Reach for
the stars.
The sky is no longer the limit.
Key Features
125x
Optical Zoom
Ultra-wide zoom range from 24-3000mm1 plus Dynamic Fine Zoom2 equivalent to 6000mm.
Travel
Friendly
Compact, durable and significantly lighter than an interchangeable lens camera paired with a super-telephoto lens.
Rock
Steady
Dual Detect Optical VR image stabilization, equivalent to shooting at a shutter speed 4.0 stops faster, keeps photos sharp and videos steady.3
Easy and
Effortless
Scene modes take the guesswork out of finding the right settings and getting great results.
Share in
a Snap
Send photos and video to your smart device in seconds using the free Nikon SnapBridge app for compatible devices.
24-3000mm1 optical zoom
Birding made easy.
Form and function in harmony.
Expand your capabilities.
Even more features.
± Wi-Fi Compatibility
This cameras 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 cameras firmware is updated to the current version.
Compatible cameras:
Z9, Z8, Zf, Z7II/Z7, Z6III/Z6II/Z6, Z5, Zfc, Z50II/Z50, 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:
1 35mm format equivalent.
2 Dynamic Fine Zoom magnification is calculated from the full-wide end of optical zoom.
3 Based on CIPA 2024 Standard. Yaw/Pitch compensation performance. In photo shooting mode, measured at approximately. 350mm (35mm format equivalent).
4 Distance from the center of the front surface of the lens
Tech Specs
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
16 millionSensor Size
1/2.3 in.Monitor Size
3.2 in. diagonalMonitor Type
Vari-angle TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustmentStorage Media
SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cardMovie
4K UHD 3,840x2,160/30p; 4K UHD 3,840x2,160/25p; Full HD: 1920x1080/60p; Full HD: 1920x1080/50p; Full HD: 1920x1080/30p; Full HD: 1920x1080/25p; HD: 1280x720/ 60p; HD: 1280x720/ 50p; HD: 1280x720/ 30p; HD: 1280x720/ 25p; HS 640x480/ 4x; HS 1920x1080/0.5x; HS 1280x720/2xISO Sensitivity
ISO 100-1600. ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M or Movie manual mode). The lowest ISO sensitivity in Movie manual mode is ISO 125.Battery / Batteries
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL20aApprox. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5.8 in.146.3 mm x 4.7 in.118.8 mm x 7.2 in.181.3 mmApprox. Weight
49.73 oz.1410 g
- TypePoint and Shoot Camera
- Effective Pixels (Megapixels)16 million
- Image SensorCMOS
- Sensor Size1/2.3 in.
- Total Pixels16.79 million (approx.)
- Lens125x optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens
- Lens Focal Length4.3-539mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 24-3,000mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
- Lens f/-number2.8-8
- Lens Construction17 elements in 12 groups (5 ED lens elements and 1 super ED lens element)
- Digital ZoomUp to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 12,000mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
- Vibration ReductionLens shift VR (still pictures); Lens-shift and Electronic VR (movies)
- ApertureElectronically-controlled 7-blade iris diaphragm
- Optical ZoomYes
- Autofocus (AF)Contrast-detect AF
- Autofocus (AF) Focus-area selectionFace priority, Manual (normal), Manual (spot), Manual (wide), Subject tracking, Target Finding AF
- Focus Range[W]: Approx. 1 ft. (30 cm.) to infinity; [T]: Approx. 23 ft. (7.0 m.) to infinity; Macro close-up mode: Approx. 0.4 in. (1 cm) (wide-angle position), Approx. 23 ft. (7.0 m) (telephoto position) (All distances measured from centre of front surface of lens)
- Focus LockYes
- ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder, 1 cm (0.39-in.) approx. 2359k-dot equivalent OLED with the dioptre adjustment function (-3 to +3 m-1)
- Monitor Size3.2 in. diagonal
- Monitor TypeVari-angle TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
- Monitor Resolution921-dots
- Monitor Frame Coverage (shooting mode)Approx. 99% horizontal and 99% vertical shooting mode (compared to actual image)
- Monitor Frame Coverage (playback mode)Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical playback mode (compared to actual image)
- Storage MediaSD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
- Storage File SystemDCF and Exif 2.31 compliant compliant
- Storage File FormatsStill pictures: JPEG, RAW (NRW) (Nikon’s own format). Movies: MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo)
- Movie4K UHD 3,840x2,160/30p; 4K UHD 3,840x2,160/25p; Full HD: 1920x1080/60p; Full HD: 1920x1080/50p; Full HD: 1920x1080/30p; Full HD: 1920x1080/25p; HD: 1280x720/ 60p; HD: 1280x720/ 50p; HD: 1280x720/ 30p; HD: 1280x720/ 25p; HS 640x480/ 4x; HS 1920x1080/0.5x; HS 1280x720/2x
- Full HD Movies (1080p)Yes
- HD Movies (720p)Yes
- 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD)Yes
- ISO Sensitivity
ISO 100-1600. ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M or Movie manual mode). The lowest ISO sensitivity in Movie manual mode is ISO 125. - Lowest ISO Sensitivity100
- Highest ISO Sensitivity6400
- Exposure MeteringMatrix, centre-weighted, spot
- Exposure ControlProgrammed auto exposure with flexible program, aperture-priority auto, exposure bracketing, manual, shutter priority auto, exposure compensation (–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)
- Exposure ModesBird-Watching Mode Moon Mode Auto Scene Scene Auto Selector
- Scene ModesBacklighting, Beach, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Multiple Exposure Lighten, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Selective Colour, Snow, Soft, Sports, Sunset, Superlapse Movie, Time-lapse Movie
- In-Camera Image EditingCrop, D-Lighting, Filter Effects, Quick Retouch, Skin Softening, Small Picture
- Exposure Compensation–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV
- Exposure LockYes
- Exposure BracketingYes
- White BalanceAuto 1 (normal), Auto 2 (warm lighting), Choose colour temp (Kelvin), PRE preset manual, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent
- ShutterMechanical and CMOS electronic shutter
- Shutter Speed1/4000 - 30sec 1/4000 (at wide-angle position, with largest f-number setting (smallest aperture)) to 1 s. 1/4000 (at wide-angle position, with largest f-number setting (smallest aperture)) to 30 s (when ISO sensitivity is 100 in M mode). Bulb and Time setting (can be set when ISO sensitivity is 100 in M mode): Up to 60 seconds 1/8000 - 1/30 sec. (when recording movies)
- Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full ResolutionUp to7 shots atapprox.7 frames per second
- Continuous Shooting OptionsContinuous H, Continuous H 60, Continuous H 120, Continuous L, Interval Timer, Pre-shooting cache, Single
- Self-TimerCan be selected from 10 or 3 seconds duration
- Accessory ShoetrueISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
- Built-in flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto)[W]: Approx. 0.3 to 12 m (12 in. to 41 ft); Approx. 5.0–8.0 m (17–26 ft) (focal length equivalent to that of 2000 mm lens in 35mm [135] format); When focal length is equivalent to that of 3000 mm lens in 35mm [135] format: Approx. 7.0 to 8.2 m (23 to 26 ft) (ISO sensitivity: 3200), Approx. 7.0 to 11 m (23 to 38 ft) (ISO sensitivity: 6400)
- Built-in Flash ControlTTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
- Built-in FlashYes
- External Flash ShoeYes
- InterfaceType C connector, Hi-Speed USB, Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported), Accessory terminal.
- HDMI OutputHDMI micro connector (Type D)
- Wi-Fi FunctionalityStandards: IEEE 802.11b/g; Operating frequency: 2412 to 2462 MHz (1 to 11 channels); Maximum output power: 6.0 dBm (EIRP); Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE
- Smart Device App ConnectivitySnapBridge
- BluetoothBluetooth Specification: Version 5.2; Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2402 to 2480 MHz; Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402 to 2480 MHz; Maximum output power: Bluetooth: 4.2 dBm (EIRP); Bluetooth Low Energy: 4.2 dBm (EIRP)
- Supported LanguagesArabic Bengali Bulgarian Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) Czech Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Hindi Hungarian Indonesian Italian Japanese Korean Marathi Norwegian Persian Polish Portuguese (European and Brazilian) Romanian Russian Serbian Spanish Swedish Tamil Telugu Thai Turkish Ukrainian Vietnamese
- Power SourcesOne Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL20a (supplied), AC Adapter EH-5b/EH-5c; requires EP-5C Power Connector (available separately)
- Charging TimeApprox. 3 hours (when using the optional EH-8P AC Adapter with the optional UC-E25 USB Cable and when no charge remains) (Approx.)
- Battery / BatteriesRechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL20a
- Battery Life (shots per charge)Nikon Rechargeable:260 shots (CIPA)
Movies: Approx. 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Tripod Socket1/4 (ISO 1222)
- Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)5.8 in.146.3 mm x 4.7 in.118.8 mm x 7.2 in.181.3 mm
- Approx. Weight49.73 oz.1410 g
- Operating environment'0°C-40°C (32°F–104°F); Humidity: 85% or less (no condensation)
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