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Pros Pros
  • Capable 11-point autofocus system
  • Intuitive, beginner-focused interface and helpful guide mode
  • Solid build quality and ergonomic design
  • Good image quality and performance at lower ISOs
Cons Cons
  • Absence of live view and video recording capabilities
  • Limited external controls requiring menu navigation
  • Missing advanced features like exposure bracketing and depth-of-field preview
  • Slow processing and small buffer capacity
  • Lack of in-body motor for older lens autofocus

Announcement date Announcement date July 30, 2009
Launch price Launch price $599.95
Sensor Sensor 10.2MP APS-C CCD
Stabilization Stabilization None
Burst Burst 3 fps electronic · 3 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date July 30, 2009
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $599.95
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Nikon F
Body type Body type DSLR

Effective resolution Effective resolution 10.2MP
Sensor format Sensor format APS-C
Sensor technology Sensor technology CCD
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 24 x 16 mm
Color filter array Color filter array Bayer
Image processor Image processor Expeed
Native ISO range Native ISO range 100-1,600
Expanded ISO range Expanded ISO range 3,200
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 3:2

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 3fps
Burst speed (electronic) Burst speed (electronic) 3fps
RAW formats RAW formats 12-bit compressed RAW
Other still formats Other still formats JPEG, RAW
Color spaces Color spaces sRGB, Adobe RGB
Still bit depth Still bit depth 12-bit
Built-in flash guide number Built-in flash guide number 13m at ISO 100

AF architecture AF architecture Hybrid phase + contrast detect
AF points AF points 11 phase-detect points
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Contrast Detect (sensor), Phase Detect, Multi-area, Selective single-point, Single, Continuous

Shutter types Shutter types Mechanical
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/4000s to 30s, Bulb
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/200s
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation +/- 5 EV in 1/3 steps
Metering modes Metering modes 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot

Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3-inch
Rear LCD resolution Rear LCD resolution 0.23M dots
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Fixed

Card slots Card slots 1
Card types Card types 1x SD, 1x SDHC

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

USB USB USB 2.0
HDMI output HDMI output Mini Type-C
Hot shoe Hot shoe Standard ISO hotshoe

Battery Battery EN-EL9A
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 500 shots

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 485g (1 lb 1.1 oz)
Dimensions Dimensions 126 x 94 x 64 mm (4.96 x 3.70 x 2.52 in)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 536g (1 lb 2.9 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Tripod thread Tripod thread 1/4"-20