| Sensor Type: | CMOS | 
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | 
| Effective Megapixels: | 36.3 | 
| Sensor Format: | 35mm | 
| Sensor size: | 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) | 
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.88 microns | 
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | 
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | 
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | 
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | 
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | 
| DxO Sensor Score: | 95 | 
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 25.3 | 
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 14.4 | 
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 2,853 | 
| Image Resolution: | 7360 x 4912 (36.2 MP, 3:2), 5520 x 3680 (20.3 MP, 3:2),
 3680 x 2456 (9.0 MP, 3:2),
 6114 x 4080 (24.9 MP, 3:2),
 4608 x 3056 (14.1 MP, Other),
 3072 x 2040 (6.3 MP, Other),
 4800 x 3200 (15.4 MP, 3:2),
 3600 x 2400 (8.6 MP, 3:2),
 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2),
 6144 x 4912 (30.2 MP, 5:4),
 4608 x 3680 (17.0 MP, 5:4),
 3072 x 2456 (7.5 MP, 5:4)
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| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; TIFF | 
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.0 | 
| Can take movies: | Yes | 
| Movie Resolution: | 1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p)
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| Movie File Format: | MOV (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM audio) | 
| Composite Video Out: | No | 
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | 
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | 
| HD Video Out: | Yes | 
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | 
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F | 
| Lens: | n/a | 
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |  | 
| Focal Length (actual): |  | 
| Zoom Ratio: |  | 
| Aperture Range: |  | 
| Normal Focus Range: |  | 
| Macro Focus Range: |  | 
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 
| Thread Type: | n/a | 
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | 
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | 
| Digital Zoom Values: | 1.2x, 1.5x (DX), 5:4 crop modes | 
| Auto Focus: | Yes | 
| Auto Focus Type: | 51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX including 15 cross-type sensors; f/8 supported by 11 central sensors; Contrast detection AF in Live View mode | 
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | 
| Manual Focus: | Yes | 
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | 
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | 
| Focus Peaking: | No | 
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.70x | 
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.70x | 
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | 
| Rear Display: | Yes | 
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.2 | 
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 
| Touchscreen: | No | 
| Articulating Screen: | No | 
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | 
| Selfie Screen: | No | 
| Max Playback Zoom: |  | 
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | 
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps, plus down to 50 in Lo-1, up to 25,600 in Hi-2 | 
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | 
| White Balance Settings: | Auto (2), Incandescent, Fluorescent (7), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual (4), Color Temperature (2,500K-10,000K); Fine-tuning available for all options. | 
| Shutter Speed Range: | 30 - 1/8000 | 
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | 
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | 
| Metering Modes: | 91K-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering III, Center-weighted (weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame; diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15 or 20 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame), Spot (4mm circle or about 1.5% frame, centered on selected focus area) | 
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | 
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | 
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | 
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | 
| Creative Exposure Modes: | None | 
| Self Timer: | 2/5/10/20 seconds | 
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | 
| High Resolution Composite: | No | 
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | 
| Flash Modes: | Front-curtain sync, Slow sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system | 
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | 
| Flash Range Description: | Lens aperture dependent | 
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 (up to 1/320s with lower flash range) | 
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | 
| External Flash Connection: | ISO-type hot-shoe, PC Sync terminal | 
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | 
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC | 
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | 
| Other Memory: | UDMA7/UHS-I compliant | 
| Dual Card Slots: | Yes | 
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | 
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; TIFF | 
| Movie File Format: | MOV (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM audio) | 
| Included Memory: | No memory included | 
| Included Memory Type: |  | 
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | 
| NFC: | No | 
| Bluetooth: | No | 
| Built-In GPS: | No | 
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | 
| Headphone Jack: | Yes | 
| External Connections: | USB 3.0 Super Speed | 
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | 
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | 
| Remote Control: | Yes | 
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired or wireless | 
| Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI (Type C), 10-pin Expansion Terminal (GP-1 GPS compatible), Stereo Mic Mini Jack (3.5mm), Stereo Audio Out (3.5mm) | 
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.42 | 
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.39 | 
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 23 | 
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.46 | 
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | 
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.0 | 
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 54 | 
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.0 | 
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 18 | 
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.0 | 
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 14 | 
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.21 seconds | 
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |  | 
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 1.74 seconds | 
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.184 seconds | 
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.044 seconds | 
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.22 seconds | 
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.043 seconds | 
| Shutter Lag (notes): | OVF, Full Autofocus, 51-point Auto Area = 0.306s Live View, Full Autofocus = 1.735s Live View, Prefocused = 0.184s | 
| Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | 
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.2 seconds | 
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.8 seconds | 
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |  | 
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 900 shots | 
| Battery Life, Video: |  | 
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL15 | 
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable or MB-D12 battery grip | 
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | 
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | 
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | 
| Included Software: | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM | 
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS X | 
| Notes & Features: | New 36.3-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, New EXPEED 3 processor, 91K-dot Matrix Metering III, Improved Auto ISO, Full HD 1080p30 movies, HMDI simultaneous output, Dual SD+CF slots, USB 3.0. |