor
Video Metering mode
Matrix, center-weighted, or highlight-weighted
Video Frame size (pixels) and frame rate
- 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD): 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p
- 1920 x 1080: 120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p
- 1920 x 1080 slow-motion: 30p (x4)/25p (x4)/24p (x5)
Note: 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.
Video File format
MOV, MP4
H.265/HEVC (8 bit/10 bit), H.264/AVC (8 bit)
Audio recording format
Linear PCM (48 KHz, 24 bit, for videos recorded in MOV format) , AAC (48 KHz, 16 bit, for videos recorded in MP4 format)
Audio recording device
Built-in stereo or external microphone can be used; sensitivity adjustable; attenuator, frequency response, and wind noise reduction functions
Video Exposure compensation
-3 to +3 EV (choose from step sizes of 1/3 and 1/2 EV)
Video ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)
Mode M: Manual selection (ISO 100 to 25600; choose from step sizes of 1/6, 1/3 and 1 EV); auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 25600) available with selectable upper limit
* Note: ISO sensitivity is limited to 400 to 25600 when HLG is selected for tone mode.
* Note: ISO sensitivity is limited to Lo 0.3 to 2.0 and 800 to 25600 when N-Log is selected for tone mode.
Modes P, S, A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 25600) with selectable upper limit
Modes Auto, SCN: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 25600)
Video Active D-Lighting
Extra high, High, Normal, Low, and Off
Time-lapse video recording, electronic vibration reduction, time codes, REC lamp, N-Log and HDR (HLG) video, wave-form display, red REC frame indicator, video recording display zoom (50%, 100%, 200%, and 400%), extended shutter speeds (modes S and M), option to view video recording info available via i menu, and Hi-Res Zoom
Monitor size
8 -cm ( 3.2 –in.) diagonal
Monitor type
Vari-angle TFT touch-sensitive LCD with 170° viewing angle, approximately 100% frame coverage, and color balance and 13-level manual brightness controls
Monitor resolution
Approx. 1040 k-dot
Full-frame and thumbnail (up to 4, 9, or 72 pictures) playback with playback zoom, playback zoom cropping, video playback, slide shows, histogram display, highlights, photo information, location data display, auto picture rotation, picture rating, filtered playback, voice memo recording and playback, IPTC information embedding and display, skip to first shot in series, series playback, save consecutive frames, and motion blend
USB connector
Type C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB); connection to built-in USB port is recommended
HDMI output connector
Type D HDMI connector
External audio input
Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported)
Audio output/remote cord
Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter)
MC-DC3 Remote Cord can be used.
* Auto switch between headphone and remote cord is available.
Wi-Fi "NIJ"
Standards:
EEE802.11b/g/n/a/ac
Operating frequency:
2412 to 2472 MHz (13ch), 5180 to 5700 MHz
Maximum output power (EIRP):
2.4 GHz band: 4.6 dBm
5 GHz band: 5.3 dBm
Authentication:
Open system, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE
Wi-Fi "NICS"
Standards:
EEE802.11b/g/n/a/ac
Operating frequency:
2412 to 2472 MHz (13ch), 5180 to 5320 MHz and 5745 to 5825 MHz
Maximum output power (EIRP):
2.4 GHz band: 4.6 dBm
5 GHz band: 5.3 dBm
Authentication:
Open system, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE
Wi-Fi "NIKC"
Standards:
EEE802.11b/g/n/a/ac
Operating frequency:
2412 to 2472 MHz (13ch), 5180 to 5700 MHz and 5745 to 5825 MHz
Maximum output power (EIRP):
2.4 GHz band: 4.6 dBm
5 GHz band: 5.3 dBm
Authentication:
Open system, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE
Wi-Fi "Others"
Standards:
IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Africa, Asia, Bolivia, Europe, and Oceania)
IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico)
IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas)
Operating frequency:
Asia, Africa (excluding the countries listed below), the Middle East (excluding the countries listed below), Guam, New Caledonia, and Tahiti: 2412 to 2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5745 to 5805 MHz
Europe, Cyprus, Israel, Turkey, Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, and the Republic of the Congo: 2412 to 2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180 to 5320 MHz
India: 2412 to 2472 MHz (channel 13) and 5180 to 5825 MHz (5180 to 5700 MHz and 5745 to 5825 MHz)
U.S.A., Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and the Republic of Fiji: 2412 to 2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180 to 5825 MHz (5180 to 5580 MHz, 5660 to 5700 MHz, and 5745 to 5825 MHz)
Other countries in the Americas: 2412 to 2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180 to 5805 MHz (5180 to 5320 MHz and 5745 to 5805 MHz)
Maximum output power (EIRP):
2.4 GHz band: 4.6 dBm
5 GHz band: 5.3 dBm
Authentication:
Open system, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE
Bluetooth
Communication protocols:
Bluetooth Specification Version 5.0
Operating frequency:
Bluetooth: 2402 to 2480 MHz
Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402 to 2480 MHz
Maximum output power (EIRP):
Bluetooth: -0.9 dBm
Bluetooth Low Energy: -2.4 dBm
One EN-EL25a rechargeable Li-ion battery*
* EN-EL25 batteries can also be used. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN-EL25a.
EH-8P AC adapters (available separately); supplied UC-E25 USB cable required
0.635 cm (1/4 in., ISO 1222)
Approx. 127 x 96.8 x 66.5 mm (5 x 3.9 x 2.7 in.)
Approx. 550 g
( 1 lb. 3.4 oz. )
with battery and memory card but without body cap; approx. 495 g/1 lb. 1.5 oz. (camera body only)
Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (+32 °F to 104 °F)
Humidity: 85% or less (no condensation)
BF-N1 Body Cap, EN-EL25a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, AN-DC29 Strap, UC-E25 USB Cable
Note
Unless otherwise stated, all measurements are performed in conformity with Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards or guidelines.
All figures are for a camera with a fully-charged battery.
Throughout this document, “DX format” is used in reference to an angle of view equivalent to that of an APS-C camera.
The sample images displayed on the camera and the images and illustrations in this document are for expository purposes only.
Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in this document at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this document may contain.
