Image Sensor Type CMOS
Sensor Size 15.8 x 23.6mm
Total Pixels 12.9 million
Image Area (pixels)
DX-format
(L) 4288x2848
(M) 3216x2136
(S) 2144x1424
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution 4 frames per second
LCD Monitor Size 2.7 in. diagonal
LCD Monitor Resolution 230,000 Dots
LCD Monitor Angle of View 170-degree wide-viewing angle
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
200 in steps of 1/3
1 EV
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
3200 in steps of 1/3
1 EV
Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent)
Highest Expanded ISO Sensitvity
Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent)
Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options
Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV
Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV
Storage Media SD - SDHC
Card Slot 1 Secure Digital (SD)
File Format JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality - AVI - Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
File System Compliant with DCF 2.0 - DPOF - EXIF 2.21
Interface Hi-speed USB - NTSC - HDMI
Lens Mount Nikon F bayonet mount
Compatible Lenses
AF-S or AF-I: All functions supported.
• Type G or D AF NIKKOR without built-in autofocus motor: All functions except autofocus supported. IX NIKKOR lenses not supported.
• Other AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering II. Lenses for F3AF not supported.
• Type D PC NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and some shooting modes.
• AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering II.
• Non-CPU: Autofocus not supported. Can be used in mode M, but exposure meter does not function. Electronic rangefinder can be used if lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster
Focusing Screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark V screen with focus frame (framing grid can be displayed)
Autofocus System Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with TTL phase detection, 11 focus points (including 1 cross-type sensor) and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5-3 m/1 ft. 8 in.-9ft.10 in.)
Focus Modes
Single-servo AF (S)
Continuous-servo (C)
Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
Live View (LV) autofocus
Face-Priority, Wide Area, Normal Area and Subject Tracking
Single-point AF Mode Yes
Dynamic AF Mode Yes
Auto-area AF Mode Yes
Built-in Flash Yes
External Flash Shoe Yes
Built-in Flash Distance 56 at ISO 200 ft.17 at ISO 200m
Flash Sync Speed
Up to 1/200
Flash Sync Modes
Front-curtain sync (normal)
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Self-timer 2, 5, 10, 20 seconds duration
World Time Setting Yes
Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings Yes
Battery Type Rechargeable
Battery / Batteries
EN-EL9 Lithium-ion Battery
EN-EL9a Lithium-ion Battery
AC Adaptor EH-5a AC Adapter
Battery Charger MH-18a Quick Charger
Battery Life (shots per charge) 510 shots (CIPA)
Tripod Socket ¼ inch 20
Approx. Dimensions
Width 5.0 in. (127mm)
Height 4.1 in. (104mm)
Depth 3.1 in. (80mm)
Approx. Weight 19.8 oz. (560g)
Supported Languages
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
Supplied Software Software Suite CD-ROM
Supplied Accessories
- EN-EL9a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- MH-23 Quick Charger
- DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
- DK-24 Rubber Eyecup
- UC-E6 USB Cable
- EG-CP14 Audio Video Cable
- AN-DC3 Camera Strap
- Body Cap
- BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
- Software Suite CD-ROM