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Camera typedigital mirrordigital mirror
DxOMark rating9495
Sensor
Sensor
CMOS (CMOS) /expeed 3 processor/
CMOS (CMOS) /processor Expeed/
Sensor sizefull framefull frame
Total MP36.8
Effective MP number
24.3 /FX format/
36.3
Maximum image size6016х4016 px7360х4912 px
Light sensitivity (ISO)
100-6400 /in 1/3 or 1/2 increments and software expansion up to 50-25600 ISO/
100-6400 /in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV/
Sensor cleaning
RAW format recording
 /NEF, 12 or 14 bit (RAW uncompressed, compressed or lossless)/
 /NEF, 12 or 14 bit (RAW uncompressed, compressed or lossless)/
Lens
Mount (bayonet)
Nikon F /1x crop factor/
Nikon F /1x crop factor/
Manual focus
Image stabilizationis absentis absent
AF drive (screw driven)
Photo shooting
Number of scene programs19
Frames per series (JPEG)23 шт21 шт
Frames per series (RAW)13 шт15 шт
Frames per series (JPEG RAW)13 шт14 шт
HDR
White balance measuring
 /12 presets + 5 manual settings, WB bracketing/
Exposure compensation± 5 EV, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps± 5 EV, in 1/2, 1/3 or 1 EV steps
Auto bracketing
Exposure modes
auto
shutter priority
aperture priority
manual mode
auto
shutter priority
aperture priority
manual mode
Metering system
point
centre-weighted
sensor (estimated)
point
centre-weighted
sensor (estimated)
Video recording
Full HD (1080)1920x1080 px 60 fps1920x1080 px 30 fps
File recording formatsMPEG4, H.264MPEG4, H.264
Manual video focus
Maximum video length
time limit /30 minutes/
memory limit
time limit
 
Connection ports
HDMI v 1.4
headphone Jack
microphone Jack
mini HDMI v 1.4
 
microphone Jack
Focus
Autofocus modes
one shot
AI focus
tracking
in face
one shot
AI focus
tracking
in face
Focus points39 шт51 шт
Viewfinder and shutter
Viewfinderoptical (pentaprism)optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder crop0.7 x0.72 x
Frame coverage100 %100 %
Shutter speed30 - 1/4000 с30 - 1/8000 с
Continuous shooting6 fps4.6 fps
Shutter typemechanicalmechanical
Screen
Screen size
3.2 '' /viewing angles up to 170 degrees/
3.2 ''
Screen resolution921 thousand pixels921 thousand pixels
Additional screen
Memory and communications
2 card slots
Memory cards types
SD, SDHC, SDXC /uHS-I support/
SD, SDHC, SDXC, CompactFlash
Flash
Built-in flash
Guide number
12 /at ISO 100/
12
Application range12 m
External flash connect
 /compatible with Nikon SpeedLights and i-TTL Creative Lighting System/
Power source
Power source
battery
battery
Battery modelEN-EL15, MB-D14, MK-D600EN-EL15, MB-D12
Shots per charge900 шт
General
Case/case modelCF-DC4
Charger modelMH-25
Underwater box modelWP-S10
Materialmagnesium alloymagnesium alloy
Protectiondustproof, waterproofdustproof, waterproof
Dimensions (WxHxD)141х113х82 mm146x123x82 mm
Weight
850 g /with battery and memory card/
900 g
Color
Added to E-Catalogoctober 2013february 2012

DxOMark rating

The result shown by the camera in the DxOMark ranking.

DxOMark is one of the most popular and respected resources for expert camera testing. According to the test results, the camera receives a certain number of points; The more points, the higher the final score.

Total MP

The total number of individual light sensitive dots (pixels) provided in the camera's sensor. Denoted in megapixels - millions of pixels.

The total number of MPs, as a rule, is greater than the number of megapixels from which the frame is directly built (for more details, see "Effective number of MPs"). This is due to the presence of service areas on the matrix. In general, this parameter is more of a reference than practically significant: a larger total number of MPs with the same size and effective resolution means a slightly smaller size of each pixel, and, accordingly, an increased likelihood of noise (especially at high ISO values).

Effective MP number

The number of pixels (megapixels) of the matrix directly involved in the construction of the image, in fact — the number of points from which the captured image is built. Some manufacturers, in addition to this parameter, also indicate the total number of MPs, taking into account the service areas of the matrix. However, it is the effective number of MPs that is considered the main indicator — it is this that directly affects the maximum resolution of the resulting image (see “Maximum image size”).

A megapixel is 1 million pixels. Numerous megapixels ensures high resolution of the captured photos, but is not a guarantee of high-quality images — much also depends on the size of the sensor, its light sensitivity (see the relevant glossary items), as well as hardware and software image processing tools used in the camera. Note that for small matrices, high resolution can sometimes be more of an evil than a blessing — such sensors are very prone to the appearance of noise in the image.

Maximum image size

The maximum size of photos taken by the camera in normal (non-panoramic) mode. In fact, this paragraph indicates the highest resolution of photography — in pixels vertically and horizontally, for example, 3000x4000. This indicator directly depends on the resolution of the matrix: the number of dots in the image cannot exceed the effective number of megapixels (see above). For example, for the same 3000x4000, the matrix must have an effective resolution of at least 3000*4000 = 12 million dots, that is, 12 MP.

Theoretically, the larger the size of the photo, the more detailed the image, the more small details can be conveyed on it. At the same time, the overall image quality (including the visibility of fine details) depends not only on resolution, but also on a number of other technical and software factors; see "Effective MP number" for more details.

Number of scene programs

The number of scene programs provided in the camera design.

Scene programs are preset settings for some of the most common shooting scenes - for example, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Sunset, etc. In addition to these presets, this list may include special effects and creative tools (such as color swap or fisheye), as well as exposure modes (see below). The presence of scene programs is especially useful for beginners and non-professional photographers, as it eliminates the need to tinker with each setting separately - just select the most suitable program, and all the necessary settings will be set automatically. The more scene programs the camera design provides, the wider its automatic adjustment capabilities.

Frames per series (JPEG)

The highest number of shots a camera can capture “in one go” in JPEG continuous shooting.

The technical features of modern digital cameras are such that during continuous shooting, photos have to be recorded in a special buffer, and only then, after the end of the series, they can be copied to a memory card. This buffer has a limited size, so the number of frames in one series is also limited. At the same time, we note that this indicator is usually indicated for shooting at the highest possible resolution (see "Maximum image size"); at lower resolutions, the volume of each image is reduced, and the number of frames in the series may turn out to be more than stated in the specifications.

JPEG, the most popular digital photography format today, is smaller and requires less processing power than RAW (see "Recording in RAW Format"). Therefore, in a JPEG series, as a rule, more frames are available to the photographer. However, in some models that have two separate buffers (for RAW and JPEG), it may be the other way around.

Frames per series (RAW)

The highest number of shots the camera can capture “in one shot” when shooting in RAW format continuously (see “Recording in RAW Format”).

The technical features of modern digital cameras are such that during continuous shooting, photos have to be recorded in a special buffer, and only then, after the end of the series, they can be transferred to a memory card. This buffer has a limited size, so the number of frames in one series is also limited. At the same time, we note that this indicator is usually indicated for shooting at the highest possible resolution (see "Maximum image size"); at lower resolutions, the volume of each image is reduced, and the number of frames in the series may be more than stated in the specifications.

RAW images take up more space and require more processing power than "finished" JPEGs. Therefore, the number of frames in a series of this format is usually lower than that of JPEG. However, there are exceptions — usually these are cameras that have two separate buffers (for RAW and JPEG).

Frames per series (JPEG RAW)

The highest number of frames a camera can capture “in one go” in continuous shooting mode, where the same frame is saved in both JPEG and RAW format at the same time (see “Recording in RAW Format”).

The technical features of modern digital cameras are such that during continuous shooting, photos have to be recorded in a special buffer, and only then, after the end of the series, they can be copied to a memory card. This buffer has a limited size, so the number of frames in one series is also limited. At the same time, we note that this indicator is usually indicated for shooting at the highest possible resolution (see "Maximum image size"); at lower resolutions, the volume of each image is reduced, and the number of frames in the series may turn out to be more than stated in the specifications.

Shooting JPEG and RAW at the same time requires a lot of resources, and the materials themselves take up a lot of space. Therefore, the possibility of such shooting itself is available mainly in premium cameras, and the number of frames in a JPEG RAW series is usually less (at best, the same) than in any of these formats separately.

Exposure compensation

The ability to manually (or automatically, according to predetermined parameters) change the exposure parameters during shooting, that is, the amount of light falling on the matrix. It is used when the automatically selected exposure parameters do not give a satisfactory result — for example, in difficult conditions, when the illumination of the main subject and the background is very different. The camera's exposure compensation capabilities are recorded in the format "± x EV, in y EV increments", such as "± 3 EV, in 1/2 EV increments". The first digit indicates the maximum amount by which the exposure can be changed from the original value by the compensation process; the second is the step (step) with which the change occurs. EV is a specific unit of measure for exposure; a 1 EV change in exposure means a 2x change in the amount of light hitting the sensor. An increase in EV indicates an increase in the amount of light due to opening the aperture or an increase in shutter speed, a decrease indicates the opposite. All modern cameras with exposure compensation function are capable of producing it “in both directions”.
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