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Pros Pros
  • Fast, accurate 153-point autofocus system with excellent frame coverage
  • High-speed 10fps continuous shooting with a deep buffer
  • Rugged, weather-sealed build quality with ergonomic controls
  • Excellent image quality and low-light performance for a crop-sensor body
  • Versatile tilting touchscreen and illuminated buttons for low-light use
Cons Cons
  • Significant 1.5x crop factor when recording 4K video
  • Slow and inconsistent Live View autofocus
  • Lack of a built-in flash
  • Unreliable or limited wireless connectivity via SnapBridge
  • High price point compared to other APS-C models

Announcement date Announcement date January 6, 2016
Launch price Launch price $1,999.95
Sensor Sensor 20.9MP APS-C CMOS
Video Video 4K 30p
Stabilization Stabilization None
Burst Burst 10 fps electronic · 10 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date January 6, 2016
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,999.95
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Nikon F
Body type Body type DSLR

Effective resolution Effective resolution 20.9MP
Sensor format Sensor format APS-C
Sensor technology Sensor technology CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7 mm
Color filter array Color filter array Bayer
Image processor Image processor EXPEED 5
Native ISO range Native ISO range Photo
Native in Auto Mode: 100 to 51,200 (50 to 164,000 Extended)

Video
Native: 100 to 51,200 (100 to 164,000 Extended)
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 3:2

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 10fps
Burst speed (electronic) Burst speed (electronic) 10fps
RAW formats RAW formats 12-bit, 14-bit NEF
Other still formats Other still formats JPEG, RAW, TIFF
Still bit depth Still bit depth 14-Bit

AF architecture AF architecture Hybrid phase + contrast detect
AF points AF points Phase Detection: 153 (99 Cross-Type)
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
AF low-light sensitivity AF low-light sensitivity -4EV

Shutter types Shutter types Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb, Time
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/250 sec
Maximum electronic shutter speed Maximum electronic shutter speed 1/8000s
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation -5 to +5 EV
Metering modes Metering modes 3D Color Matrix, Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Spot

EVF magnification EVF magnification 1x
Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3.2-inch
Rear LCD resolution Rear LCD resolution 2.359M dots
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Tilting

Internal Recording Internal Recording Fast-/Slow-Motion Support: No
Recording Limit: 30-Minute Maximum
IP Streaming: No
Built-In Microphone: Stereo
Audio Recording: 2-Channel LPCM Audio
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
Codecs Codecs H.264/MPEG-4 AVC
Recording limit Recording limit 30 min Maximum
Audio recording Audio recording 2-Channel LPCM Audio

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

In-body stabilization (IBIS) In-body stabilization (IBIS) No

HDMI output HDMI output Mini Type-C
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.1
3.5mm mic input 3.5mm mic input Yes
3.5mm headphone output 3.5mm headphone output Yes
Flash sync terminal Flash sync terminal Yes
Hot shoe Hot shoe 1x Hot Shoe

Battery Battery EN-EL15
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 1240 shots

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 760g (1 lb 10.8 oz)
Dimensions Dimensions 147 x 115 x 81 mm (5.79 x 4.53 x 3.19 in)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 860g (1 lb 14.3 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing Full weather sealing
Chassis material Chassis material Carbon Fiber, Magnesium Alloy
Tripod thread Tripod thread 1/4"-20