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Capacious battery (up to 1550 shots on a single charge). Updated Expeed 4 processor. Wide dynamic range of shots. SnapBridge function. Guide mode. Compact size and light weight.
Camera typedigital mirrordigital mirror
DxOMark rating67
Sensor
SensorCMOS (CMOS)
CMOS (CMOS) /expeed C2 processor/
Sensor size
APS-C (23x15.5 mm) /23.2x15.4 mm/
APS-C (23x15.5 mm) /23.1x15.4 mm/
Total MP2514.8
Effective MP number24.214.2
Maximum image size6000x4000 px4608x3072 px
Light sensitivity (ISO)100 - 25600100-3200
Sensor cleaning
RAW format recording
 /12-bit/
Lens
Mount (bayonet)
Nikon F /1.5x crop factor/
Nikon F /1.5x crop factor/
Kit lens
Aperturef/3.5 - f/5.6f/3.5 - f/5.6
Focal length18 - 55 mm18 - 55 mm
Optical zoom33
Manual focus
Image stabilizationis absentis absent
Photo shooting
Number of scene programs7
Frames per series (RAW)13 шт
HDR
White balance measuring
Exposure compensation± 5 EV, in 1/3 EV steps± 5 EV, in 1/3 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 60 fps1920x1080 px 24 fps
File recording formatsMOV (H.264/MPEG-4)MPEG4
Manual video focus
Maximum video length
time limit /up to 20 minutes per file/
 
time limit
memory limit
Connection ports
HDMI v 1.4
 
mini HDMI v 1.4
headphone Jack
Focus
Autofocus modes
one shot
AI focus
tracking
in face
one shot
AI focus
tracking
 
Focus points11 шт11 шт
Viewfinder and shutter
Viewfinderoptical (mirror)optical (mirror)
Viewfinder crop0.85 x0.8 x
Frame coverage95 %95 %
Shutter speed30 - 1/4000 с30 - 1/4000 с
Continuous shooting5 fps3 fps
Shutter typemechanicalmechanical
Screen
Screen size
3 '' /viewing angle up to 160 degrees/
3 ''
Screen resolution921 thousand pixels230 thousand pixels
Memory and communications
Memory cards typesSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Communications
Bluetooth
 
Flash
Built-in flash
Guide number1212
Application range12 m12 m
External flash connect
flash X-sync1/200 с
Power source
Power source
battery
battery
Battery modelEN-EL14, EN-EL14a, MB-D31, DLZ313N, MB-D3100EN-EL14, MB-D31, DLZ313N, MB-D3100
Shots per charge1550 шт
General
Case/case modelCS-P12, CF-DC1
Charger modelMH-24
Underwater box modelWP-S10, WP-S5
Materialaluminium / plasticaluminium / plastic
Dimensions (WxHxD)124х97х70 mm124x96x74,5 mm
Weight620 g500 g
Color
Added to E-Catalogaugust 2018january 2011

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.

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 (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).

HDR

Camera support for HDR.

HDR stands for High Dynamic Range. The main application of this technology is shooting scenes with significant differences in illumination, when there are both very bright and very dark areas in the frame. The features of modern digital photography are such that in the normal shooting mode, only a rather narrow range of brightness can be correctly processed; as a result, with a large difference in illumination, the image contains either too dark or overexposed fragments. HDR avoids this phenomenon: in this mode, the camera takes several shots with different exposure settings, and then glues them together in such a way as to reduce the brightness in bright places and increase in dark places. This allows you to shoot, for example, landscapes against the backdrop of a bright sunset sky, the interiors of dimly lit buildings with bright windows, etc. In addition, HDR can also be used as an artistic technique — to give the picture an unusual colour scheme.

Note that this effect can also be achieved using post-processing in a graphics editor; however, using the camera is much more convenient.

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.
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