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Pros Pros
  • Excellent image quality and low-light performance
  • Versatile articulated LCD screen
  • Intuitive interface for beginners
  • Compact and lightweight design
  • Useful video features including external microphone input
Cons Cons
  • Limited physical controls and lack of dedicated buttons
  • Slow autofocus performance, especially in Live View
  • Suboptimal video mode implementation and manual control
  • Lacks internal autofocus motor for older lenses
  • Plastic construction and build quality concerns

Announcement date Announcement date April 5, 2011
Launch price Launch price $799
Sensor Sensor 16.2MP APS-C CMOS

Announcement date Announcement date April 5, 2011
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $799
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Nikon F
Body type Body type DSLR

Effective resolution Effective resolution 16.2MP
Sensor format Sensor format APS-C
Sensor technology Sensor technology CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 24 x 16 mm
Color filter array Color filter array Bayer
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 3:2

Still bit depth Still bit depth 14-Bit

AF architecture AF architecture Hybrid phase + contrast detect
AF points AF points 11
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus

Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/4000s to 30s, Bulb
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/200s
Metering modes Metering modes 3D Color Matrix, Center-Weighted Average, Spot

EVF magnification EVF magnification 0.78x
Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3-inch
Rear LCD resolution Rear LCD resolution 0.92M dots
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Fully articulating

Card slots Card slots 1
Card types Card types 1x SD

USB USB USB 2.0
3.5mm mic input 3.5mm mic input Yes
Hot shoe Hot shoe ISO 518 standard

Battery Battery EN-EL14
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 660 shots

Weight Weight 560g (1 lb 3.8 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None