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Pros Pros
  • Robust, weather-sealed build with highly customizable controls
  • Fast and accurate autofocus system
  • Versatile video features including uncompressed output and audio monitoring
  • Rapid burst shooting and deep buffer capacity
  • Excellent low-light performance and noise control
Cons Cons
  • Mismatched and expensive XQD card workflow
  • Bulk, heavy weight, and stiff dials
  • Unusable image quality at highest ISO settings
  • Limited resolution for cropping
  • Reduced battery capacity compared to predecessors

Announcement date Announcement date January 6, 2012
Launch price Launch price $5,999
Sensor Sensor 16.2MP Full-Frame CMOS
Video Video 1080p 30p
Stabilization Stabilization None
Burst Burst 10 fps electronic · 11 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date January 6, 2012
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $5,999
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 24 mm
Color filter array Color filter array Bayer
Image processor Image processor EXPEED 3
Native ISO range Native ISO range 100-12,800
Expanded ISO range Expanded ISO range 50-204,800
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 5:4, 3:2

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 11fps
Burst speed (electronic) Burst speed (electronic) 10fps
RAW formats RAW formats RAW (NEF)
Other still formats Other still formats JPEG, RAW (NEF)
Color spaces Color spaces sRGB, Adobe RGB
Still bit depth Still bit depth 14-bit

AF architecture AF architecture Phase detect
AF points AF points 51
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
AF coverage AF coverage 51-point
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
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

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 Advanced Video Coding
Active cooling Active cooling No
Recording limit Recording limit 20 min
Audio recording Audio recording Linear PCM
Built-in ND filter Built-in ND filter No
Netflix approved Netflix approved No

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

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

USB USB USB 2.0
HDMI output HDMI output Mini Type-C
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi No
Bluetooth Bluetooth No
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 ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock

Battery Battery EN-EL18
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 2600 shots

Dimensions Dimensions 160 x 156.5 x 90.5 mm (6.30 x 6.16 x 3.56 in)
Weight Weight 1340g (2 lb 15.3 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing Full weather sealing
Chassis material Chassis material Magnesium alloy
Tripod thread Tripod thread 1/4"-20