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Express yourself with gorgeous image quality, film-inspired looks, intelligent auto modes and easy sharing. Stay in the moment and let your creativity run wild.
Key Features
Easy Colour Presets
Find your aesthetic with a choice of 31 built-in colour profiles, all available at the press of a button.
Automatic. Effortless.
Intelligent automatic modes take the guesswork out of finding the right settings, including exposure and focus.
Go Beyond Your Phone
Deeper colours, less noise and greater detail for portraits, landscapes and more—even in low light.
Share in a Snap
Send photos and video to your smart device in seconds using the free Nikon SnapBridge app.
Carry-everywhere Convenience
Lightweight and compact enough to fit in a small bag.
Available Z50II Options
± Wi-Fi Compatibility
This cameras built-in Wi-Fi® capability can only be used with a compatible iPhone®, iPad® or smart devices running on the Android operating system. The Nikon SnapBridge application must be installed on the device before it can be used with this camera.
Using the SnapBridge App
System Requirements:
Android version 5.0 or later
iOS version 11 or later
A device with Bluetooth 4.0 or later (i.e., a device that supports Bluetooth Smart Ready/Low Energy) is required.
Updating to Version 2:
Images downloaded to the smart device with version 1.x will no longer be displayed in the Gallery after you upgrade to version 2, but can be viewed in the Photos app provided with the smart device.
Make sure your cameras firmware is updated to the current version.
Compatible cameras:
Z9, Z8, Zf, Z7II/Z7, Z6III/Z6II/Z6, Z5, Zfc, Z50II/Z50, Z30, D6, D780, D850, D500
As of SnapBridge version 2.9, Android users of the SnapBridge app will also have compatibility with these cameras:
D750, D7200, D7100, D5500, D5300, D3500, D3400, D3300, Df, J5, P900, AW130, S7000 and S3700
Compatible devices are those capable of acquiring location information and those that support BLE (iPhone® 5S or later, iPad® 5th Generation or later, iPhone X or later).
For compatibility and to download the application, please visit:
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1 C15 and C30 are JPEG only, electronic shutter modes. Rolling shutter distortion may occur depending on the type of subject and shooting conditions.
2 Vibration Reduction available in select DX and FX-format Nikkor lenses.
3 With electronic vibration reduction activated, the angle of view becomes equivalent to 1.25× the focal length of the lens in use.
4 N-Log available when shooting in H.265 10-bit (MOV) format.
5 Additional software and drivers, such as applications for connecting with external cameras, may be required.
6 Unlimited storage on Nikon Imaging Cloud available for up to 30 days, free of charge.
7 Automatic version update setting must be turned ON, and camera must be turned off, connected to Wi-Fi®, and in USB power delivery mode.
LCD, Video and Photo Gallery images are for illustrative purposes only.
Tech Specs
Effective Pixels
20.9 millionSensor Size
15.7 mm x 23.5 mmImage Sensor Format
DXStorage Media
SD, SDHC (UHS-II compliant), SDXC (UHS-II compliant)ISO Sensitivity
ISO 100 to 51200 in steps of 1/3 and 1 EV can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 204800 equivalent) above ISO 51200; auto ISO sensitivity control available. Note: ISO sensitivity is limited to 400–51200 when HLG is selected for tone mode.Movie
YesMonitor Size
3.2 in. diagonalMonitor Type
Vari-angle TFT touch-sensitive LCDBattery / Batteries
One EN-EL25a rechargeable Li-ion battery* * EN-EL25 batteries can also be used. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN-EL25a.Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5 in.127 mm x 3.9 in.96.8 mm x 2.7 in.66.5 mmApprox. Weight
17.46 oz.495 g
- TypeDigital camera with support for interchangeable lenses
- Lens MountNikon Z mount
- Effective Pixels20.9 million
- Sensor Size15.7 mm x 23.5 mm
- Image Sensor FormatDX
- Image Sensor TypeCMOS Sensor
- Total Pixels21.51 million
- Dust-Reduction SystemYes
- Dust-Off Reference PhotoYes
- Image Area (pixels)DX-format
(L)5568 x 3712
(M)4176 x 2784
(S)2784 x 1856
1:1 (16 x 16)
(L)3712 x 3712
(M)2784 x 2784
(S)1856 x 1856
1:1 (24 x 24)
(L)3712 x 3712
(M)2784 x 2784
(S)1856 x 1856
16:9 (36 x 20)
(L)5568 x 3128
(M)4176 x 2344
(S)2784 x 1560
16:9 (36 x 20)
(L)5568 x 3128
(M)4176 x 2344
(S)2784 x 1560
- File Format Still ImagesNEF (RAW): 14 bit with lossless, high-efficiency*, and high efficiency options JPEG: JPEG-baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression. HEIF: Supports fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16) compression. NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats NEF (RAW)+HEIF: Single photograph recorded in both NEF(RAW) and HEIF formats
- Storage MediaSD, SDHC (UHS-II compliant), SDXC (UHS-II compliant)
- Card SlotOne
- Viewfinder1.0-cm/0.39-in., approx. 2360k-dot (XGA) OLED electronic viewfinder with colour balance and auto and 13-level manual brightness controls.
- Viewfinder Frame CoverageApprox.Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical
- Viewfinder MagnificationApprox.Approx. 1.02x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1)
- Viewfinder Eyepoint19.5 mm (-1.0 m-1; from rearmost surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
- Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment-3 - +3 m-1
- Eye SensorAutomatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
- Depth-of-Field ControlYes
- Lens Compatibility at a Glance*** Z mount NIKKOR lenses F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply
- Compatible LensesZ mount NIKKOR lenses F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply
- Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter; electronic front-curtain shutter; electronic shutter
- Shutter Speed1/4000 to 30 s (choose from step sizes of 1/3, 1/2, and 1 EV, extendable to 900 s in mode M), bulb, time. When using an electronic shutter, the shutter speed can be set up to 1/4000.
- Fastest Shutter Speed1/4000 sec.
- Slowest Shutter Speed900 sec.
- Flash Sync SpeedUp to: Flash synchronizes with shutter at speeds of 1/250 or 1/200 s or slower (but note that the guide number drops at speeds of 1/200 to 1/250 s); sync speeds as fast as 1/4000 s are supported with auto FP high-speed sync.
- Bulb Shutter SettingYes
- Shutter Release ModesSingle frame Continuous L Continuous H Continuous high-speed (extended) High-speed frame capture with Pre-Release Capture Self-timer
- Approx. Frame Advance RateContinuous low-speed: Approx. 1 to 5 fps Continuous high-speed: Approx. 5.6 fps (when using silent mode and image quality settings other than NEF (RAW) and NEF (RAW) +: Approx. 9.7 fps) Continuous high-speed (extended): Approx. 11 fps (in silent mode: Approx. 15 fps) High-speed frame capture + (C15): Approx. 15 fps High-speed frame capture + (C30): Approx. 30 fps* Maximum frame advance rate as measured by in-house tests.
- Continuous Shooting OptionsContinuous low-speed: Approx. 1 to 5 fps Continuous high-speed: Approx. 5.6 fps (when using silent mode and image quality settings other than NEF (RAW) and NEF (RAW) +: Approx. 9.7 fps) Continuous high-speed (extended): Approx. 11 fps (in silent mode: Approx. 15 fps) High-speed frame capture + (C15): Approx. 15 fps High-speed frame capture + (C30): Approx. 30 fps* Maximum frame advance rate as measured by in-house tests.
- Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution11 frames per second
- Self-Timer2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled - Silent ShootingYes
- Top Continuous Shooting Speeds11 frames per second with RAW at Full Resolution 30 frames per second with JPEG at Full Resolution
- Exposure Metering SystemTTL metering using camera image sensor
- Metering MethodMatrix metering Centre-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 8 mm or 6 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 3.5 mm centered on selected focus point. Highlight-weighted metering
- Metering Range-4 to +17 EV (ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, 20 °C/68 °F)
- Exposure ModesAuto Programmed auto with flexible program (P) Shutter-priority auto (S) Aperture-priority auto (A) Manual (M)
- Scene Modesportrait; landscape; child; sports; close up; night portrait; night landscape; party/indoor; beach/snow; sunset; dusk/dawn; pet portrait; candlelight; blossom; autumn colours; food
- Exposure Compensation−5 – +5 EV (choose from step sizes of ¹⁄₃ and ¹⁄₂ EV)
- Exposure BracketingYes
- Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value
- Picture ControlAuto, Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Flat Monochrome, Deep Tone Monochrome, Portrait, Rich Tone Portrait, Landscape, Flat; 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, Note: Choice of Picture Controls is restricted to Standard, Monochrome, and Flat when HLG is selected for tone mode during still photography.
- Multiple ExposureAdd, average, lighten, darken
- HDR OverlayYes
- Photo mode flicker reductionYes
- High-frequency flicker reductionYes
- ISO SensitivityISO 100 to 51200 in steps of 1/3 and 1 EV can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 204800 equivalent) above ISO 51200; auto ISO sensitivity control available. Note: ISO sensitivity is limited to 400–51200 when HLG is selected for tone mode.
- Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity100
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity51200
- Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity100
- Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity204800
- Long Exposure Noise ReductionYes
- High ISO Noise ReductionYes
- Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
Auto, Extra high, High, Normal, Low, and Off - Active D-Lighting BracketingYes
- Single-Point AF ModeYes
- Dynamic AF ModeYes
- Auto-Area AF ModeYes
- Autofocus SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
- Detection Range−9 – +19 EV Measured in photo mode at ISO 100 and a temperature of 20 °C/68 °F using single-servo AF (AF‑S) and a lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.2.
- Lens ServoAutofocus (AF) Single-servo AF (AF-S) Continuous-servo AF (AF-C) AF mode auto-switch (AF-A, photo mode only) Full-time AF (AF-F) available only in video mode) Manual focus (M): predictive focus tracking
- Focus Point209 focus points (single-point AF) 231 focus points (auto-area AF) *Number of focus points available in photo mode with DX selected for image area.
- AF-Area ModePinpoint Single-point Dynamic-area (S) Dynamic-area (M) Dynamic-area (L) Wide-area AF (S) Wide-area AF (L) Wide-area AF (C1) Wide-area AF (C2) Auto-area AF 3D-tracking Subject-tracking AF Pinpoint (available in photo mode only) Single-point, dynamic-area (S, M, and L; available in photo mode only) wide-area (S, L, C1, and C2), and auto-area AF; 3D-tracking (available in photo mode only); Subject-tracking AF (available in video mode only)
- Focus LockFocus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF/AF-S) or by pressing the AE-L/AF-L button.
- Focus ModesAF-S, AF-C, AF-F (video), MF
- Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points231
- Vibration ReductionLens shift (available with VR lenses)
- Built-in FlashYes
- Flash BracketingYes
- Built-in Flash DistanceYes
- X-Sync SpeedFlash synchronizes with shutter at speeds of 1/250 or 1/200 s or slower (but note that the guide number drops at speeds of 1/200 to 1/250 s); sync speeds as fast as 1/4000 sec are supported with auto FP high-speed sync. sec.
- Top FP High Speed SyncUp to:1/4000 sec.
- Flash ControlTTL: i‑TTL flash control; i‑TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, centre-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i‑TTL fill-flash with spot metering
- Flash Sync ModesFill flash red-eye reduction slow sync slow sync + red-eye rear-curtain sync auto, auto + red-eye reduction auto slow sync auto slow sync + red-eye flash off.
- Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (choose from step sizes of ¹⁄₃ and ¹⁄₂ EV)
- Flash-ready IndicatorLights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure warning after flash is fired at full output
- Accessory ShoeISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
- Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)i-TTL flash control, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, FV lock, Colour Information Communication, Auto FP high-speed sync.
- White BalanceAuto (3 types) Choose colour 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 BracketingYes
- Movie Metering TTL metering using camera image sensor
- Movie Maximum Recording Time125 minutes
- Movie File FormatMOV MP4
- Movie Video CompressionH.265/HEVC (8 bit/10 bit), H.264/AVC (8 bit)
- Movie Audio Recording FormatLinear PCM (48 KHz, 24 bit, for videos recorded in MOV format) or AAC (48 KHz, 16 bit, for videos recorded in MP4 format).
- MovieYes
- 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD)Yes
- Full HD Movies (1080p)Yes
- Slow Motion VideoYes
- Movie AudioBuilt-in stereo or external microphone can be used; sensitivity adjustable; attenuator, frequency response, and wind noise reduction functions.
- Movie ISO ・Mode M: Manual selection (ISO 100–25600; choose from step sizes of 1/6, 1/3 and 1 EV); auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100–25600) available with selectable upper limit. * Note: ISO sensitivity is limited to 400–25600 when HLG is selected for tone mode. * Note: ISO sensitivity is limited to Lo 0.3–2.0 and 800–25600 when N-Log is selected for tone mode. ・Modes P, S, A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100–25600) with selectable upper limit ・Modes b, SCN: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100–25600)
- Movie Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
Extra high, High, Normal, Low, and Off - Time CodeYes
- Movie e-VRYes
- Movie HDMI OutputYes
- Movie Focus PeakingYes
- Movie Highlight Display (Zebras)Yes
- Time-Lapse MovieYes
- AF for MovieYes
- N-Log and HDR (HLG) videoYes
- Waveform display Yes
- Red REC frame indicator Yes
- Extended shutter speeds (mode M) Yes
- Extended shutter speeds (mode S) Yes
- Option to view video recording info available via I menu Yes
- Hi-Res ZoomYes
- Monitor Size3.2 in. diagonal
- Monitor Resolution0.104 k dots
- Monitor TypeVari-angle TFT touch-sensitive LCD
- TouchscreenYes
- Monitor Angle of View170°
- Monitor AdjustmentsColour balance 13-level manual brightness controls
- Virtual Horizon Camera IndicatorYes
- Playback FunctionsFull-frame and thumbnail (up to 4, 9, or 72 pictures) playback with playback zoom; playback zoom cropping, histogram display; highlights video playback; photo information; location data display; auto picture rotation; picture rating; voice memo input and playback; IPTC information embedding and display. Slide shows Filtered playback Skip to first shot in series Series playback. Save consecutive frames Motion blend
- In-Camera Image EditingRAW processing Trim Resize D-Lighting Straighten Distortion Control Perspective Control Monochrome Overlay (add) Lighten Darken Motion Blend
- Image CommentYes
- Voice Memo FunctionYes
- Wi-Fi FunctionalityStandards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico) IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas) Operating frequency: U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico: 2412 to 2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180 to 5825 MHz (5180 to 5580 MHz, 5660 to 5700 MHz, and 5745 to 5825 MHz) Other countries in the Americas: 2412 to 2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180 to 5805 MHz (5180 to 5320 MHz and 5745 to 5805 MHz) Maximum output power (EIRP): 2.4 GHz band: 3.8 dBm 5 GHz band: 9.5 dBm Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE
- Smart Device App ConnectivitySnapBridge
- Wireless ConnectivityYes
- Wireless Transfer to PCYes
- BluetoothCommunication protocols: Bluetooth Specification Version 5.0 Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz Maximum output power (EIRP): Bluetooth: −0.9 dBm Bluetooth Low Energy: −2.4 dBm
- Save/Load Camera SettingsYes
- Supported LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, French, Portuguese
- Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time SettingsYes
- World Time SettingYes
- Webcam Utility CompatibleYes
- My MenuYes
- Recent SettingsYes
- Supported LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, French, Portuguese
- Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time SettingsYes
- World Time SettingYes
- Battery / BatteriesOne EN-EL25a rechargeable Li-ion battery* * EN-EL25 batteries can also be used. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN-EL25a.
- Battery Life (shots per charge)Photo Mode (Single Frame): Number of Shots • [Viewfinder only] selected for monitor mode with: [ON] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx. 250 shots - [Viewfinder only] selected for monitor mode with: [OFF] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx. 230 shots • [Monitor only] selected for monitor mode with: [ON] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx. 270 shots - [Monitor only] selected for monitor mode with: [OFF] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx. 250 shots Video Mode: Length of Footage: • [Viewfinder only] selected for monitor mode: Approx. 60 minutes • [Monitor only] selected for monitor mode: Approx. 60 minutes
Movies:Yes
Photo Mode: Number of Shots
true
Movie Mode: Length of Footage
Yes - AC AdapterEH-8P AC adapters (available separately); supplied UC-E25 USB cable required.
- Battery ChargerMH-32
- Tripod Socket0.635 cm (1/4 in., ISO 1222)
- Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)5 in.127 mm x 3.9 in.96.8 mm x 2.7 in.66.5 mm
- Approx. Weight17.46 oz.495 g
- Operating EnvironmentTemperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (+32 °F to 104 °F) Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation)
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