Current Nikon DSLR Specifications


A comparison of the specifications of current Nikon DSLR models


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  D3100 D5100 D7000

D300s

D700 D4 D3x
Introduced 8/19/2010 4/5/2011 9/15/2010 7/30/2009 7/1/2008 1/6/2012 12/1/2008
Replacement or Update Time Estimate spring 2012 early 2013 August 2012 August 2011 Spring 2010 (overdue!) D5 August 2015 D4x? Jan 2014?
Current Firmware A1.00 B1.00 L1.02 A1.01 B1.01 A1.02 B1.02 L1.00 A1.01 B1.01 A1.02 B1.02 A1.00 B1.00 A1.01 B1.01
Sensor Size 23.1x15.4mm
DX ~1.55x
23.6x15.6mm
DX ~1.53x
23.6x15.6mm
DX ~1.53x
23.6x15.8mm
DX ~1.53x
36x23.9mm
FX full film frame
36x23.9mm
FX full film frame
36x23.9mm
FX full film frame
Sensor Pixels 14.2mp 16.2mp 16.2mp 12.3mp 12mp full
5.1mp @ DX
16.2mp FX
13.4mp@ 5:4
11.1mp @ 1.2x
6.8mp @ DX
24.pmp FX
20mp@ 5:4
10.4mp @ DX
Sensor Manufacturer Nikon Sony IMX071 Sony IMX-71 Sony IMX021-derived Nikon Nikon Sony derived
Sensor Technology CMOS CMOS CMOS
CMOS CMOS
12 channel read
CMOS
12? channel read
CMOS
Sensor Filtration Bayer, antialias, microlens Bayer, antialias, microlens Bayer, antialias, microlens Bayer, antialias, microlens  Bayer, antialias, cont. microlens  Bayer, antialias, cont. microlens  Bayer, antialias, cont. microlens
Max Image Size 4608x3072 4928x3264 4928x3264 4288x2848 4256x2832 4928x3280 6048x4032
Other Image Sizes 3456x2304, 2304x1536 3696x2448, 2464x1632 3696x2448, 2464x1632 3216x2136, 2144x1424 3184x2120, 2128x1416
DX Crop: 2784x1848, 2080x1384, 1392x920

3696x2456
2464x1640,
1.2x Crop:
4096x2720
3072x2040
2048x1360
5:4 Crop:
4096x3280
3072x2456
2048x1640
DX Crop:
3200x2128
2400x1592
1600x1064

4544x3024, 3024x2016
DX crop: 3968x2640, 2976x1976, 1984x1320
5:4 crop: 5056x4032, 3792x3024, 2528x2016
Video 1080P 24 mono sound, also 720P 30/25/24, and VGA 24 (stored in .MOV with H.264 compression) 1080P 30/25/24, also 720P 30/25/24, and VGA 30/24 (stored in .MOV with H.264 compression); mono sound from built-in mic, stereo from jack 1080P 24, also 720P 30/25/24, and VGA 24 (stored in .MOV with H.264 compression); mono sound from built-in mic, stereo from jack 720P 24 fps stereo sound, also VGA, half VGA none 1080P/24/25/30, 720P/24/25/30/50/60 (stored in .MOV with H.264 compression), mono sound from built-in mic, stereo from jack (20 levels), clean HDMI output, headphone monitoring, index marking, stills during video record, 2.7x crop mode none
ADC Bit Depth 12 bit 14 bit 12 or 14 bit 12 or 14 bit 12 or 14 bit 12 or 14 bit 12 or 14 bit
Raw File Formats Compressed NEF only Compressed NEF only Lossless compressed, or compressed NEF only 12 or 14 bit NEF Uncompressed,
Lossless compressed,
Compressed NEF
12 or 14 bit NEF Uncompressed,
Lossless compressed,
Compressed NEF
12 or 14 bit NEF Uncompressed,
Lossless compressed,
Compressed NEF
12 or 14 bit NEF Uncompressed,
Lossless compressed,
Compressed NEF
Other File Formats JPEG JPEG JPEG JPEG, TIFF JPEG, TIFF JPEG, TIFF JPEG, TIFF
JPEG, TIFF rendering 16-bit rendering, 8-bit output 16-bit rendering, 8-bit output 16-bit rendering, 8-bit output 16-bit rendering, 8-bit output 16-bit rendering, 8-bit output 16-bit rendering, 8-bit output 16-bit rendering, 8-bit output
Auto Rotation Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Color Spaces sRGB, Adobe RGB sRGB, Adobe RGB sRGB, AdobeRGB sRGB, AdobeRGB sRGB, Adobe RGB sRGB, Adobe RGB sRGB, Adobe RGB
Storage SD, SDHC, or SDXC SD, SDHC, or SDXC SD, SDHC, or SDXC (two card slots) CF Type I only, UDMA support, second SD slot (SD/SDHC) CF Type I only, UDMA support CF Type I slot, UDMA-7 support; XQD slot dual CF Type I or II, UDMA support
Max Write Speed ?MB/sec 9.5MB/sec ?MB/sec 35MB/sec+ 35MB/sec+ 125MB/sec+ 35MB/sec+
Max Buffer Size ?? JPEG, ?? RAW 100 JPEG, 10 RAW 25 JPEG Fine Large (100 @ any other JPEG setting), 9 RAW (7 with JPEG) 99 JPEG @ 7 fps, 19 12-bit NEF @ 7 or 8 fps 100 JPEG @ 5 fps, 20 14-bit NEF 130 JPEG @ 16mp, up to 108 NEF (14-bit) with XQD card (92 with UDMA-7) 44 JPEG @ 24mp, 21+ NEF (14-bit) or 22+ NEF (12-bit)
Connectivity (see note at bottom) USB 2.0 HIGH USB 2.0 HIGH USB 2.0 HIGH USB 2.0 HIGH USB 2.0 HIGH USB 2.0 HIGH USB 2.0 HIGH
TV Support NTSC and PAL, HDMI NTSC and PAL, HDMI NTSC and PAL, HDMI NTSC and PAL, HDMI NTSC and PAL, HDMI NTSC and PAL, HDMI NTSC and PAL, HDMI
Lens Support (w/ metering) AF-S only (other AF don't focus) AF-S only (other AF don't focus) all AF, AI-P, AI and AI-S all AF, AI-P, AI and AI-S all AF, AI-P, AI and AI-S all AF, AI-P, AI and AI-S all AF, AI-P, AI and AI-S
Autofocus Module CAM1000 (11 sensor, 1 crosshatch) CAM1000 (11 sensor, 1 crosshatch) CAM4800 (39 sensor, 9 crosshatch) CAM3500DX (51 sensor, 15 crosshatch) CAM3500FX (51 sensor, 15 crosshatch) CAM3500FX (51 sensor, 15 crosshatch)
supports -2 EV focus, f/8 autofocus (with sensor limitations)
CAM3500FX (51 sensor, 15 crosshatch)
Shutter Lag ? ? 52ms (?ms blackout) 45ms (100ms blackout)
85ms in 14-bit NEF
40ms 42ms (74ms blackout) 41ms (74ms blackout)
Autofocus Modes Single, Dynamic, Auto Area, 3D Tracking Single, Dynamic, Auto Area, 3D Tracking Single, Dynamic (9, 21, 39, and 3D), Auto Area, Full Time (video, live view) Single, Dynamic (9, 21, 51 pt, and 3D tracking), Automatic Area Single, Dynamic (9, 21, 51 pt, and 3D tracking), Automatic Area Single, Dynamic (9, 21, 51 pt, and 3D tracking), Automatic Area, Face Detect Single, Dynamic (9, 21, 51 pt, and 3D tracking), Automatic Area
AF Assist Yes (white lamp) Yes (white lamp) Yes (white lamp) Yes (white lamp) Yes (white lamp) (flash only) (flash only)
Metering 420-pixel Color matrix, centerweight, spot 420-pixel Color matrix, centerweight, spot 2016-pixel Color matrix, centerweight, spot 1005-pixel Color matrix with shape/scene recognition, centerweight (variable), spot 1005-pixel Color matrix with shape/scene recognition, centerweight (variable), spot 91,000-pixel Color matrix with shape/scene recognition, centerweight (variable), spot 1005-pixel Color matrix with shape/scene recognition, centerweight (variable), spot
Exposure Modes PSAM + 7 Scene + GUIDE PSAM + 19 Scene PSAM + 18 Scene + 2 custom PSAM PSAM PSAM PSAM
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 stops, 1/3 stop +/- 5 stops, 1/3 stop +/- 5 stops, 1/3 or 1/2 stop +/- 5 stops, 1/3, 1/2, 1 stop +/- 5 stops, 1/3, 1/2, 1 stop +/- 5 stops, 1/3, 1/2, 1, 2, 3 stop +/- 5 stops, 1/3, 1/2, 1 stop
Exposure Bracketing No Yes, 3 frames (plus ADL, WB bracketing), 2-frame HDR Yes, 2 or 3 frames (plus ADL, WB bracketing) Yes, 2-9 frames (no dedicated bracketing button) Yes, 2-9 frames (no dedicated bracketing button) Yes, 2-9 frames Yes, 2-9 frames
ISO 100-3200, HI1, HI2, AUTO 200-6400, HI1, HI2, AUTO 100-6400, HI1, HI2, AUTO 200-3200, LO1, HI1, AUTO 200-6400, LO1, HI1, HI2, AUTO 100-12800, LO1, HI1, HI2, HI3, HI4, AUTO 100-1600, LO1, HI1, HI2, AUTO
White Balance Auto, custom, 6 predefined with fine tuning Auto, custom, 6 predefined with fine tuning Auto, bracketed, custom, 6 predefined with fine tuning, direct Kelvin Auto, bracketed, custom (3), 6 predefined with fine tuning, direct Kelvin, two axis tuning   Auto, bracketed, custom (3), 6 predefined with fine tuning, direct Kelvin, two axis tuning  Auto (2), bracketed, custom (3), 6 predefined with fine tuning, direct Kelvin, two axis tuning  Auto, bracketed, custom (3), 6 predefined with fine tuning, direct Kelvin, two axis tuning 
Image Settings Picture Controls
Sharpening, Contrast, Saturation, Brightness, Hue
Picture Controls
Sharpening, Contrast, Saturation, Brightness, Hue
Picture Controls
Sharpening, Contrast, Saturation, Brightness, Hue
Picture Controls
Sharpening, Contrast, Saturation, Brightness, Hue
Picture Controls
Sharpening, Contrast, Saturation, Brightness, Hue
Picture Controls
Sharpening, Contrast, Saturation, Brightness, Hue
Picture Controls
Sharpening, Contrast, Saturation, Brightness, Hue
Color LCD 3", 230,000 dots positionable 3", 921,000 dots, 180 degree, 1000:1 contrast 3" TFT, 920,000 dots, 170 degree 3" TFT, 920,000 dots, 170 degree 3" TFT, 920,000 dots, 170 degree 3.2" TFT, 921,000 dots, 170 degree, auto light adjust, 46x magnification 3" TFT, 920,000 dots, 170 degree
Image Review Histogram, Highlights Histogram (RGB), Highlights Histogram (RGB), Highlights Histogram (RGB), Histogram, Focus Pt, Highlights Histogram (RGB), Histogram, Focus Pt, Highlights Histogram (RGB), Histogram, Focus Pt, Highlights Histogram (RGB), Histogram, Focus Pt, Highlights
Continuous Shooting Speed 3 fps 4 fps 6 fps 7 fps
8 fps w/ vertical grip
2.5 fps w/ 14-bit NEFs

5fps
8fps w/ MB-D10

10 fps @ 16.2mp
11 fps with focus/exposure restrictions
5 fps @ 24mp (1.8 fps in 14-bit)
7 fps in DX crop @ 10.4mp
Shutter Speeds 30s to 1/4000, bulb. 100k rated 30s to 1/4000, bulb. 100k rated 30s to 1/8000, bulb, 150k rated 30s to 1/8000, bulb, 150k rated 30s to 1/8000, bulb, 150k rated 30s to 1/8000, bulb, 400k rated 30s to 1/8000, bulb, 300k rated
Mirror Lockup No Delay Delay, M-UP Delay, M-UP Delay, M-UP Programmable Delay, M-UP Delay, M-UP
Viewfinder Pentamirror, 95%, 0.8x magnification, 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +.5 diopters Pentamirror, 95%, 0.78x magnification, 17.9mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +1 diopters Pentaprism, 100%, 0.95x magnification, 19.5mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopters, opt gridlines Pentaprism, 100%, 0.94x magnification, 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopters, opt gridlines Pentaprism, 95%, 0.72x magnification, 18mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopters, eyepiece shutter , opt gridlines Pentaprism, 100%, 0.7x magnification, 18mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopters, eyepiece shutter Pentaprism, 100%, 0.7x magnification, 18mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopters, eyepiece shutter
Optional Viewfinder Accessories DR-6 right angle, -5 to +3 diopter corrections, DG-2 magnifier DR-6 right angle, -5 to +3 diopter corrections, DG-2 magnifier DR-6 right angle, -5 to +3 diopter corrections, DK-21M magnifier DR-6 right angle, -5 to +3 diopter corrections, DK-21M magnifier DG-2 magnifier, DK-14/17A antifog, DK-19 rubber cup, DK17m magnifier, DR-5 right angle, DK-18 adapter, DK17c diopter correction DG-2 magnifier, DK-14/17A antifog, DK-19 rubber cup, DK17m magnifier, DR-5 right angle, DK-18 adapter, DK17c diopter correction DG-2 magnifier, DK-14/17A antifog, DK-19 rubber cup, DK17m magnifier, DR-5 right angle, DK-18 adapter, DK17c diopter correction
Optional Focus Screens ? ? Katz Eye Katz Eye , Hoada Katz Eye Nikon E-type Nikon E-type
Menus Playback, Shooting, Custom Settings, Setup, Retouch, MyMenu Playback, Shooting, Custom Settings, Setup, Retouch, MyMenu Playback, Shooting, Custom Settings, Setup, Retouch, MyMenu Playback, Shooting, Custom Settings, Setup, Retouch, MyMenu Playback, Shooting, Custom Settings, Setup, Retouch, MyMenu Playback, Shooting, Custom Settings, Setup, Retouch, MyMenu Playback, Shooting, Custom Settings, Setup, Retouch, MyMenu
Flash Sync Speed 1/200 1/200 1/250, 1/320 with reduced power internal flash, TTL FP support for external flash 1/250, 1/320 with reduced power internal flash, TTL FP support for external flash 1/250, 1/320 with reduced power internal flash, TTL FP 1/250, TTL FP 1/250, TTL FP
Flash Type I-TTL, M I-TTL, M supports I-TTL, M, Double Commander supports I-TTL, M, Double Commander supports I-TTL, M, Double Commander supports I-TTL supports I-TTL
Internal Flash Yes GN 39ft 12m (ISO 100) (slightly higher in manual mode) Yes GN 39 ft 12m (ISO 100) (slightly higher in manual mode) Yes GN 39ft 12m (ISO 100) (slightly higher in manual mode) Yes GN 42ft 13m (ISO 100) Yes GN 35ft 11m (ISO 100) No No
PC Sync No (via optional AS-15) No (via optional AS-15) No (via optional AS-15) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Flash Compensation -3 to +1EV -3 to +1EV -3 to +1EV -3 to +1EV -3 to +1EV on flash only on flash only
Flash Options Red Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Flash Lock Red Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Flash Lock Red Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Flash Lock, Three Group Commander Mode Red Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Flash Lock, Three Group Commander Mode Red Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Flash Lock, Three Group Commander Mode Red Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Flash Lock Red Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Flash Lock
DOF Preview No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Optional Remote Control MC-D2 wired remote ML-L3 IR (back and front) or MC-D2 wired remote ML-L3 IR (back and front) or MC-D2 wired remote 10-pin remotes supported 10-pin remotes supported 10-pin remotes supported 10-pin remotes supported
Size 4.9 x 3.8 x 3 " (124x96x75mm) 5 x 3.8 x 3.1 " (128x97x79mm) 5.2x4.1x3" (132x103x77mm) 5.8x4.4x2.9" (147x113x74mm) 5.8 x 4.8 x 3" (147x123x77mm) 

6.3x6.2x3.4"
(160x157x88mm)

6.3x6.2x3.4"
(160x157x88mm)

Weight w/o battery 1 pound (455g) 1 pound 2 ounces (510g) 1 lb 8 ounces (690g) 29 ounces (825g) 35.2 ounces (995g) 47.3 ounces (1340g) (with battery) 44 ounces (1240g)
Battery EN-EL14 EN-EL14 EN-EL15 EN-EL3e EN-EL3e EN-EL18 EN-EL4a (can use EN-EL4)
Optional AC Adapter EP-5 + EH-5a EP-5a + EH-5a/b EH-5a EH-5a EH-5a EH-6 EH-6
Other significant Self-cleaning sensor, no top LCD (rear color LCD used instead), PictBridge, in camera small picture option, layered images, in-camera editing and trimming, in camera B&W and color filtration, in-camera D-Lighting, in-camera perspective control, color outline, soft filters, FUNC button, can mount non-AI lenses without damage, RAW to JPEG in camera conversion, stop motion movies, eye detection sensor, intelligent guide, GPS support (GP-1), quiet shooting mode Self-cleaning sensor, no top LCD (rear color LCD used instead), PictBridge, in camera small picture option, layered images, in-camera editing and trimming, in camera B&W and color filtration, in-camera D-Lighting, in-camera perspective control, color outline, soft filters, FUNC button, can mount non-AI lenses without damage, RAW to JPEG in camera conversion, GPS support (GP-1), quiet shooting mode, 102,400 ISO night shoot mode Self-cleaning sensor, HD video recording , Active D-Lighting, PictBridge, Optional MB-D11 battery pack, multiple exposure (2-3 images), auto distortion control, layered images, in-camera editing and trimming, in camera B&W and color filtration, in-camera D-Lighting, , GPS support (GP-1), quiet shooting mode, virtual horizon, supports non-CPU lenses, AF-Fine Tune, Copyright information, FUNC button, wireless transfer option (Eye-Fi compatible, also WT-4a compatible), interval shooting Self-cleaning sensor, Active D-Lighting, autofocus calibration, PictBridge, Optional MB-D10 vertical release and battery pack (now magnesium backed, and supports EN-EL3e or EN-EL4), live view with autofocus, FUNC button, wireless transfer option (WT-4), multiple exposure, interval shooting, FUNC button, 4 shooting banks, 4 custom banks, GPS support, external stereo mic support, quiet shooting mode, edit HD movies Self-cleaning sensor, DX Crop, autofocus calibration, active D-Lighting, chromatic aberration control, PictBridge, optional MB-D10 vertical release (supports EN-EL3e or EN-EL4), live view with autofocus, FUNC button, horizontal indicator, wireless transfer option (WT-4), multiple exposure, interval shooting, FUNC button, 4 shooting banks, 4 custom banks, GPS support Autofocus calibration, active D-Lighting, chromatic aberration control, HDR pictures, silent shooting, PictBridge, integrated vertical release, live view with autofocus, FUNC button, horizontal/vertical indicator, wireless transfer option (WT-4 or WT-5), Ethernet connection/support, multiple exposure, interval shooting, FUNC button, 4 shooting banks, 4 custom banks, GPS support, voice annotation, illuminated buttons Hi-Speed Crop, autofocus calibration, active D-Lighting, chromatic aberration control, PictBridge, integrated vertical release, live view with autofocus, FUNC button, horizontal indicator, wireless transfer option (WT-4), multiple exposure, interval shooting, FUNC button, 4 shooting banks, 4 custom banks, GPS support, voice annotation
Software ViewNX2 ViewNX2 ViewNX2 ViewNX, supports Image Authentication View NX, supports Image Authentication View NX2, supports Image Authentication? View NX, supports Image Authentication
Body Only Street Price 7/1/08 NA NA NA NA US$2999
Available end of July
NA NA
Body Only Street Price 8/2/08 NA NA NA NA US$2999

NA NA
Body Only Street Price 10/28/08 NA NA NA NA US$2519 (includes temp US$300 rebate)(-US$480)

NA NA
Body Only Street Price 10/28/08 NA NA NA NA US$2519 (includes temp US$300 rebate)(-US$480)

NA NA
Body Only Street Price 4/15/2009 NA NA NA NA US$2699 (includes temp US$300 rebate)(+US$180)

NA US$7999 (dealers tend to be willing to negotiate modest discounts)
Body Only Street Price 7/30/2009 NA NA NA
NA US$2699 (includes temp US$300 rebate)

NA US$7499 (-US$500)
Body Only Street Price 2/7/2010 NA NA NA US$1499 (body only) US$2399 NA US$7499
Body Only Street Price 10/1/2010 US$699 (includes lens)

On intro:
US$799 body, US$899 (includes lens)

US$1199 (body only)
US$1499 (includes lens)
US$1459 (body only) US$2389 NA US$7399
Body Only Street Price 1/12/12 US$596 (includes lens) US$696 body,
US$796 (includes lens)
US$1299 (body)
US$1496 (includes lens)
US$1699 US$2699 US$5999 US$7999
Major Positives

* Low price
* Simple
* Video
* Sensor (megapixels, low noise)

* Excellent image quality


* Video
* Sensor (megapixels, low noise)

* Near state of the art DX camera *Superb high ISO quality
* FX frame size
*Highlight retention
* Dynamic range

 

* Superb image quality
* FX frame size
* State of the art camera body

Major Negatives * Guide mode is better, but still can be confusing!
* Lots of video wobble (jello effect on pans, motion)

 

  * Still not best possible movies
* 3200 and above less usable than FX bodies
   

*Expensive
* Will expose weak lenses

  D3100 D5100 D7000

D300s

D700 D4 D3x


Version History:
7/28/2006
: Initial version
8/9/2006: lots of small corrections and additions
8/10/2006: D50/D70s corrections and additions, added firmware version, added Roadmap replacement estimates (use at your own risk!)

8/12/2006: firmware updates
8/29/2006: minor fixes
10/4/2006: firmware updates
10/18/2006: added some new categories (viewfinder accessories, AC adapter, focus screen) and fixed a few minor problems
11/16/2006: D40 added
12/31/2006: Added Major Positives/Negatives, updated prices
1/28/2007: Added optional gridlines to viewfinder specs
2/7/2007: Firmware updates, D40 review link
3/6/2007: Added D40x
4/17/2007: Fixed D40x entries, removed D50 and D70s (see here for old DSLRs)
8/23/2007: Added D300 and D3
8/24/2007: Added more D300 and D3 detail, removed D2hs (see here for old DSLRs)
8/29/2007: Fixed flash, NEF, and video for D300 and D3 based upon answers from Japan
8/30/2007: Added software listings for new cameras
1/30/2008: D60 added, prices updated, D2hs removed to old DSLR list
3/14/2008: Linked D300 review, updated D60, D80, D300 entries
4/2/2008: Lots of minor updates for D60, D300, D3, plus some naming consistency changes
6/28/2008: removed D40x, D200, D2xs (see here for old DSLRs), added D700, new price info, firmware updates, other minor D3 corrections
8/2/2008: removed D80, added D90, new price info, D3 buffer addition
10/28/2008: new price info, updated specs for firmware

12/1/2008: added D3x, updated review links, few minor items
4/9/2009: updated D3x specs, added D5000, fixed focus screens
4/15/2009: D40 firmware update
7/30/2009: Added D3000, D300s, removed D300, fixed some D5000 entries
2/10/2010: Removed D40, updated firmware, updated D3s, fixed some additional small entries
9/23/2010: Added D3100, D7000, updated prices
9/28/2010: D7000 fixes
2/11/2011: D5000, D7000 fixes
4/5/2011: Added D5100
1/12/2012: Removed D3000, D5000, D90, D3s, added D4, updated firmware


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