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Pros Pros
  • Excellent image quality and high ISO performance
  • Capable 51-point autofocus system that performs well in low light
  • Useful tilting LCD screen and built-in Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Ergonomic body design with a deep, comfortable grip
  • Robust weather-sealed construction with dual card slots
Cons Cons
  • Limited 1/4000s maximum shutter speed and 1/200s flash sync
  • Sluggish and clunky autofocus performance in Live View mode
  • Non-intuitive button layout lacking dedicated ISO and AF-ON controls
  • Absence of 4K video recording and modern touch-sensitive interface
  • Limited buffer capacity for continuous shooting

Announcement date Announcement date September 12, 2014
Launch price Launch price $2,299.95
Sensor Sensor 24.3MP Full-Frame CMOS
Video Video 1080p 59.94p · UHD 0p
Stabilization Stabilization None
Burst Burst 6.5 fps electronic · 6.5 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date September 12, 2014
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $2,299.95
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Nikon F
Body type Body type DSLR

Effective resolution Effective resolution 24.3MP
Sensor format Sensor format Full-Frame
Sensor technology Sensor technology CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24 mm
Color filter array Color filter array Bayer
Native ISO range Native ISO range Photo
Native in Auto Mode: 100 to 12,800 (50 to 51,200 Extended)

Video
Native in Auto Mode: 200 to 12,800
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 3:2

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 6.5fps
Burst speed (electronic) Burst speed (electronic) 6.5fps
RAW formats RAW formats 14-bit
Other still formats Other still formats JPEG, RAW
Still bit depth Still bit depth 14-bit
Built-in flash guide number Built-in flash guide number 39.01' / 11.89 m at ISO 100

AF architecture AF architecture Hybrid phase + contrast detect
AF points AF points Phase Detection: 51 (15 Cross-Type)
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
AF low-light sensitivity AF low-light sensitivity -3EV

Shutter types Shutter types Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/4000 to 30 sec, Bulb
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/200 sec
Maximum electronic shutter speed Maximum electronic shutter speed 1/4000s
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 0.7x
Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3.2-inch
Rear LCD resolution Rear LCD resolution 1.229M dots
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Tilting

Internal Recording Internal Recording H.264/MOV
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
1280 x 720 at 50/59.94 fps
External Recording External Recording 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/59.94 fps
1280 x 720 at 29.97/50/59.94 fps
Max video resolution Max video resolution 1080p
Max frame rate at max resolution Max frame rate at max resolution 59.94p
Max frame rate at UHD Max frame rate at UHD 0p
Codecs Codecs H.264/MOV
Recording limit Recording limit 30 min Maximum
Audio recording Audio recording LPCM Audio

Card slots Card slots 2
Card types Card types 2x SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)

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

HDMI output HDMI output Mini Type-C
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Yes
3.5mm mic input 3.5mm mic input Yes
3.5mm headphone output 3.5mm headphone output Yes
Hot shoe Hot shoe 1x Hot Shoe

Battery Battery EN-EL15
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 1230 shots

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 750g (1 lb 10.5 oz)
Dimensions Dimensions 140.5 x 113 x 78 mm (5.53 x 4.45 x 3.07 in)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 830g (1 lb 13.3 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing Full weather sealing
Chassis material Chassis material Magnesium Alloy
Tripod thread Tripod thread 1/4"-20