Type of camera Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses
Lens mount Nikon Z mount
Compatible lenses • Z mount NIKKOR lenses • F mount NIKKOR lenses (mount
adapter required; restrictions may apply)
Effective pixels 45.7 million
Image sensor 35.9 × 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format)
Total pixels 52.37 million
File format • NEF (RAW): 14 bit with lossless compressed; high
efficiency or high efficiency • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline
compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or
basic (approx. 1:16) compression; size-priority and optimalquality
compression available • NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single
photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
Picture Control System Auto, Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait,
Landscape, Flat, 20 Creative Picture Controls; selected
Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom
Picture Controls
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD memory cards
Dual card slots The card in Slot 2 can be used for overflow or backup
storage, for separate storage of NEF (RAW) and JPEG
pictures, or for storage of duplicate JPEG pictures at
different sizes and image qualities; pictures can be copied
between cards
Viewfinder 1.27-cm/0.5-in. approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED
electronic viewfinder with color balance and auto and
16-level manual brightness controls
Viewfinder frame coverage Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical
Viewfinder magnification Approx. 0.8× (50 mm lens at infinity, −1.0 m−1)
Monitor 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 2100k-dot vertically and horizontally
tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD with 170° viewing angle,
approx. 100% frame coverage, and color balance and
11-level manual brightness controls
Shutter type Electronic shutter with shutter sound and sensor shield
Shutter speed 1/32000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3, 1/2 and 1 EV, extendable
to 900 s in mode M, bulb, time
Release modes Single frame, continuous L, continuous H, High-Speed
Frame Capture+, self-timer
Approximate frame advance rate • Continuous L: Approx. 1 to 10 fps • Continuous H:
(measured by in-house tests) Approx. 10 to 20 fps • High-Speed Frame Capture+ (C30):
Approx. 30 fps • High-Speed Frame Capture+ (C120):
Approx. 120 fps
Exposure metering system TTL metering using camera image sensor
Exposure metering modes • Matrix metering • Center-weighted metering: Weight
of 75% given to 12- or 8-mm circle in center of frame or
weighting can be based on average of entire frame • Spot
metering: Meters circle with a diameter of approx. 4-mm
centered on selected focus point • Highlight-weighted
metering
Metering range (ISO 100, -3 to +17 EV
f/2.0 lens, 20°C/68°F)
ISO sensitivity ISO 64 to 25600 in steps of 1/3 or 1 EV; can also be set to
(Recommended Exposure Index) approx. 0.3, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 32 equivalent) below ISO 64 or
to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1 or 2 EV (ISO 102400 equivalent) above
ISO 25600; auto ISO sensitivity control available
Active D-Lighting Can be selected from auto, extra high 2, extra high 1, high,
normal, low or off
Autofocus type Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
AF detection range -6.5 to +19 EV (-8.5 to +19 EV with starlight view)
(in photo mode, AF-S, ISO 100,
f/1.2 lens, 20°C/68°F)
Focus points (in photo mode, 493 points
FX format, single-point AF)
AF-area modes Pinpoint AF, single-point AF, dynamic-area AF (S, M and
L), wide-area AF (S and L), auto-area AF, 3D-tracking and
subject-tracking AF (available in video mode only); Pinpoint
AF, dynamic-area AF and 3D-tracking are available in
photo mode only
Camera on-board VR 5-axis image sensor shift
Lens on-board VR Lens shift (available with VR lenses)
Flash control TTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with
matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering,
standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye
reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
Nikon Creative Lighting i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless
System (CLS) Lighting, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modeling
illumination, FV lock, color information communication,
auto FP high-speed sync, unified flash control
White balance Auto (3 types), natural light auto, direct sunlight, cloudy,
shade, incandescent, fluorescent (3 types), flash, choose
color temperature (2500 to 10000 K), preset manual (up to
6 values can be stored), all with fine-tuning
Bracketing types Exposure, flash, white balance, and ADL
Video metering modes Matrix, center-weighted or highlight-weighted
Frame size (pixels) • 7680×4320 (8K UHD); 30p (progressive), 25p, 24p
and frame rate • 3840×2160 (4K UHD); 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p
• 1920 × 1080; 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p; Actual
frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are
119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively
File format MOV, MP4
Video compression H.265/HEVC (8/10 bit), H.264/AVC (8 bit)
Audio recording format Linear PCM (for videos recorded in MOV) or AAC (for
videos recorded in MP4)
Audio recording device Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator
option; sensitivity adjustable
Exposure compensation -3 to +3 EV in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
ISO sensitivity • M mode: Manual selection (ISO 64 to 25600 in steps of
(Recommended Exposure Index) 1/3 or 1 EV); with additional options available equivalent
to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1 or 2 EV (ISO 102400 equivalent) above
ISO 25600; auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64 to Hi 2.0)
available with selectable upper limit • P, S or A mode: Auto
ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64 to High 2.0) with selectable
upper limit
Other video options Time-lapse video recording, electronic vibration reduction,
time codes, N-Log and HDR (HLG) video
USB Type-C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB); connection to
built-in USB port is recommended
HDMI output Type-A HDMI connector
Audio input Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter; plug-in power
supported)
Audio output Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter)
Ten-pin remote terminal Built-in; can be used with MC-30A/MC-36A remote cords
and other optional accessories
Ethernet RJ-45 connector; • Standards: IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T),
IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX), IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T) •
Data rates (Max. logical data rates according to IEEE
standard; actual rates may differ): 10/100/1000 Mbps with
auto detect • Port: 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
(AUTOMDIX)
Wi-Fi Available
Bluetooth Available
Supported GNS systems GPS (USA), GLONASS (Russia), QZSS (Japan)
Data acquired Latitude, longitude, altitude, UTC (Universal Coordinated
Time)
Clock synchronization Camera clock can be set to time acquired via GNSS
Track logs NMEA-compliant
Log interval 15 s, 30 s, 1 min., 2 min., 5 min.
Max. log recording time 6, 12 or 24 hours
Log deletion Supported
Battery One EN-EL18d Rechargeable Li-ion Battery; EN-EL18c, ENEL18b,
EN-EL18a and EN-EL18 can also be used; Note that
fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with
the EN-EL18d and that the EH-7P Charging AC Adapter
can be used to charge EN-EL18d, EN-EL18c and EN-EL18b
batteries only
Charging AC adapter EH-7P Charging AC Adapter
AC adapter EH-6d AC Adapter; requires EP-6a Power Connector
(available separately)
Tripod socket 0.635 cm; 1/4 in., ISO 1222
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 149 × 149.5 × 90.5 mm/5.9 × 5.9 × 3.6 in.
Weight Approx. 1340 g/2 lb 15.3 oz with battery and two memory
cards but without body cap and accessory shoe cover;
approx. 1160 g/2 lb 9 oz (camera body only)
Operating environment Temperature: -10 to 40°C/+14 to 104°F; humidity: 85% or
less (no condensation)
Supplied accessories BF-N1 Body Cap, EN-EL18d Rechargeable Li-ion Battery,
(may differ by country or area) MH-33 Battery Charger, EH-7P Charging AC Adapter,
DK-33 Rubber Eyecup, HDMI/USB Cable Clip, AN-DC2