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Pros Pros
  • High-resolution sensor with no optical low-pass filter for superior detail
  • Advanced 51-point autofocus system inherited from professional models
  • Rugged, weather-sealed magnesium alloy construction
  • Comprehensive manual controls including dual SD card slots and dedicated function buttons
  • Excellent low-light performance and dynamic range
Cons Cons
  • Limited buffer capacity restricts RAW burst shooting
  • Lack of aperture control during live view and video recording
  • Fixed rear LCD screen without articulation
  • Clunky menu navigation and button placement
  • No built-in Wi-Fi or GPS functionality

Announcement date Announcement date February 21, 2013
Launch price Launch price $1,199.95
Sensor Sensor 24.1MP APS-C CMOS
Video Video 1080p 30p
Stabilization Stabilization None
Burst Burst 6 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date February 21, 2013
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,199.95
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Nikon F
Body type Body type DSLR

Effective resolution Effective resolution 24.1MP
Sensor format Sensor format APS-C
Sensor technology Sensor technology CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Color filter array Color filter array Bayer
Native ISO range Native ISO range 100-6,400
Expanded ISO range Expanded ISO range 12,800-25,600
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 3:2, 16:9

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 6fps
RAW formats RAW formats NEF (RAW)
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 Hybrid phase + contrast detect
AF points AF points 51
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Continuous-Servo AF, Focus Lock AF Area Mode, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
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
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 (1/3 EV Steps)
Metering modes Metering modes 3D Color Matrix, Center-Weighted Average, Spot

EVF magnification EVF magnification 0.94x
Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3.2-inch
Rear LCD resolution Rear LCD resolution 1.229M dots
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Fixed

Max video resolution Max video resolution 1080p
Max frame rate at max resolution Max frame rate at max resolution 30p
Codecs Codecs H.264/MPEG-4
Audio recording Audio recording Linear PCM

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

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

USB USB USB 2.0 hi-speed (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI output HDMI output Mini Type-C
3.5mm mic input 3.5mm mic input Yes

Battery Battery EN-EL15
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 950 shots

Dimensions Dimensions 135.5 x 106.5 x 76 mm (5.33 x 4.19 x 2.99 in)
Weight Weight 765g (1 lb 11 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Tripod thread Tripod thread 1/4"-20