| Sensor |
| Effective Pixels: | 24.2 Megapixels |
| Total Pixels: | 24.7 Megapixels |
| Sensor Type: | DX Format CMOS Sensor |
| Sensor Size: | 23.2mm x 15.4mm |
| Crop Factor: | 1.5x |
| Sensor Cleaning: | Yes |
| Lens |
| Included Lens: | AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens |
| Optical Zoom: | Approximately 3X |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes, VR |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5-5.6G |
| Autofocus: | Yes |
| Filter Size |
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F bayonet mount |
| Lens Compatibility: | AF-S Lens Required for Autofocus |
| Display |
| LCD Size: | 3.0 in. diagonal |
| LCD Type: | Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD . |
| LCD Pixels: | 921,000 Dots |
| LCD Coverage: | Approx 99% |
| Viewfinder Type: | Eye-level Pentamirror Single-Lens Reflex viewfinder . |
| Viewfinder Coverage: | 95% Horizontal Approx. |
| Focus |
| Autofocus Points: | 11 (3D-tracking) |
| AF Assist Light: | Yes |
| Continuous Autofocus: | Yes |
| Focus Range: | Not specified |
| Shutter |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 to 30 sec. . |
| Bulb Shutter Setting: | Yes |
| Flash Sync Speed: | Up to 1/200 sec. . |
| Flash |
| Flash Modes: | Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-Eye reduction, Red-Eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV |
| Recycling Time for Built-in Flash: | Not specified |
| External Flash Connection: | Yes, Hot Shoe |
| Exposure Control |
| Exposure Modes: | Aperture-Priority Auto (A) Auto Auto (flash off) Manual (M) Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P) Shutter-Priority Auto (S) . |
| Exposure Compensation: | ±5 EV in increments of 1/3EV |
| Exposure Bracketing: | No |
| Metering Modes: | • Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame
• Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses)
• Spot: Meters 3.5mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point |
| 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) . |
| ISO Sensitivity: | ISO 100 - 6400 Hi-1 (ISO 12,800) |
| Auto ISO Options: | 100-6400 |
| White Balance Modes: | Auto, Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade |
| Shooting Specifications |
| Shutter Release Modes: | Continuous, Delayed remote, Quick Response Remote Mode, Quiet shutter-release, Self-timer mode, Single-frame [S] mode |
| Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution: | 4 frames per second |
| Maximum Burst: | Not specified |
| Picture Styles: | Landscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Portrait, Selected Picture Control can be Modified, Standard, Vivid |
| Scene Modes: | Auto, Auto [Flash Off], Child, Close-up, Landscape, Night Portrait, Portrait, Sports |
| Face Detection: | Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only |
| Panorama Mode: | No |
| Image Stitching: | No |
| HDR Mode: | No |
| Remote Control Option: | Yes |
| Playback Specifications |
| Playback Functions: | Auto Image Rotation, Full-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar), Highlights, Histogram Display, Image Comment, Movie Playback, Playback with Zoom, Slideshow |
| In-Camera Image Editing: | Color Balance, Color Outline, Color Sketch, D-Lighting, Distortion Control, Filter Effects, Fisheye, Image Overlay, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, NEF (RAW) Processing, Perspective Control, Quick Retouch, Red-Eye Correction, Resize, Selective Color, Straighten, Trim |
| Image Comment: | Yes |
| Video Specifications |
| Video Resolutions: | FULL HD (1080p) H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding |
| Audio: | Linear PCM |
| Video Frames Per Second: | • HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps
• HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps
• HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps
• HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps
• HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps
• VGA 640x424 / 30 fps
• VGA 640x424 / 25 fps |
| Connectivity |
| Computer Interface: | • Accessory Terminal: Remote Cord: MC-DC2 (available separately); GPS unit: GP-1 (available separately).
• Hi-speed USB |
| Video Out: | Video Output: NTSC, PAL |
| Audio Out: | Audio input: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter) HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector |
| Included Software: | NikonView NX CD-ROM |
| Software System Requirements: | Not specified |
| Media Storage |
| Internal Memory: | None |
| Compatible Memory Cards: | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Image File Formats: | • Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
• JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression
• NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats |
| Video File Formats: | MOV |
| Power |
| Included Battery: | EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery |
| Other Compatible Batteries: | None listed |
| Battery Life (Images): | Up to 540 shots |
| Battery Life (Video): | Not specified |
| Physical Specifications |
| Operating Temperature: | 0–40 °C (+32–104 °F) . |
| Operating Humidity: | Not specified |
| Storage Temperature: | 0–40 °C (+32–104 °F) . |
| Storage Humidity: | Not specified |
| Tripod Socket: | 1/4 in. |
| Environmental Sealing: | Not specified |
| GPS: | Optional GP-1 GPS unit |
| Package Contents |
| AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens |
| EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery |
| MH-24 Quick Charger |
| EG-CP14 Audio/Video Cable |
| UC-E6 USB Cable |
| DK-20 Rubber Eyecup |
| AN-DC3 Camera Strap |
| DK-5 Eyepiece Cap |
| BF-1B Body Cap |
| BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover |
| NikonView NX CD-ROM |