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Wide dynamic range. 4K video recording from the entire area of \u200b\u200bthe matrix. Touch rotary display. Key backlight. Dust and water protection.
High rate of fire. Unmistakable focus in any shooting conditions. Confident work at high ISO. 4K video recording. Expandable sensitivity up to ISO 3,280,000. Dual slot for memory cards. Key backlight.
Camera typedigital mirrordigital mirror
DxOMark rating10088
Sensor
Sensor
CMOS (CMOS) /expeed 5 processor/
CMOS (CMOS) /expeed 5 processor/
Sensor sizefull frame
full frame /35.9x23.9 mm/
Total MP4721
Effective MP number4621
Maximum image size8256x5504 px5588x3712 px
Light sensitivity (ISO)
32-102400 /hardware expansion of the ISO range up to 32-51200 is possible/
100 - 102400 /possible ISO extension up to 50 – 3280000/
Sensor cleaning
RAW format recording
 /NEF, 12 or 14 bit (RAW uncompressed, compressed or lossless)/
No AA filter
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
HDR
White balance measuring
 /12 presets + 6 manual settings, WB bracketing/
 /+ 12 presets and 6 saved/
Exposure compensation± 5 EV, in 1/2, 1/3 or 1 EV steps± 5 EV, in 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV steps
Auto bracketing
 /± 5 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps)/
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 120 fps1920x1080 px 60 fps
Ultra HD (4K)3840x2160 px 30 fps3840x2160 px 30 fps
File recording formatsMPEG4, H.264MPEG4, H.264
Manual video focus
Connection ports
HDMI v 1.4
 
microphone Jack
mini HDMI v 1.4
headphone Jack
microphone Jack
Focus
Autofocus modes
one shot
AI focus
tracking
in face
one shot
AI focus
tracking
in face
Focus points153 шт153 шт
Touch focus
Front / back adjustment
Viewfinder and shutter
Viewfinderoptical (pentaprism)optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder crop0.75 x0.72 x
Frame coverage100 %100 %
Shutter speed
30 - 1/8000 с /resource 200,000 frames/
30 - 1/8000 с
Continuous shooting9 fps14 fps
Shutter typemechanicalmechanical
Screen
Screen size3.2 ''3.2 ''
Screen resolution1229 thousand pixels2359 thousand pixels
Touch screen
Rotary display
Additional screen
Memory and communications
2 card slots
Memory cards typesSD, SDHC, SDXC, XQDCompactFlash, XQD
Communications
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
NFC
 
 
Flash
Built-in flash
External flash connect
 /compatible with Nikon SpeedLights and i-TTL Creative Lighting System/
Power source
Power source
battery
battery
Battery modelEN-EL15aEN-EL18a
Battery capacity1840 mAh3900 mAh
Shots per charge3780 шт
General
Charger modelMH-25MH-26a, MH-26
Underwater box modelWP-S10
Materialmagnesium alloymagnesium alloy
Protectiondustproof, waterproofdustproof, waterproof
Dimensions (WxHxD)146х124х79 mm160х159х92 mm
Weight1005 g1415 g
Color
Added to E-Catalogaugust 2017january 2016

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.

Light sensitivity (ISO)

The sensitivity range of a digital camera matrix. In digital photography, light sensitivity is expressed in the same ISO units as in film photography; however, unlike film, the light sensitivity of the sensor in a digital camera can be changed, which gives you more options for adjusting shooting parameters. High maximum light sensitivity is important if you have to use a lens with a low aperture (see Aperture), as well as when shooting dimly lit scenes and fast-moving objects; in the latter case, high ISO allows you to use low shutter speeds, which minimizes image blur. However, note that with an increase in the value of the applied ISO, the level of noise in the resulting images also increases.

No AA filter

No AA filter in camera design.

The AA filter is responsible for "anti-aliasing" — the elimination of the moiré effect. This effect can occur when shooting objects with a lot of thin horizontal or near-horizontal lines (for example, a brick wall at a great distance, or a suit made of a certain type of fabric). It leads to the appearance of a characteristic pattern in the picture, which, usually, is inappropriate; to eliminate this phenomenon, an AA filter is provided. At the same time, this feature is said to reduce the overall sharpness of the image; therefore, it may not be available in some cameras. These are mainly professional models: the absence of an AA filter gives the photographer additional features, but puts forward increased requirements for shooting skills.

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”.

Full HD (1080)

The maximum resolution and frame rate of video captured by the camera in Full HD (1080p).

The traditional Full HD video resolution in this case is 1920x1080; other options are more specific and practically do not occur in modern cameras. Regarding the frame rate, it is worth noting first of all that a normal (not slow-motion) video is shot at a speed of up to 60 fps, and in this case, the higher the frame rate, the smoother the video will be, the less jerks will be noticeable when moving in the frame. If the frame rate is 100 fps or higher, this usually means that the camera has a slow-motion video mode.

Connection ports

— USB C. A universal USB interface that uses a Type C connector. USB ports themselves (all types) are used mainly for connecting the camera to a computer for copying footage, managing settings, updating firmware, etc. Specifically The Type C connector is comparable in size to earlier miniUSB and microUSB, but has a reversible design that allows the plug to be inserted in either direction. In addition, USB C often operates according to the USB 3.1 standard, which allows for connection speeds of up to 10 Gbps - a useful feature when copying large amounts of content.

- HDMI. A comprehensive digital interface that allows you to transmit video (including high resolution) and audio (up to multi-channel) over a single cable. The presence of such a port makes it possible to use the camera as a player: it can be directly connected to a TV, monitor, projector, etc. and view your footage on the big screen. In this case, broadcast capabilities can include not only video playback, but also demonstration of captured photos in slide show mode. HDMI inputs are present in most modern video equipment, and connection is usually not a problem.
Nowadays, there are several versions of the HDMI interface on the market:
  • v 1.4. The oldest version currently relevant, released in 2009. However, it supports 3D video, is capable of working with resolutions up to 4096x2160 at a speed of 24 fps, and in Full HD resolution the frame rate can reach 120...fps. In addition to the original v.1.4, there are also improved modifications - v.1.4a and v.1.4b; they are similar in basic capabilities, in both cases the improvements affected mainly work with 3D content.
  • v2.0. Significant HDMI update introduced in 2013. In this version, the maximum frame rate in 4K has increased to 60 fps, and support for ultra-wide 21:9 format can also be mentioned. In update v.2.0a, HDR support was added to the interface capabilities; in v.2.0b this function was improved and expanded.
  • v 2.1. Despite the similarity in name to v.2.0, this version, released in 2017, was a very large-scale update. In particular, it added support for 8K and even 10 K at speeds up to 120 fps, and also further expanded the capabilities for working with HDR. This version was released with its own cable - HDMI Ultra High Speed; all features of v.2.1 are available only when using cables of this standard, although basic functions can be used with simpler cords.


— Headphone output. Audio output allows you to connect headphones to the camera. As a rule, it is represented by a classic 3.5 mm mini-jack. The presence of such a connector provides the ability to monitor sound during video recording in real time. This is especially important when filming interviews, vlogs and other similar projects.

— Microphone input. Specialized input for connecting an external microphone to the camera. External microphones are significantly superior to built-in microphones in sound quality. Firstly, they are not so sensitive to the camera’s “own” sounds - from buttons, control wheels, focus motors, etc. (and if the microphone uses a long wire and is not attached to the body, these sounds will not be heard at all). Secondly, external microphones themselves have more advanced characteristics. On the other hand, their use is justified mainly for professional video recording; therefore, the presence of a microphone input, as a rule, corresponds to advanced video recording capabilities
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