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Full-frame Mirrorless Camera

Capture the spark.

A camera designed for the way you shoot. No viewfinder. Just a beautiful touchscreen that feels instantly familiar and invites a more casual, expressive way of shooting. Everything you love about the simplicity and connectivity of smartphone photography, elevated with the spectacular image quality and creative freedom of a full-frame interchangeable lens mirrorless camera. Available in two stylish finishes.

Your new everyday carry camera.

Available Z5IIC Configurations

Compare to the Z5II

Z5II Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera

All the power and key features of the Z5IIC with a high-resolution electronic viewfinder for a more traditional photography shooting experience.

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SnapBridge

± Wi-Fi Compatibility

This camera’s 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 12.0 or later
iOS version 15.0 or later
iPhone 7 or later, iPad 5th or later, iPad mini 5th or later
A device with Bluetooth 4.0 or later (i.e., a device that supports Bluetooth Smart Ready/Low Energy) is required.

Compatible cameras:

ZR, Z9, Z8, Zf, Z7II/Z7, Z6III/Z6II/Z6, Z5IIC/Z5II/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.

For compatibility and to download the application, please visit:

Download the SnapBridge app on the App Store Download on the App Store Download the SnapBridge app on Google Play Android App on Google Play

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1 Complete dust- and drip-resistant performance is not guaranteed in all situations or under all conditions. Sealing is applied at key points throughout the body, with careful consideration for dust- and drip-resistant performance.

2 As of September 24, 2026.

LCD, Video and Photo Gallery images are for illustrative purposes only.

Tech Specs

  • Effective Pixels

    Effective Pixels

    24.5 million
  • Sensor Size

    Sensor Size

    23.9 mm x 35.9 mm

  • Image Sensor Format

    FX
  • Storage Media

    Storage Media

    SD (SecureDigital), SDHC *, and SDXC * memory cards Compliant with UHS-II standard.
  • ISO Sensitivity

    ISO Sensitivity


    [SDR] selected for tone mode: ISO 100–25600, can also be set to Lo 0.3–Lo 1.0 (ISO 50 equivalent) or to Hi 0.3–Hi 1.7 (ISO 204800 equivalent)

    [HLG] selected for tone mode: ISO 400–64000. Auto ISO sensitivity control: Available with a selectable upper limit; and is also available in Auto and Scene modes.

    Step size: Select from ¹⁄₃ and 1 EV
  • Movie

    Movie


    3840 × 2160 (4K UHD): 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p.

    1920 × 1080: 120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p.

    1920 × 1080 (slow-motion): 30p ×4 (slow-motion)/25p ×4 (slowmotion)/24p ×5 (slow-motion).

    Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively
  • Monitor Size

    Monitor Size

    3.2 in. diagonal

  • Monitor Type

    Vari-angle TFT touch-sensitive LCD
  • Battery / Batteries

    Battery / Batteries


    One EN‑EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery *

    * EN‑EL15b and EN‑EL15a batteries can be used in place of the EN‑EL15c. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN‑EL15c.

    EH‑8P AC adapters can be used to charge EN‑EL15c and EN‑EL15b batteries only.

    EH-8P AC adapters (available separately)*: Require supplied USB cable (Type-C on both ends)

    Can be used to charge EN‑EL15c and EN‑EL15b batteries only. EH‑5d, EH‑5c, and EH‑5b AC adapters (available separately): Require EP‑5B power connector
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    5.3 x 3.2 x 2.9 in. (134 x 80.5 x 72 mm)
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    19 oz. (538 g)
  • Type
    Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses
  • Lens Mount
    Nikon Z mount
  • Effective Pixels
    24.5 million
  • Sensor Size
    23.9 mm x 35.9 mm
  • Image Sensor Format
    FX
  • Image Sensor Type
    CMOS Sensor
  • Total Pixels
    25.28 million
  • Dust-Reduction System
    Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (requires NX Studio)
  • Dust-Off Reference Photo
    Yes
  • Image Area (pixels)
    FX-format
    (L)6048 × 4032
    (M)4528 × 3024
    (S)3024 × 2016
    DX-format
    (L)3984 × 2656
    (M)2976 × 1992
    (S)1984 × 1328
    1:1 (24 x 24)
    (L)4032 × 4032
    (M)3024 × 3024
    (S)2016 × 2016
    16:9 (36 x 20)
    (L)6048 × 3400
    (M)4528 × 2544
    (S)3024 × 1696
  • File Format Still Images

    NEF (RAW): 14-bit RAW

    Compression type: Lossless compression, high efficiency*, and high efficiency

    JPEG:

    Compression method: JPEG-Baseline compliant

    Compression ratio (approx.): Fine (1 : 4), normal (1 : 8), basic (1 : 16)

    HEIF:

    Compression ratio (approx.): Fine (1 : 4), normal (1 : 8), basic (1 : 16)

    NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats

    NEF (RAW)+HEIF: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and HEIF formats
  • Storage Media
    SD (SecureDigital), SDHC *, and SDXC * memory cards Compliant with UHS-II standard.
  • Card Slot
    1 slot (SecureDigital)
  • File System
    DCF 2.0, Exif 2.32, MPEG‑A MIAF
  • Depth-of-Field Control
    Yes
  • Lens Compatibility at a Glance***

    Z mount NIKKOR lenses

    F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply
  • Compatible Lenses

    Z mount NIKKOR lenses

    F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply
  • Shutter Type
    Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter; electronic front-curtain shutter; electronic shutter
  • Shutter Speed
    ¹⁄8000 – 30 s (choose from step sizes of ¹⁄₃, ¹⁄₂, and 1 EV, extendable to 900 s in mode M), bulb, time
  • Fastest Shutter Speed
    1/4000 (mechanical shutter) 1/2000 (electronic front-curtain shutter) sec.
  • Slowest Shutter Speed
    900 sec. sec.
  • Flash Sync Speed
    Up to: Flash synchronizes with shutter at speeds of ¹⁄₂₀₀ s or slower; faster sync speeds are supported with auto FP high-speed sync
  • Bulb Shutter Setting
    Yes
  • Shutter Release Modes

    Single frame

    Continuous L

    Continuous H

    Continuous high-speed (extended)

    High-speed frame capture +

    Pre-Release Capture

    Self-timer
  • Approx. Frame Advance Rate

    Approximate Frame Advance Rate1:

    Continuous low-speed: Approx. 1–7 fps

    Continuous high-speed *: Approx. 7.8 fps (when the shutter type is set to [Auto] or [Mechanical shutter])

    Approx. 9.4 fps (when the shutter type is set to [Electronic
    front-curtain shutter])

    Approx. 10 fps (when silent mode is set to [ON])

    Continuous high speed (extended) *:

    Approx. 14 fps

    Approx. 15 fps (when silent mode is set to [ON])

    High-speed frame capture + (C15): Approx. 15 fps

    High-speed frame capture + (C30): Approx. 30 fps

    When using an image quality setting other than NEF (RAW) and NEF (RAW) +
  • Self-Timer
    2, 5, 1, 20 sec.; 1–9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 sec.
    Timer duration electronically controlled
  • Silent Shooting
    Yes
  • Top Continuous Shooting Speeds
    30 frames per second with JPEG at full resolution
  • Exposure Metering System
    TTL metering using camera image sensor
  • Metering Method

    Matrix metering

    Centre-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to the centre of the frame. The metering size can be changed to [angle icon} 12mm), [Small] (equivalent to 8mm), or [Average] (metering based on the average of the entire frame)

    Spot metering: Meters 4mm circle centred on selected focus point
    Highlight-weighted metering
  • Metering Range
    '-4 to +17 EV (ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, 20°C/68°F)
  • Exposure Modes

    Auto

    Programmed auto with flexible program (P)

    Shutter-priority auto (S)

    Aperture-priority auto (A)

    Manual (M)
  • Scene Modes
    Scene modes: (Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close-up, Night landscape, Party/indoor, Beach/snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Pet portrait, Candlelight, Blossom, Autumn colours, and Food)
  • Exposure Compensation
    '−5 – +5 EV (choose from step sizes of ¹⁄₃ and ¹⁄₂ EV)
  • Exposure Bracketing
    Yes
  • Exposure Lock
    Luminosity locked at detected value
  • Picture Control
    Auto, Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Flat Monochrome, Deep Tone Monochrome, Portrait, Rich Tone Portrait, Landscape, Flat; Creative Picture Controls: (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon); Selected Picture Control can be modified, Storage for custom Picture Controls, Note: Choice of Picture Controls is restricted to Standard, Monochrome, and Flat when HLG is selected for tone mode during still photography.
  • Multiple Exposure
    Add, average, lighten, darken
  • HDR Overlay
    Yes
  • Photo mode flicker reduction
    Yes
  • High-frequency flicker reduction
    Yes
  • ISO Sensitivity

    [SDR] selected for tone mode: ISO 100–25600, can also be set to Lo 0.3–Lo 1.0 (ISO 50 equivalent) or to Hi 0.3–Hi 1.7 (ISO 204800 equivalent)

    [HLG] selected for tone mode: ISO 400–64000. Auto ISO sensitivity control: Available with a selectable upper limit; and is also available in Auto and Scene modes.

    Step size: Select from ¹⁄₃ and 1 EV
  • Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    100
  • Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    64000
  • Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
    50
  • Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
    204800
  • Long Exposure Noise Reduction
    Yes
  • High ISO Noise Reduction
    Yes
  • Active D-Lighting
    Can be selected from:
    Auto, Extra high, High, Normal, Low, and Off
  • Active D-Lighting Bracketing
    Yes
  • Single-Point AF Mode
    Yes
  • Dynamic AF Mode
    Yes
  • Auto-Area AF Mode
    Yes
  • Autofocus System
    Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
  • Detection Range
    '−10 – +19 EV (measured in photo mode at ISO 100 equivalent and a temperature of 20°C/68°F using single-servo AF (AF‑S), single point AF with the centre focus point selected, and a lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.2)
  • Lens Servo

    Autofocus (AF), Predictive focus tracking available

    Single-servo AF (AF-S)

    Continuous-servo AF (AF-C)

    Full-time AF (AF-A) available only in photo mode)

    Full-time AF (AF-F) available only in video mode)

    Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used
  • Focus Point

    Single-point AF (in photo mode, FX selected for image area): 273 points

    Auto-area AF (in photo mode, FX selected for image area): 299 points
  • AF-Area Mode

    Pinpoint

    Single-point

    Dynamic-area (S)

    Dynamic-area (M)

    Dynamic-area (L)

    Wide-area AF (S)

    Wide-area AF (L)

    Wide-area AF (C1)

    Wide-area AF (C2)

    Auto-area AF

    3D-tracking

    Subject-tracking AF

    Pinpoint (available in photo mode only); Single-point, dynamic-area (S, M, and L; available in photo mode only); wide-area (S, L, C1, and C2), and auto-area AF; 3D-tracking (available in photo mode only); Subject-tracking AF (available in video mode only)
  • Focus Lock
    Focus can be locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF/AF‑S) or by pressing the AE-L/AF-L button
  • Focus Modes
    AF-S, AF-C, AF-A (photo), AF-F (video), MF
  • Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
    299
  • Vibration Reduction
    5-axis image sensor shift. Lens shift (available with VR lenses).
  • Autofocus Fine Tune
    Yes
  • Flash Bracketing
    Yes
  • X-Sync Speed
    1/200th sec. sec.
  • Top FP High Speed Sync
    Up to:Up to 1/8000 sec. sec.
  • Flash Control
    TTL flash control; i‑TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, centre-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i‑TTL fill-flash with spot metering
  • Flash Sync Modes

    Front-curtain sync

    Rear-curtain sync

    Red-eye reduction

    Red-eye reduction with slow sync

    Slow sync

    Off
  • Flash Compensation
    '-3 to +1 EV (choose from step sizes of ¹⁄₃ and ¹⁄₂ EV)
  • Flash-ready Indicator
    Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure warning after flash is fired at full output
  • Accessory Shoe
    ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
  • Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
    i-TTL flash control, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modelling illumination, FV lock, Colour Information Communication, auto FP high-speed sync
  • White Balance

    Auto (3 types)

    Choose colour temperature (2,500 K–10,000 K)

    Cloudy

    Direct sunlight

    Flash

    Fluorescent (3 types)

    Incandescent

    Natural light auto

    Shade

    Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), all with fine-tuning
  • White Balance Bracketing
    Yes. Exposure and/or flash, white balance, and ADL
  • Live View Shooting
    Yes
  • Movie Metering
    TTL metering using camera image sensor
  • Movie Maximum Recording Time
    2 hours 5 minutes
  • Movie File Format
    NEV, MOV, MP4
  • Movie Video Compression
    N-RAW (12 bit), H.265/HEVC (8 bit/10 bit), H.264/AVC (8 bit)
  • Movie Audio Recording Format
    Linear PCM (48 KHz, 24 bit, for videos recorded in NEV or MOV format), AAC (48 KHz, 16 bit, for videos recorded in MP4 format)
  • Movie Frame size (pixels) and frame rate (RAW Video)

    FX: 4032 x 2268: 30p/25p/24p.

    DX: 3984 × 2240: 30p/25p/24p.

    3984 x 2240: 120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p.

    Note: Actual frame rates are: 30p: 29.97 fps, 25p: 25 fps, 24p: 23.976 fps
  • Movie

    3840 × 2160 (4K UHD): 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p.

    1920 × 1080: 120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p.

    1920 × 1080 (slow-motion): 30p ×4 (slow-motion)/25p ×4 (slowmotion)/24p ×5 (slow-motion).

    Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively
  • 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD)
    Yes
  • Full HD Movies (1080p)
    Yes
  • Slow Motion Video
    Yes
  • Movie Audio

    Built-in stereo or external microphone can be used; sensitivity adjustable; attenuator, frequency response, and wind noise reduction functions.

    External microphones connectable via an external microphone connector.
  • Movie ISO

    Mode M:

    [SDR] selected for tone mode: ISO 100–51200, can also beset to Hi 0.3–Hi 2.0 (ISO 204800 equivalent)

    [HLG] selected for tone mode: ISO 400–51200

    [N-Log] selected for tone mode: ISO 800–51200, can also be set to Lo 0.3–Lo 2.0 (ISO 400 equivalent)

    Auto ISO sensitivity control: Available with selectable upper limit

    Step size: Select from ¹⁄₆, ¹⁄₃, and 1 EV

    Modes P, S, and A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100–Hi 2.0) with selectable upper limit

    Auto and SCN modes: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100–51200)
  • Movie Active D-Lighting
    Can be selected from:
    Extra high, High, Normal, Low, and Off
  • Time Code
    Yes
  • Movie e-VR
    Yes
  • Movie HDMI Output
    Yes
  • Movie Focus Peaking
    Yes
  • Movie Highlight Display (Zebras)
    Yes
  • Time-Lapse Movie
    Yes
  • Raw Video Option
    Yes
  • N-Log and HDR (HLG) video
    Yes
  • Waveform display
    Yes
  • Red REC frame indicator
    Yes
  • Extended shutter speeds (mode M)
    Yes
  • Extended shutter speeds (mode S)
    Yes
  • Dual-format (proxy-video) recording for RAW video
    Yes
  • Option to view video recording info available via I menu
    Yes
  • Hi-Res Zoom
    Yes
  • Monitor Size
    3.2 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Resolution
    1040 k dots
  • Monitor Type
    Vari-angle TFT touch-sensitive LCD
  • Touchscreen
    Yes
  • Monitor Angle of View
    170° viewing angle
  • Monitor Adjustments
    Colour balance. 15-level manual brightness controls.
  • Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
    Yes
  • Playback Functions

    Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images) playback playback zoom

    video playback

    video playback speed adjustment

    slide shows

    histogram display

    highlights

    photo information

    location data display

    auto picture rotation

    picture rating

    filtered playback

    voice memo recording and playback

    IPTC information embedding and display

    series playback

    photo and video editing
  • In-Camera Image Editing
    Yes
  • Image Comment
    Yes
  • Interface

    USB: Type C SuperSpeed USB connector

    HDMI: Type D HDMI connector

    Audio Input: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported)

    Audio Output: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter)/MC-DC3 remote cord can be used. The connector function can be set to either auto switch or fixed to headphones.
  • Wi-Fi Functionality

    Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico). IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas).

    Operating frequency: U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico: 2412 to 2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180 to 5825 MHz (5180 to 5580 MHz, 5660 to 5700 MHz, and 5745 to 5825 MHz).

    Other countries in the Americas: 2412 to 2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180 to 5805 MHz (5180 to 5825 MHz and 5745 to 5825 MHz).

    Maximum output power (EIRP): 2.4 GHz band: -0.6 dBm; 5 GHz band: 7.4 dBm.

    Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE
  • Smart Device App Connectivity
    SnapBridge
  • Wireless Connectivity
    Yes
  • Wireless Transfer to PC
    Yes
  • Bluetooth

    Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification Version 5.0.

    Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz

    Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz.

    Maximum output power (EIRP): Bluetooth: -6.1 dBm; Bluetooth Low Energy: -7.6 dBm
  • Save/Load Camera Settings
    Yes
  • Supported Languages
    English, Spanish, French
  • Webcam Utility Compatible
    Yes
  • Total Custom Settings
    80
  • My Menu
    Yes
  • Recent Settings
    Yes
  • Supported Languages
    English, Spanish, French
  • Battery / Batteries

    One EN‑EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery *

    * EN‑EL15b and EN‑EL15a batteries can be used in place of the EN‑EL15c. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN‑EL15c.

    EH‑8P AC adapters can be used to charge EN‑EL15c and EN‑EL15b batteries only.

    EH-8P AC adapters (available separately)*: Require supplied USB cable (Type-C on both ends)

    Can be used to charge EN‑EL15c and EN‑EL15b batteries only. EH‑5d, EH‑5c, and EH‑5b AC adapters (available separately): Require EP‑5B power connector
  • Battery Life (shots per charge)

    Photo Mode (Single Frame): Number of Shots:

    [ON] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx. 390 shots

    [OFF] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx. 350 shots

    Video Mode: Length of Footage:

    Approx. 85 minutes

    Photo Mode: Number of Shots
    true
  • AC Adapter

    EH-8P AC adapters (available separately)*: Require supplied USB cable (Type-C on both ends)

    Can be used to charge EN‑EL15c and EN‑EL15b batteries only.

    EH‑5d, EH‑5c, and EH‑5b AC adapters (available separately): Require EP‑5B power connector
  • Battery Charger
    MH-25A, MH-34
  • Yes
  • [object Object]
  • Tripod Socket
    0.635 cm (1/4 in., ISO 1222)
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
    5.3 x 3.2 x 2.9 in. (134 x 80.5 x 72 mm)
  • Approx. Weight
    19 oz. (538 g)
  • Operating Environment

    Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (+32°F to 104°F)

    Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation)

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