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Pros Pros
  • Excellent full-frame image quality with high dynamic range and low noise
  • Solid, weather-sealed build quality that feels sturdy
  • Responsive autofocus system with 39 points
  • Useful dual SD card slots and customizable user modes
  • Compact and lightweight design for a full-frame camera
Cons Cons
  • Autofocus points are too tightly grouped in the center of the frame
  • Limited Live View functionality including inability to change aperture during video
  • Lack of modern integrated features like built-in Wi-Fi or GPS
  • Minor update with very little to offer existing owners of the previous model
  • Fixed rear LCD screen lacks articulation and touch controls

Announcement date Announcement date October 8, 2013
Launch price Launch price $1,999.95
Sensor Sensor 24.3MP Full-Frame CMOS
Video Video 1080p 25p
Stabilization Stabilization None
Burst Burst 6 fps electronic · 6 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date October 8, 2013
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 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 Native: 100 to 6,400 (50 to 25,600 Extended)
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 3:2, 16:9

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 6fps
Burst speed (electronic) Burst speed (electronic) 6fps
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' / 11.89 m at ISO 100

AF architecture AF architecture Phase detect
AF points AF points Phase Detection: 39
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
AF low-light sensitivity AF low-light sensitivity -1EV

Shutter types Shutter types Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/4000 to 30 Seconds, Bulb
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/200 Second
Maximum electronic shutter speed Maximum electronic shutter speed 1/4000s
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
Metering modes Metering modes 3D Color Matrix, Center-Weighted Average, Spot

EVF magnification EVF magnification 0.7x
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

Internal Recording Internal Recording H.264/MPEG-4
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25 fps (12 to 24 Mb/s)
1280 x 720 at 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (8 to 24 Mb/s)
External Recording External Recording 1920 x 1080i
1280 x 720
1024 x 576p
720 x 480p
Max video resolution Max video resolution 1080p
Max frame rate at max resolution Max frame rate at max resolution 25p
Codecs Codecs H.264/MPEG-4
Max bitrate Max bitrate 24Mbps
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)
Internal storage Internal storage No

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

HDMI output HDMI output Mini Type-C
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) 900 shots

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 760g (1 lb 10.8 oz)
Dimensions Dimensions 141 x 113 x 82 mm (5.55 x 4.45 x 3.23 in)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 840g (1 lb 13.6 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Chassis material Chassis material Magnesium Alloy
Tripod thread Tripod thread 1/4"-20