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Type |
Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses |
Lens Mount |
Nikon Z mount |
Image Sensor |
Effective Pixels |
45.7 million |
Sensor Size |
35.9 mm x 23.9 mm |
Image Sensor Format |
FX |
Image Sensor Type |
Stacked CMOS sensor |
Total Pixels |
52.37 million |
Dust-Reduction System |
Image Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required) |
Image Area (pixels) |
FX-format |
(L) 8,256 x 5,504 (M) 6,192 x 4,128 (S) 4,128 x 2,752 |
DX-format |
(L) 5,408 x 3,600 (M) 4,048 x 2,696 (S) 2,704 x 1,800 |
1:1 (24 x 24) |
(L) 5,504 x 5,504 (M) 4,128 x 4,128 (S) 2,752 x 2,752 |
16:9 (36 x 20) |
(L) 8,256 x 4,640 (M) 6,192 x 3,480 (S) 4,128 x 2,320 |
File System |
File Format Still Images |
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 |
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NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats |
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NEF (RAW): 14 bit with lossless, high-efficiency*, or high-efficiency compression |
Storage Media |
CFexpress (Type B) |
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XQD Type Memory |
File System |
DCF 2.0 |
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Exif 2.32 |
Viewfinder |
Viewfinder |
1.27-cm/0.5-in. approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED electronic viewfinder with color balance and auto and 16- level manual brightness controls |
Viewfinder Frame Coverage |
Approx. 100% horizontal |
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100% vertical |
Viewfinder Magnification |
Approx. 0.8x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m -1) |
Viewfinder Eyepoint |
21 mm (-1.0 m-1; from rearmost surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens) |
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment |
−4 – +3 m−1 |
Eye Sensor |
Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays |
Shutter |
Shutter Type |
Electronic shutter with shutter sound and sensor shield |
Shutter Speed |
1/32000 to 30 sec. (choose from step sizes of 1/3, 1/2 and 1 EV, extendable to 900 sec. in mode M), bulb, time, X200 |
Flash Sync Speed |
Up to: X=1/200 sec. to 1/250 sec.; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 sec. or slower; Auto FP High-Speed sync supported |
Top Continuous Shooting Speeds |
20 frames per second with RAW at Full Resolution |
30 frames per second with JPEG at Full Resolution |
120 frames per second with JPEG at 11 Megapixel |
Exposure |
Exposure Metering System |
TTL metering using camera image sensor |
Metering Range |
-3 to +17 EV |
(ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, 20 °C/68 °F) |
Exposure Compensation |
-5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M |
Exposure Lock |
Luminosity locked at detected value |
Picture Control |
Auto |
Flat |
Landscape |
Monochrome |
Neutral |
Portrait |
Standard |
Vivid |
Creative Picture Controls: (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon) |
Selected Picture Control can be modified |
Storage for custom Picture Controls |
Multiple Exposure |
Yes |
Add |
Average |
Lighten |
Darken |
Sensitivity |
ISO Sensitivity |
ISO 64–25600 in step sizes of 1/3 and 1 EV |
can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 32 equivalent) below ISO 64 or to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 102400 equivalent) above ISO 25600; auto ISO sensitivity control available |
Active D-Lighting |
Can be selected from: |
Auto |
Extra high 2 |
Extra high 1 |
High |
Normal |
Low |
Off |
Active D-Lighting Bracketing |
Yes |
Focus/Autofocus |
Autofocus System |
Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist |
Detection Range |
-6.5 to +19 EV (-8.5 to +19 EV with starlight view (Measured in photo mode at ISO 100, f/1.2 lens, at a temperature of 20 °C/68 °F) |
Lens Servo |
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); full-time AF (AF-F; available only in movie mode); predictive focus tracking |
Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used |
Focus Point |
493 (single-point AF) |
AF-Area Mode |
Pinpoint |
Single-Point |
Wide-area AF (S) |
Wide-area AF (L) |
Dynamic-area (S) |
Dynamic-area (M) |
Dynamic-area (L) |
3D-tracking |
Subject-tracking AF |
Pinpoint and Dynamic-area AF (S, M, L), 3D-tracking available in photo mode only |
Subject-tracking AF available in video mode only |
20 additional custom Wide-Area AF modes for photography (accessible via C1/C2) |
12 additional Wide-Area AF for video (accessible via C1/C2) |
Focus Lock |
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing center of sub-selector |
Vibration Reduction |
5-axis image sensor shift |
Flash |
Flash Control |
TTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering |
Flash Sync Modes |
Front-curtain sync |
Rear-curtain sync |
Red-eye reduction |
Red-eye reduction with slow sync |
Slow sync |
Off |
Flash Compensation |
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M |
Flash-ready Indicator |
Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure warning after flash is fired at full output |
Accessory Shoe |
ISO 519 sync terminal with locking thread |
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) |
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 |
Flash Sync Terminal |
Yes |
White Balance |
White Balance |
Auto (3 types) |
Choose color temperature (2,500 K–10,000 K) |
Cloudy |
Direct sunlight |
Flash |
Fluorescent (3 types) |
Incandescent |
Natural light auto |
Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), all with fine-tuning |
Shade |
White Balance Bracketing |
Yes |
Movie |
Movie Metering |
TTL exposure metering using main image sensor |
Movie Maximum Recording Time |
2 hours 5 minutes |
Movie File Format |
MOV |
MP4 |
NEV |
Movie Video Compression |
N-RAW (12 bit) |
Apple ProRes RAW HQ (12 bit) |
Apple ProRes 422 HQ (10 bit), H.265/HEVC (8 bit/10 bit), H.264/AVC (8 bit) |
Movie Audio Recording Format |
Linear PCM |
AAC |
Movie Frame size (pixels) and frame rate (RAW Video) |
FX 8256 x 4644 /60p/50p/30p/25p/24p |
DX 5392 x 3032 /60p/50p/30p/25p/24p |
FX 4128 x 2322 /120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p |
* Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively |
Movie |
8K UHD 7,680 × 4,320 / 30p (progressive) |
8K UHD 7,680 × 4,320 /25p/24p |
4K UHD 3,840 × 2,160 /120p/100p/60p50p/30p/25p/24p |
Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 /120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p |
Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 slow-mo / 30 fps x4 |
Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 slow-mo / 25 fps x4 |
Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 slow-mo / 24 fps x5 |
Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively |
Movie Audio |
Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity can be adjusted |
Movie ISO |
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 |
Movie Active D-Lighting |
Can be selected from: |
Extra High |
High |
Normal |
Low |
Off |
Time Code |
Yes |
Movie Log Gamma Output |
N-Log or HLG videos are recorded to “memory card” |
When NOT using memory card in Z9 and using external recorder |
N-Log or HLG video are recorded to “external recorder via HDMI-output” |
When using both memory card in Z9 and external recorder |
N-Log or HLG video are recorded to both “memory card” and “external recorder via HDMI-output” |
However, If you select 8K30p/25p/24p or 4K120p/100p, the recording frame size for HDMI-output is change to FHD |
For example, if you select 8K30p, memory card is 8K30p and HDMI-output is FHD30p; If you select 4K60p, memory card is 4K60p and HDMI-output is 4K60p. |
Movie e-VR |
Yes |
Movie HDMI Output |
Yes |
Movie Focus Peaking |
Yes |
Movie Highlight Display (Zebras) |
Yes |
Time-Lapse Movie |
Yes |
AF for Movie |
AF Speed and AF Tracking Sensitivity can be adjusted |
Monitor |
Monitor Size |
3.2 in. diagonal |
Monitor Resolution |
2100 k dots |
Monitor Type |
Vertically and horizontally tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD |
Playback |
Playback Functions |
Auto Image Rotation |
Full-frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images) |
Highlights |
Histogram Display |
Location Data Display |
Movie Playback |
Photo Information |
Picture Rating |
Playback with Playback Zoom |
Playback Zoom Cropping |
Voice memo input and playback |
IPTC information embedding and display |
Voice Memo Function |
Yes |
Interface |
Interface |
USB: Type C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB); connection to built-in USB port is recommended |
Audio Input: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported) |
Audio Output: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter) |
Type A HDMI connector |
10 pin remote terminal: Built-in |
Ethernet |
RJ-45 connector |
Standards: IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX), IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T) |
Data rates *: 10/100/1000 Mbps with auto detect |
Port: 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T |
(AUTOMDIX) * Maximum logical data rates according to IEEEstandard; actual rates may differ |
Wi-Fi Functionality |
Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Africa, Asia, Bolivia, and Oceania) |
Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Mexico) |
Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas) |
Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11; Africa, Asia, Bolivia, and Oceania) |
Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5805 MHz (other countries in the Americas) |
Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5825 MHz (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico) |
Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5745–5805 MHz (Georgia) |
Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5320 MHz (other European countries) |
Maximum output power (EIRP): 2.4 GHz band: 8.4 dBm |
Maximum output power (EIRP): 5 GHz band 6.0 dBm (Georgia) |
Maximum output power (EIRP): 5 GHz band: 9.0 dBm (other countries) |
Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE |
Smart Device App Connectivity |
SnapBridge |
Bluetooth |
Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification |
Version 5.0 |
Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz |
Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz |
Maximum output power (EIRP) |
Bluetooth: 2.9 dBm |
Bluetooth Low Energy: 1.4 dBm |
GPS |
Built-in |
Via the SnapBridge app |
Supported GNS Systems |
GPS (USA), GLONASS (Russia), QZSS (Japan) |
Data Acquired |
Latitude, longitude, altitude, UTC (Universal Coordinated Time) |
Clock Synchronization |
Camera clock can be set to time acquired via GNSS |
Track Logs |
NMEA-compliant |
Log Interval |
15 s, 30 s, 1 min., 2 min., 5 min. |
Maximum Log Recording Time |
6, 12, or 24 hours |
Log Deletion |
Supported |
Menus |
Supported Languages |
English |
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Japanese |
Power |
Battery / Batteries |
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. |
Battery Life (shots per charge) |
[Viewfinder only] selected for monitor mode with: [ON] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx. 740 shots |
[Viewfinder only] selected for monitor mode with: [OFF] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx. 700 shots |
[Monitor only] selected for monitor mode with: [ON] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx. 770 shots |
[Monitor only] selected for monitor mode with: [OFF] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx. 740 shots |
Photo Mode (Burst Photography): Number of Shots: Approx. 5310 shots |
Movies: [Viewfinder only] selected for monitor mode: Approx. 170 minutes |
[Monitor only] selected for monitor mode: Approx. 170 minutes |
AC Adapter |
EH-7P Charging AC Adapter |
EH-7P charging AC adapter can be used to charge EN-EL18d, EN-EL18c and EN-EL18b batteries only. |
Battery Charger |
MH-33 Battery Charger |
Miscellaneous |
Tripod Socket |
1/4 in. (ISO 1222) |
Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) |
5.9 in. (149 mm) x 5.9 in. (149.5 mm) x 3.6 in. (90.5 mm) |
Approx. Weight |
47.3 oz. (1340 g) |
Approx. 1340 g (2 lb. 15.3 oz.) with battery and memorycard but without body cap and accessory shoe cover;approx. 1160 g/2 lb. 9 oz. (camera body only) |
Operating Environment |
Temperature: −10 °C–40 °C (+14 °F–104 °F) |
Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation) |