Type Compact digital camera
Effective pixels 16.0 million (Image processing may reduce the number of effective pixels.)
Image sensor 1/2.3-in. type CMOS, total pixels: approx. 16.79 million
Lens NIKKOR lens with 125x optical zoom
Focal length 4.3 to 539 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 24 to 3000 mm lens in 35 mm [135] format)
F-number f/2.8 to 8
Lens construction 17 elements in 12 groups (5 ED lens elements and 1 super ED lens element)
Magnification Up to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 12000 mm lens in 35 mm [135] format); Up to 3.6x when recording movies with 2160/30p (4K UHD) or 2160/25p (4K UHD)
Vibration reduction Lens shift (still images), combination of lens shift and electronic VR (movies)
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF
Focus range [W]: Approx. 30 cm (1 ft) to infinity, [T]: Approx. 7.0 m (23 ft) to infinity, Macro close-up mode:: Approx. 1 cm (0.4 in.) to infinity (wide-angle position), Approx. 7.0 m (23 ft) to infinity (telephoto position), (All distances measured from centre of front surface of lens)
AF-area mode Target finding AF, face priority, manual (spot), manual (normal), manual (wide), subject tracking
Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder, 1 cm (0.39-in.), approx. 2359k-dot OLED with the diopter adjustment function (-3 to +3 m)
Frame coverage Shooting mode: approx. 99% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture); Playback mode: Approx. 100% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture)
Monitor 8.1 cm (3.2-in.) diagonal; Approx. 921k-dot (RGB), wide viewing angle TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment, vari-angle TFT LCD
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC
File system DCF and Exif 2.31 compliant
Storage file formats Still images: JPEG, RAW (NRW) (Nikon’s own format); Movies: MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo)
Image size (pixels) 16 M 4608 x 3456, 8 M 3264 x 2448, 4 M 2272 x 1704, 2 M 1600 x 1200, 16:9 12 M 4608 x 2592, 3:2 14 M 4608 x 3072, 1:1 12 M 3456 x 3456
Movie - frame size (pixels) and frame rate 2160/30p (4K UHD), 2160/25p (4K UHD), 1080/30p, 1080/25p, 1080/60p, 1080/50p, 720/30p, 720/25p, 720/60p, 720/50p, HS 480/4x, HS 720/2x, HS 1080/0.5x
Movie - ISO sensitivity ISO1001 to 1600
Exposure metering Matrix, center-weighted, spot
Exposure control Programmed auto exposure with flexible program, shutter-priority auto, aperture-priority auto, manual, exposure bracketing, exposure compensation (–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)
Shutter type Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter
Shutter speed 1/40002 to 1 s, 1/40002 to 30 s (when ISO sensitivity is 100 in M mode)
Flash sync speed Synchronizes with all shutter speeds
Self-timer Can be selected from 10 s and 3 s
Aperture Electronically-controlled 7-blade iris diaphragm
Aperture range 10 steps of 1/3 EV (W) (A, M mode)
Flash range (approx.) ISO sensitivity: Auto, [W]: Approx. 0.3 to 12 m (12 in. to 41 ft) Approx. 5.0–8.0 m (17–26 ft) (focal length equivalent to that of 2000 mm lens in 35 mm [135] format); When focal length is equivalent to that of 3000 mm lens in 35 mm [135] format: Approx. 7.0 to 8.2 m (23 to 26 ft) (ISO sensitivity: 3200), Approx. 7.0 to 11 m (23 to 38 ft) (ISO sensitivity: 6400)
Flash control TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Exposure compensation In steps of 1/3 EV in the range between –2 and +2 EV
Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
USB Micro-USB connector (Do not use any USB cable other than the included UC-E21 USB Cable.), Hi-Speed USB Supports Direct Print (PictBridge)
HDMI output HDMI micro connector (Type D)
External microphone connector Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported)
Accessory terminal(s) Compatible with the following accessories (available separately): MC-DC2 Remote Cord WR-R10/WR-1 Wireless Remote Controller
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) standards IEEE 802.11b/g (standard wireless LAN protocol)
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) operating frequency 2412 to 2462 MHz (1 to 11 channels)
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) maximum output power 9.2 dBm (EIRP)
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) security Open system, WPA2-PSK
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) communications protocols Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1
Bluetooth standards Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2402 to 2480 MHz, Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402 to 2480 MHz
Power sources One EN-EL20a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (included), EH-5b/EH-5c AC Adapter, requires EP-5C Power Connector (available separately)
Charging time Approx. 3 h (when using EH-73P/EH-73PCH Charging AC Adapter and when no charge remains)
Battery life Approx. 250 shots when using EN-EL20a
Actual battery life for movie recording Approx. 1 h 20 min when using EN-EL20a
Tripod socket 1/4 (ISO 1222)
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 146.3 x 118.8 x 181.3 mm (5.8 x 4.7 x 7.2 in.) (excluding projections)
Weight Approx. 1415 g (3 lb 2 oz) (including battery and memory card)
Operating environment - temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating environment - humidity 85% or less (no condensation)
Supplied accessories Strap, LC-77 Lens Cap, EN-EL20a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, EH-73P Charging AC Adapter, UC-E21 USB Cable, HB-CP1 Bayonet Lens Hood