| Lens Mount | Nikon F bayonet mount |
| Picture Angle | Effective picture angle 1.5x (Approx.) conversion factor (Nikon DX format) |
| Effective Pixels | 16.2 million |
| Sensor Size | 23.6 x 15.6mm |
| Image Sensor Format | DX |
| Image Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Total Pixels | 16.9 million |
| Dust-Off Reference Photo | Yes |
| Image Area (pixels) | DX-format (L) 4928 x 2364 (M) 3696 x 2448 (S) 2464 x 1632 |
| File Format | NEF (RAW): lossless compressed or compressed 12 or 14 bit JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality MOV |
| Picture Control | Standard - Neutral - Vivid - Monochrome - Portrait - Landscape - Nine User-customizable Settings |
| Storage Media | SD - SDHC - SDXC memory cards |
| Card Slot | 2 Secure Digital (SD) |
| File System | Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras |
| Viewfinder | Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage | 100% Approx. |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.95% Approx. |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 19.5mm |
| Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment | -3 to +1m |
| Focusing Screen | Focusing Screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF area brackets (grid lines can be displayed) |
| Interchangeable Focusing Screens | No |
| Reflex Mirror | Quick-return type |
| Depth-of-field Control | Yes |
| Compatible Lenses | Type G/D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported IX Nikkor lenses cannot be used DX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible Other AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering II AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II PC Micro-NIKKOR does not support some functions Non-CPU: Can be used in modes A and M; color matrix metering and aperture value display if user provides lens data (AI lenses only) |
| Shutter type | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV |
| Slowest Shutter Speed | 30 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV |
| Flash Sync Speed | Up to 1/250 sec. Synchronizes with shutter at 1/320s or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320s) |
| Bulb Shutter Setting | Yes |
| Shutter Release Modes | Single-frame [S] mode Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-5 frames per second Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 6 frames per second Live View [LV] mode Self-timer mode |
| Continuous Shooting Options | DX-format CH: Up to 6 frames per second CL: Up to 5 frames per second |
| Top Continuous Shooting Speed | 6 frames per second, (CIPA guidelines) |
| Self-timer | 2, 5, 10, 20 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled |
| Exposure Metering System | TTL exposure metering using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor |
| Metering Range | 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20°C/68°F) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F) |
| Exposure Meter Coupling | CPU, AI |
| Exposure Modes | Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P) - Shutter-Priority Auto (S) - Aperture-Priority Auto (A) - Manual (M) - Auto - Auto (flash off) - Advanced Scene Modes - U1 (user setting 1) - U2 (user setting 2) |
| Advanced Scene Modes | Portrait - Landscape - Close-up - Sports - Night Portrait - Night Landscape - Party / Indoor - Beach / Snow - Child - Sunset - Dusk / Dawn - Pet Portrait - Candlelight - Blossom - Autumn Colors - Food - Silhouette - High Key - Low Key |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV |
| Exposure Bracketing | Yes 2 or 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV |
| Exposure Lock | Yes |
| Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity | 100 in steps of 1/3 - 1/2 - 1 EV |
| Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity | 6400 in steps of 1/3 - 1/2 - 1 EV |
| Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options | Hi-1 (ISO-12,800 equivalent) in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV Hi-2 (ISO 25600 equivalent) |
| Long Exposure Noise Reduction | Yes |
| Long Exposure Noise Reduction Yes | Low - Normal - High - Off |
| D-Lighting Bracketing | 2 or 3 exposures |
| Single-point AF Mode | Yes |
| Dynamic AF Mode | Yes |
| Auto-area AF Mode | Yes |
| Autofocus System | Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection Finetuning 39 focus points (including 9 cross-type sensors) AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 1 ft. 8in.-9 ft. 10 in.) |
| Focus Lock | AE-L/AF-L button Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S) |
| Focus Modes | Single-servo AF (AF-S) Continuous-servo (AF-C) Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A) Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only Face-Priority AF Predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status Wide area Normal area Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used |
| Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points | 39 |
| Autofocus Sensitivity | -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) |
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Flash Bracketing | 2 to 3 exposures in increments of 1/3 to 2 EV |
| Built-in Flash Distance | 39 (ISO 100) |
| FP High Speed Sync | Up to 1/8000 |
| Flash Control | Auto aperture: Available with SB-900/SB-800 and CPU lens TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for DSLR using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor available w/ built-in flash and SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600 or SB-400 (i-TTL balanced fill-flash available when matrix or center-weighted metering is selected Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-900, SB-800, SB-28, SB-27 and SB-22S Distance priority manual: Available with SB-900, SB-800 and SB-700 |
| Flash Sync Modes | Front-curtain sync (normal) - Slow sync - Rear-curtain sync - Red-eye reduction - Red-eye reduction with slow sync |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV |
| Accessory Shoe | Yes |
| Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) | Yes Built-in Commander Mode 2 Groups: A and B 4 Channels: 1-4 TTL, Non-TTL Auto and Manual mode |
| White Balance | Auto (2 types) - Incandescent - Fluorescent (7 types) - Direct Sunlight - Flash - Cloudy - Shade - Preset manual (up to 5 values can be stored) - Auto (TTL white balance with 2,016-pixel RGB sensor) - Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting (2,500 K to 10,000K) - Seven manual modes with fine-tuning |
| White Balance Bracketing | 2 or 3 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 |
| Live View Shooting | Yes |
| Movie | Movie with sound - 1,920 × 1,080 (24p); 24 fps - 1,280 × 720 (24p); 24 fps - 1,280 × 720 (30p); 30 fps - 640 × 424 (30p); 30 fps |
| Movie Audio | Built-in microphone, monaural Optional external stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter) Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted |
| Monitor Size | 3 in. diagonal |
| Monitor Resolution | 921,000 Dots |
| Monitor Type | Super Density |
| Monitor Angle of View | 170-degree wide-viewing angle |
| Monitor Adjustments | Brightness, 7 levels |
| Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator | Yes |
| Playback Functions | Full frame - Calendar - Thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 segments) - Zoom - Movie Playback - Slideshow - Histogram display - Auto image rotation - Shooting data - Highlight point display - Sound playback |
| In-Camera Image Editing | Trim - D-Lighting - Image Overlay - Side-by-Side Comparison - Filter Effects - Monochrome - Color Balance - NEF (RAW) Processing - Quick retouch - Straighten - Distortion Control - Fisheye - Red-eye Correction - Perspective Control - Color Outline - Resize - Edit Movie - Miniature Effect |
| Image Comment | Yes |
| Interface | Hi-speed USB - NTSC - HDMI - Stereo Microphone Input Audio/Video out |
| WiFi Functionality | Eye-Fi Compatible FTP file transfer available and PTP/IP with optional WT-4A (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g) |
| GPS | GP-1 GPS unit |
| Save/Load Camera settings | Yes |
| Total custom Settings | 48 |
| My Menu | Yes with customization |
| Recent Settings | Yes |
| Supported Languages | Arabic - Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) - Danish - Dutch - English - Spanish - Finnish - French -Italian - German - Indonesian - Japanese Korean - Polish - Portuguese - Russian - Swedish - Czech - Norweigan - Thai - Turkish |
| Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time | Yes |
| World Time Setting | Yes |
| Battery | Rechargeable |
| Battery / Batteries | EN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery |
| Battery Life (shots per charge) | 1,050 shots (CIPA) |
| AC Adapter | EH-5a AC Adapter Requires EP-5B Power Supply Connector |
| Battery Charger | MH-25 Quick Charger |
| Tripod Socket | 1/4 INCH 20 |
| Approx. Dimensions | Width 5.2 in. (132mm) - Height 4.1 in. (103mm) - Depth 3.0 in. (77mm) |
| Approx. Weight | 24.3 oz. (690g) |
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