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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

Z50II Body Only
Z50II One Lens Kit
SnapBridge

± Wi-Fi Compatibility

This camera’s 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 camera’s firmware is updated to the current version.

Compatible cameras:

Z9, Z8, Zf, Z7II/Z7, Z6II/Z6, Z5, Zfc, Z50/Z50II, 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:

Download the SnapBridge app on the App Store Download on the App Store Download the SnapBridge app on Google Play Android App on Google Play

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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

    Effective Pixels

    20.9 million
  • Sensor Size

    Sensor Size

    15.7 mm x 23.5 mm

  • Image Sensor Format

    DX
  • Storage Media

    Storage Media

    SD, SDHC (UHS-II compliant), SDXC (UHS-II compliant)
  • ISO Sensitivity

    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

    Movie

    Yes
  • Monitor Size

    Monitor Size

    3.2 in. diagonal

  • Monitor Type

    Vari-angle TFT touch-sensitive LCD
  • Battery / Batteries

    Battery / 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)

    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. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    17.46 oz.495 g
  • Type
    Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses
  • Lens Mount
    Nikon Z mount
  • Effective Pixels
    20.9 million
  • Sensor Size
    15.7 mm x 23.5 mm
  • Image Sensor Format
    DX
  • Image Sensor Type
    CMOS Sensor
  • Total Pixels
    21.51 million
  • Dust-Reduction System
    Yes
  • Dust-Off Reference Photo
    Yes
  • 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 Images
    NEF (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 Media
    SD, SDHC (UHS-II compliant), SDXC (UHS-II compliant)
  • Card Slot
    One
  • Viewfinder
    1.0-cm/0.39-in., approx. 2360k-dot (XGA) OLED electronic viewfinder with colour balance and auto and 13-level manual brightness controls.
  • Viewfinder Frame Coverage
    Approx.Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical
  • Viewfinder Magnification
    Approx.Approx. 1.02x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1)
  • Viewfinder Eyepoint
    19.5 mm (-1.0 m-1; from rearmost surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
  • Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
    -3 - +3 m-1
  • Eye Sensor
    Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
  • Depth-of-Field Control
    Yes
  • Lens Compatibility at a Glance***
    Z mount NIKKOR lenses F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply
  • Compatible Lenses
    Z mount NIKKOR lenses F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply
  • Shutter Type
    Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter; electronic front-curtain shutter; electronic shutter
  • Shutter Speed
    1/4000 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 Speed
    1/4000 sec.
  • Slowest Shutter Speed
    900 sec.
  • Flash Sync Speed
    Up 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 Setting
    Yes
  • Shutter Release Modes
    Single frame Continuous L Continuous H Continuous high-speed (extended) High-speed frame capture with Pre-Release Capture Self-timer
  • Approx. Frame Advance Rate
    Continuous 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 Options
    Continuous 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 Resolution
    11 frames per second
  • Self-Timer
    2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 sec.
    Timer duration electronically controlled
  • Silent Shooting
    Yes
  • Top Continuous Shooting Speeds
    11 frames per second with RAW at Full Resolution 30 frames per second with JPEG at Full Resolution
  • Exposure Metering System
    TTL metering using camera image sensor
  • Metering Method
    Matrix 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 Modes
    Auto Programmed auto with flexible program (P) Shutter-priority auto (S) Aperture-priority auto (A) Manual (M)
  • Scene Modes
    portrait; 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 Bracketing
    Yes
  • Exposure Lock
    Luminosity locked at detected value
  • Picture Control
    Auto, 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 Exposure
    Add, average, lighten, darken
  • HDR Overlay
    Yes
  • Photo mode flicker reduction
    Yes
  • High-frequency flicker reduction
    Yes
  • 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.
  • Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    100
  • Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    51200
  • Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
    100
  • Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
    204800
  • Long Exposure Noise Reduction
    Yes
  • High ISO Noise Reduction
    Yes
  • Active D-Lighting
    Can be selected from:
    Auto, Extra high, High, Normal, Low, and Off
  • Active D-Lighting Bracketing
    Yes
  • Single-Point AF Mode
    Yes
  • Dynamic AF Mode
    Yes
  • Auto-Area AF Mode
    Yes
  • Autofocus System
    Hybrid 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 Servo
    Autofocus (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 Point
    209 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 Mode
    Pinpoint 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 Lock
    Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF/AF-S) or by pressing the AE-L/AF-L button.
  • Focus Modes
    AF-S, AF-C, AF-F (video), MF
  • Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
    231
  • Vibration Reduction
    Lens shift (available with VR lenses)
  • Built-in Flash
    Yes
  • Flash Bracketing
    Yes
  • Built-in Flash Distance
    Yes
  • X-Sync Speed
    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 sec are supported with auto FP high-speed sync. sec.
  • Top FP High Speed Sync
    Up to:1/4000 sec.
  • Flash Control
    TTL: 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 Modes
    Fill 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 Indicator
    Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure warning after flash is fired at full output
  • Accessory Shoe
    ISO 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 Balance
    Auto (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 Bracketing
    Yes
  • Movie Metering
    TTL metering using camera image sensor
  • Movie Maximum Recording Time
    125 minutes
  • Movie File Format
    MOV MP4
  • Movie Video Compression
    H.265/HEVC (8 bit/10 bit), H.264/AVC (8 bit)
  • Movie Audio Recording Format
    Linear PCM (48 KHz, 24 bit, for videos recorded in MOV format) or AAC (48 KHz, 16 bit, for videos recorded in MP4 format).
  • Movie
    Yes
  • 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD)
    Yes
  • Full HD Movies (1080p)
    Yes
  • Slow Motion Video
    Yes
  • Movie Audio
    Built-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-Lighting
    Can be selected from:
    Extra high, High, Normal, Low, and Off
  • Time Code
    Yes
  • Movie e-VR
    Yes
  • Movie HDMI Output
    Yes
  • Movie Focus Peaking
    Yes
  • Movie Highlight Display (Zebras)
    Yes
  • Time-Lapse Movie
    Yes
  • AF for Movie
    Yes
  • N-Log and HDR (HLG) video
    Yes
  • 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 Zoom
    Yes
  • Monitor Size
    3.2 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Resolution
    0.104 k dots
  • Monitor Type
    Vari-angle TFT touch-sensitive LCD
  • Touchscreen
    Yes
  • Monitor Angle of View
    170°
  • Monitor Adjustments
    Colour balance 13-level manual brightness controls
  • Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
    Yes
  • Playback Functions
    Full-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 Editing
    RAW processing Trim Resize D-Lighting Straighten Distortion Control Perspective Control Monochrome Overlay (add) Lighten Darken Motion Blend
  • Image Comment
    Yes
  • Voice Memo Function
    Yes
  • Wi-Fi Functionality
    Standards: 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 Connectivity
    SnapBridge
  • Wireless Connectivity
    Yes
  • Wireless Transfer to PC
    Yes
  • 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: −0.9 dBm Bluetooth Low Energy: −2.4 dBm
  • Save/Load Camera Settings
    Yes
  • Supported Languages
    English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
  • Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
    Yes
  • World Time Setting
    Yes
  • Webcam Utility Compatible
    Yes
  • My Menu
    Yes
  • Recent Settings
    Yes
  • Supported Languages
    English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
  • Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
    Yes
  • World Time Setting
    Yes
  • Battery / 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.
  • 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 Adapter
    EH-8P AC adapters (available separately); supplied UC-E25 USB cable required.
  • Battery Charger
    MH-32
  • Tripod Socket
    0.635 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. Weight
    17.46 oz.495 g
  • Operating Environment
    Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (+32 °F to 104 °F) Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation)

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