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Pros Pros
  • Fast, precise autofocus system with advanced tracking
  • Rugged, weather-sealed build quality with professional ergonomics
  • Exceptional low-light performance and image quality
  • High-speed burst shooting capabilities
  • Improved video features including 1080 60p and clean HDMI output
Cons Cons
  • Heavy and bulky physical design
  • High price point and incremental nature of the update
  • Ergonomic issues with button placement and control navigation
  • Lack of modern video standards like 4K and advanced frame rates
  • Reliance on the less common XQD memory card format

Announcement date Announcement date February 25, 2014
Launch price Launch price $6,499
Sensor Sensor 16.2MP Full-Frame CMOS
Video Video 4K 60p
Stabilization Stabilization None
Burst Burst 11 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date February 25, 2014
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $6,499
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Nikon F
Body type Body type DSLR

Effective resolution Effective resolution 16.2MP
Sensor format Sensor format Full-Frame
Sensor technology Sensor technology CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 36 x 23.9 mm
Color filter array Color filter array Bayer
Image processor Image processor EXPEED 4
Native ISO range Native ISO range 100-25,600
Expanded ISO range Expanded ISO range 50-409,600
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 5:4, 3:2

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 11fps
RAW formats RAW formats 12 or 14 bit lossless compressed, compressed or uncompressed NEF
Other still formats Other still formats JPEG, TIFF, NEF
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 51
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Contrast Detect (sensor), Phase Detect, Multi-area, Center, Selective single-point, Tracking, Single, Continuous, Face Detection, Live View
AF low-light sensitivity AF low-light sensitivity -2EV

Shutter types Shutter types Mechanical
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/250 sec
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation +/- 5 EV in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps
Metering modes Metering modes Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot

Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3.2-inch
Rear LCD resolution Rear LCD resolution 0.921M dots
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Fixed

Max video resolution Max video resolution 4K
Max frame rate at max resolution Max frame rate at max resolution 60p
Codecs Codecs H.264/MPEG-4
Max bitrate Max bitrate 42Mbps
Recording limit Recording limit 20 min
Audio recording Audio recording Linear PCM

Card slots Card slots 2
Card types Card types 1x CompactFlash, 1x XQD

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

USB USB Hi-speed USB
HDMI output HDMI output Mini Type-C
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Optional
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 1

Battery Battery EN-EL18a
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 3020 shots

Dimensions Dimensions 160 x 156.5 x 90.5 mm (6.30 x 6.16 x 3.56 in)
Weight Weight 1350g (2 lb 15.6 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing Full weather sealing
Chassis material Chassis material Magnesium alloy
Tripod thread Tripod thread 1/4"-20