Tech Specs
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
18.4 millionSensor Size
13.2mmx8.8mmImage Sensor Format
CXStorage Media
microSD (micro Secure Digital), microSDHC , microSDXC memory cardsTop Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution
10 frames per second with AF; 30/60 fps with focus locked on first frameISO Sensitivity
160 -12800Movie
HD: 1920 x 1080/60p, HD: 1920 x 1080/30p, HD: 1280 x 720/60p, HD: 1280 x 720/30p, 1280 x 720/120 fps (aspect ratio 16:9; plays at 30p/29.97 fps), 768 x 288/400 fps (aspect ratio 8:3; plays at 30p/29.97 fps), 416 x 144/1200 fps (aspect ratio 8:3; plays at 30p/29.97 fps), Motion Snapshot: 1920 x 1080/60p (plays at 23.976fps), Fast-motion, jump-cut, and 4-second movies (aspect ratio 16:9), 1920 x 1080/60p (59.94fps) (plays at 24p/23.976fps), Audio file format: ACC, Movie file format: MOVMonitor Size
3 in. diagonalMonitor Type
TFT-LCD with brightness adjustmentBattery / Batteries
EN-EL20a Lithium-ion BatteryApprox. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
4.4 in.110.9 mm x 2.6 in.65 mm x 1.3 in.33.2 mm
Excluding projections.Approx. Weight
11.4 oz.324 g
Excluding projections.
- Lens MountNikon 1 mount
- Picture AngleApprox.2.7x lens focal length (Nikon CX format)
- Effective Pixels (Megapixels)18.4 million
- Sensor Size13.2mmx8.8mm
- Image Sensor FormatCX
- Dust-reduction systemImage sensor cleaning
- Image Area (pixels)
Normal Panorama - vertical pan (8:25 aspect ratio)
1,536 x 4,800
Wide Panorama - vertical pan (4:25 aspect ratio)
1,536 x 9,600
Still Images (3:2 aspect ratio)
5,232 x 3,488, 3,920 x 2,616, 2,608 x 1,744
Still images (taken during movie recording; aspect ratio 3:2)
5,232 x 3,488 (1080/60p, 1080/30p), 1,472 x 984 (720/60p, 720/30p)
Motion Snapshot (16:9 aspect ratio)
5,232 x 2,936
- File FormatCompressed 12-bit NEF (RAW), JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx 1:4), normal (approx 1:8), NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
- Storage MediamicroSD (micro Secure Digital), microSDHC , microSDXC memory cards
- Card Slot1 micro secure digital
- File SystemCompliant 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), PictBridge
- Viewfinder Color LCD viewfinder, 0.48 inches TFT LCD approx 2,359k-dot with diopter adjustment function and brightness adjustment (optional)
- Viewfinder Frame Coverage100% Approx.
- Eye SensorCamera switches to viewfinder display when it detects that viewfinder is in use
- Lens ApertureElectronically controlled
- Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane mechanical shutter; electronic shutter
- Fastest Shutter SpeedElectronic Shutter: 1/16,000 sec.
- Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec.; Bulb; Time (requires optional ML-L3 remote control)
- Flash Sync SpeedUp to 1/250 sec.
- Bulb Shutter SettingYes
- Shutter Release ModesSingle-frame [S] mode, Continuous, Self-timer mode, Delayed remote, Quick Response Remote, Interval Timer Shooting
- Frame Advance RateApprox. 6, 10, 20, 30 or 60 fps
- Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution10 frames per second with AF; 30/60 fps with focus locked on first frame
- Self-Timer2, 10 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled
- Remote Control ModesDelayed remote (2 sec.), Quick-response remote
- Exposure Metering SystemTTL metering using image sensor
- Metering MethodMatrix, Center-weighted: Meters 4.5 mm circle in center of frame, Spot: Meters 2 mm circle centered on select focus area
- Exposure ModesProgrammed Auto with flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Manual (M), Scene Auto Selector
- Scene ModesPortrait, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Close-up, Auto
- Shooting ModesAdvanced movie mode (includes HD movie, slow motion, fast motion, jump cut, and 4-second movie), Auto Photo mode, Creative mode (including: creative pallet, HDR, easy panorama, soft, miniature effect, selective color, cross process, and toy camera effect), Motion Snapshot (16:9), P programmed auto with flexible program, S shutter-priority auto, A aperture-priority auto, M manual, Best Moment Capture mode (includes Slow View, Active Selection, and Smart Photo Selector)
- Live Image ControlYes
- Exposure Compensation±3 EV in increments of 1/3EV
- Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
- Picture ControlStandard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, Selected Picture Control can be modified, User-customizable Settings
- ISO Sensitivity160 -12800
- Active D-LightingOn, Off
- Autofocus SystemHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF), AF-assist illuminator
- AF-area modeSingle-point AF: 171 focus areas; the center 105 areas support phase-detection AF, Auto-area AF: 41 focus areas, Subject tracking, Face-priority AF
- Focus LockFocus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single AF)
- Focus ModesAuto (AF), Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A), Single-Servo AF (AF-S), Continuous-Servo (AF-C), Full-time Servo (AF-F) , Manual Focus (MF)
- Built-in FlashYes
- Guide Number5/16 (m/ft ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) Approx.
- Flash Controli-TTL flash control using image sensor available
- Flash ModeFill-flash, Fill-flash with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Rear curtain sync, Rear curtain with slow sync, Off
- Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
- Flash-ready indicatorLights when built-in flash unit is fully charged
- White BalanceAuto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual, All except preset manual with fine tuning
- Movie MeteringTTL exposure metering using main image sensor
- Movie Metering MethodMatrix, Center-weighted: Meters 4.5 mm circle in center of frame, Spot: Meters 2 mm circle centered on select focus area
- Movie File FormatMOV
- Movie Audio recording formatPCM
- Movie Audio recording deviceBuilt-in stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable, Optional external ME-1 stereo microphone (with the AS-N1000 Multi Accessory Port Adapter)
- MovieHD: 1920 x 1080/60p, HD: 1920 x 1080/30p, HD: 1280 x 720/60p, HD: 1280 x 720/30p, 1280 x 720/120 fps (aspect ratio 16:9; plays at 30p/29.97 fps), 768 x 288/400 fps (aspect ratio 8:3; plays at 30p/29.97 fps), 416 x 144/1200 fps (aspect ratio 8:3; plays at 30p/29.97 fps), Motion Snapshot: 1920 x 1080/60p (plays at 23.976fps), Fast-motion, jump-cut, and 4-second movies (aspect ratio 16:9), 1920 x 1080/60p (59.94fps) (plays at 24p/23.976fps), Audio file format: ACC, Movie file format: MOV
- 1080/60p Full HD VideoYes
- Monitor Size3 in. diagonal
- Monitor Resolution1037000 Dots
- Monitor TypeTFT-LCD with brightness adjustment
- InterfaceUSB: Hi-speed USB, HDMI output: Type D mini-pin HDMI connector
- Wi-Fi CapabilityYes
- Smart Device App ConnectivityWireless Mobile Utility (WMU)
- Supported LanguagesArabic, Bengali, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
- Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time SettingsYes
- World Time SettingYes
- Battery / BatteriesEN-EL20a Lithium-ion Battery
- Battery Life (shots per charge)310 shots (CIPA)
Movies: Approx. 75 minutes (1080/60p) - AC AdapterEH-5b AC Adapter, Requires EP-5C Power Supply Connector
- Tripod Socket1/4 in.
- Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)4.4 in.110.9 mm x 2.6 in.65 mm x 1.3 in.33.2 mm
Excluding projections. - Approx. Weight11.4 oz.324 g
Excluding projections. - Operating Environment32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C), Less than 85% humidity (no condensation)
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