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Pros Pros
  • Flexible dual card slots and improved buffer performance
  • Exceptional image quality and dynamic range with a 45MP sensor
  • Effective in-body image stabilization
  • Reliable, weather-sealed build quality with comfortable ergonomics
  • Versatile video features including 4K 60p recording
Cons Cons
  • Autofocus tracking and subject detection trail behind top-tier rivals
  • Limited screen articulation compared to fully tilting designs
  • Video limitations including a crop at 4K 60p and reliance on external recording
  • Modest iterative update with minor ergonomic or interface quirks
  • Electronic viewfinder resolution is lower than competing models

Announcement date Announcement date October 14, 2020
Launch price Launch price $2,999.95
Sensor Sensor 45.7MP Full-Frame CMOS
Video Video 4K 59.94p
Stabilization Stabilization In-body IS, 5 stops (CIPA)
Burst Burst 10 fps electronic · 10 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date October 14, 2020
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $2,999.95
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Nikon Z
Body type Body type Mirrorless

Effective resolution Effective resolution 45.7MP
Sensor format Sensor format Full-Frame
Sensor technology Sensor technology CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9 mm
Color filter array Color filter array Bayer
Native ISO range Native ISO range Native: 64 to 25,600 (32 to 102,400 Extended)
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 1:1, 3:2, 4:5, 16:9

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 10fps
Burst speed (electronic) Burst speed (electronic) 10fps
RAW formats RAW formats 14-bit
Other still formats Other still formats JPEG, RAW
Still bit depth Still bit depth 14-bit

AF architecture AF architecture Hybrid phase + contrast detect
AF points AF points Phase Detection: 493
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF

Shutter types Shutter types Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/8000 to 900 sec, Bulb, Time
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/200 sec
Maximum electronic shutter speed Maximum electronic shutter speed 1/8000s
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation -5 to +5 EV
Metering modes Metering modes Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Matrix, Spot

EVF resolution EVF resolution 3.69M dots
EVF magnification EVF magnification 0.8x
Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3.2-inch
Rear LCD resolution Rear LCD resolution 2.1M dots
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Tilting

Internal Recording Internal Recording H.264/MOV/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
External Recording External Recording 4:2:2 10-Bit
3840 x 2160
1920 x 1080
Max video resolution Max video resolution 4K
Max frame rate at max resolution Max frame rate at max resolution 59.94p
Max frame rate at UHD Max frame rate at UHD 59.94p
Codecs Codecs H.264/MOV/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
Bit depth and chroma Bit depth and chroma 10-bit 4:2:2 internal
Gamma / log profiles Gamma / log profiles HDR-HLG, Nikon N-Log
Slow-motion maximum Slow-motion maximum 1080p at 100fps
Recording limit Recording limit 30 min
Audio recording Audio recording LPCM, 2-channel

Card slots Card slots 2
Card types Card types 1x Slot 1: CFexpress Type B / XQD; Slot 2: SD UHS-II
Internal storage Internal storage No

In-body stabilization (IBIS) In-body stabilization (IBIS) Yes
IBIS rating IBIS rating 5 stops

USB USB 1x USB-C Input
HDMI output HDMI output Mini Type-C
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.2
3.5mm mic input 3.5mm mic input Yes
3.5mm headphone output 3.5mm headphone output Yes
Flash sync terminal Flash sync terminal No
Hot shoe Hot shoe 1x Hot Shoe

Battery Battery EN-EL15c
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 420 shots

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 615g (1 lb 5.7 oz)
Dimensions Dimensions 134 x 100.5 x 69.5 mm (5.28 x 3.96 x 2.74 in)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 705g (1 lb 8.9 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Chassis material Chassis material Magnesium alloy
Tripod thread Tripod thread 1/4"-20