Lens mount: Nikon Z mount

Image sensor: FX, CMOS, 35.9 mm x 23.9 mm

Total pixels: 52.37 million

Dust-reduction system: Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (requires NX Studio)

Effective pixels: 45.7 million

Image size (pixels): [FX (36 x 24)] selected for image area: (L) 8256 x 5504 (45.4 million), (M) 6192 x 4128 (25.6 million), (S) 4128 x 2752 (11.4 million), [DX (24 x 16)] selected for image area: (L) 5392 x 3592 (19.4 million), (M) 4032 x 2688 (10.8 million), (S) 2688 x 1792 (4.8 million), [1:1 (24 x 24)] selected for image area: (L) 5504 x 5504 (30.3 million), (M) 4128 x 4128 (17.0 million), (S) 2752 x 2752 (7.6 million), [16:9 (36 x 20)] selected for image area: (L) 8256 x 4640 (38.3 million), (M) 6192 x 3480 (21.5 million), (S) 4128 x 2320 (9.6 million)

Storage file formats: NEF (RAW): 14 bit; choose from lossless compression, high efficiency (high), and high efficiency options, JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression; size-priority and optimal-quality compression available, NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats

Storage media: CFexpress XQD

Dual card slot: 2 CFexpress cards or XQD cards, 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 

Frame coverage: Approx. 100% 

Magnification: Approx. 0.8x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m-¹)

Eyepoint: 23 mm (-1.0 m-¹; from rearmost surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)

Diopter adjustment: -4 - +3 m-¹

Compatible lenses: Z mount NIKKOR lenses F mount NIKKOR lenses (mount adapter required; restrictions may apply)

Shutter type: Electronic shutter with shutter sound and sensor shield

Shutter speed: 1/32000 to 30 s (choose from step sizes of 1/3, 1/2, and 1 EV, extendable to 900 s in mode M), bulb, time

Release mode: S (single frame), CL (continuous low-speed), CH (continuous high-speed), High-speed frame capture, Self-timer

Frame advance rate: Up to 120 fps, Continuous low-speed: Approx. 1 to 10 fps, Continuous high-speed: Approx. 10 to 20 fps, High-speed frame capture (C30): Approx. 30 fps, High-speed frame capture (C120): Approx. 120 fps

Metering method: 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 approximately 4mm centered on selected focus point, Highlight-weighted metering

Metering range: -3 to +17 EV

Exposure compensation: -5 to +5 EV (choose from step sizes of 1/3 and 1/2 EV)

ISO sensitivity: ISO 64 to 25600, in steps of 1/3 and 1EV

Autofocus: Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist

Detection range: -6.5 to +19 EV (-8.5 to +19 EV with starlight view)

Focus points: 493

AF-area mode: Pinpoint (available in photo mode only), single-point, dynamic-area (S, M, and L; available in photo mode only), wide-area (S and L), and auto-area AF, 3D-tracking (available in photo mode only), subject-tracking AF (available in video mode only)

Camera VR: 5-axis image sensor shift

Nikon Creative Lighting System: i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modeling illumination, FV lock, Color Information Communication, auto FP high-speed sync, unified flash control

Movie - frame size (pixels) and frame rate: 7680 x 4320 (8K UHD): 30p (progressive)/25p/24p, 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD): 120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 1920 x 1080: 120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p

Movie - file format: MOV, MP4

Movie - audio recording format: Linear PCM (for videos recorded in MOV format), AAC (for videos recorded in MP4 format)

Movie - audio recording device: Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity adjustable

Movie - exposure compensation: -3 to +3 EV (choose from step sizes of 1/3 and 1/2 EV)

Movie - ISO sensitivity: Mode M: Manual selection (ISO 64 to 25600; choose from step sizes of 1/3 and 1 EV); with additional options available equivalent to approximately 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, Modes P, S, A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64 to Hi 2.0) with selectable upper limit (Recommended Exposure Index)

Movie - Active D-Lighting: Extra high, High, Normal, Low, and Off

Movie - Other options: Time-lapse video recording, electronic vibration reduction, time codes, N-Log and HDR (HLG) video

Monitor: 8-cm (3.2–in.) diagonal; vertically and horizontally tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD with 170° viewing angle, approximately 100% frame coverage, and color balance and 11-level manual brightness controls; Approx. 2100k-dot

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)

Ten-pin remote terminal: Built-in (can be used with MC-30A/MC-36A remote cords and other optional accessories)

Bluetooth standards: Bluetooth Specification version 5.0, Bluetooth: 2402 to 2480 MHz, Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402 to 2480 MHz, Bluetooth: 2.9 dBm, Bluetooth Low Energy: 1.4 dBm, Range (line of sight): approximately 10 m (32 ft)18

Battery: One EN-EL18d rechargeable Li-ion battery, EN-EL18c, EN-EL18b, EN-EL18a, and EN-EL18 batteries can also be used. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN-EL18d. The EH-7P charging AC adapter can be used to charge EN-EL18d, EN-EL18c, and EN-EL18b batteries only.

AC adapter: EH-7P charging AC adapter; EH-6d; requires EP-6a power connector (available separately)

Tripod socket: 0.635 cm (1/4 in., ISO 1222)

Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 149 x 149.5 x 90.5 mm (5.9 x 5.9 x 3.6 in.)

Weight: Approx. 1340 g (2 lb. 15.3 oz.), with battery and memory card but without body cap and accessory shoe cover; approx. 1160 g/2 lb. 9 oz. (camera body only)

Operating environment - temperature: -10 °C to 40 °C (+14 °F to 104 °F)

Operating environment - humidity: 85% or less (no condensation)

Supplied accessories: BF-N1 Body Cap, EN-EL18d Rechargeable Li-ion Battery with Terminal Cover, MH-33 Battery Charger, EH-7P Charging AC Adapter (supplied with a plug adapter attached in countries or regions where required; shape depends on country of sale), HDMI/USB Cable Clip, AN-DC24 Strap,