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Pros Pros
  • Exceptional image quality, resolution, and dynamic range from the 45.7MP BSI-CMOS sensor
  • High-performing electronic viewfinder with excellent clarity and detail
  • Effective in-body image stabilization for handheld stills and video
  • Wide autofocus point coverage and seamless integration with F-mount lenses via adapter
  • Comfortable, DSLR-like ergonomics and robust weather-sealed build quality
Cons Cons
  • Reliance on a single XQD card slot lacks redundancy for professional workflows
  • Autofocus tracking performance can struggle with erratic movement or low light
  • Limited buffer depth hinders high-speed burst shooting
  • Battery life is not class-leading and can be inconsistent in real-world use
  • Tilting screen lacks full articulation for versatile portrait or vlog shooting

Announcement date Announcement date August 23, 2018
Launch price Launch price $3,399
Sensor Sensor 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Video Video 4K 30p
Stabilization Stabilization In-body IS, 5 stops (CIPA)
Burst Burst 9 fps electronic · 9 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date August 23, 2018
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $3,399
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 BSI CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9 mm
Color filter array Color filter array Bayer
Image processor Image processor EXPEED 6
Native ISO range Native ISO range 64-25,600
Expanded ISO range Expanded ISO range 32-102,400
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 1:1, 3:2, 4:5, 16:9
Sensor cropping modes Sensor cropping modes FX (36x24), DX (24x16), 5:4 (30x24), 1:1 (24x24), 16:9 (36x20)

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 9fps
Burst speed (electronic) Burst speed (electronic) 9fps
RAW formats RAW formats 14-bit RAW
Other still formats Other still formats JPEG, RAW
Color spaces Color spaces sRGB, Adobe RGB
Still bit depth Still bit depth 14-Bit

AF architecture AF architecture Hybrid phase + contrast detect
AF points AF points 493
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Contrast Detect (sensor), Phase Detect, Multi-area, Center, Selective single-point, Tracking, Single, Continuous, Touch, Face Detection, Live View
AF low-light sensitivity AF low-light sensitivity -4EV
Subject recognition Subject recognition Human, Animal

Shutter types Shutter types Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter, Electronic Rolling Shutter, Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/200 sec
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
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

Max video resolution Max video resolution 4K
Max frame rate at max resolution Max frame rate at max resolution 30p
Max frame rate at UHD Max frame rate at UHD 30p
Bit depth and chroma Bit depth and chroma 10-bit 4:2:2 external
Gamma / log profiles Gamma / log profiles N-Log
Recording limit Recording limit 29 min 59 sec
Audio recording Audio recording AAC Audio, 2-Channel LPCM Audio

Card slots Card slots 1
Card types Card types 1x CFexpress Type B / XQD

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

USB USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbit/sec)
HDMI output HDMI output Full-size Type-A
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/a/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz
Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.2
3.5mm mic input 3.5mm mic input Yes
3.5mm headphone output 3.5mm headphone output Yes
Hot shoe Hot shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock

Battery Battery EN-EL15b
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 330 shots
CIPA battery life (EVF) CIPA battery life (EVF) 310 shots
CIPA video recording time CIPA video recording time Approx. 85 min
USB charging USB charging Yes

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 585g (1 lb 4.6 oz)
Dimensions Dimensions 134 x 100.5 x 67.5 mm (5.28 x 3.96 x 2.66 in)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 675g (1 lb 7.8 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing Full weather sealing
Chassis material Chassis material Magnesium Alloy
Tripod thread Tripod thread 1/4"-20