The ultimate hybrid camera. Powerful video and still photography capabilities. Video features include 12-bit 8K/60p and 4K/120p RAW plus 10-bit ProRes 422 HQ internal video recording; Photography features include a 45.7MP stacked CMOS sensor, a silent, vibration-free electronic shutter, 120 fps burst shooting and a blackout-free viewfinder. Fast, accurate AF with subject detection powered by deep learning. Professional build and operation. Smart connectivity. All in a brilliant compact, lightweight modular design.
• 45.7MP stacked CMOS sensor and EXPEED 7 processing engine. • Nikon’s most advanced autofocus system. AF algorithm developed using deep learning technology, detects focus as low as -9 EV, combines subject detection and 3D tracking. Detects and tracks people, dogs, cats, birds, cars, bikes, motorcycles, trains and planes. • Internal 8K/60p and 4K/120p video. • Internal 12-bit N-RAW and ProRes RAW recording. • Flexible still image file formats. RAW 14-bit, High Efficiency RAW, 10-bit HEIF and JPEG 8-bit. • Blazing fast continuous shooting. 20, 30, 60 and 120 fps shooting options. • Beautiful portraits made easy. Skin Softening, Portrait Impression Balance and Improved White Balance features.
Type
Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses
Lens Mount
Nikon Z mount
Effective Pixels
45.7 million
Sensor Size
23.9 mm x 35.9 mm
Image Sensor Format
FX
Image Sensor Type
Stacked CMOS sensor
Total Pixels
52.37 million
Dust-Reduction System
Image Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required)
Image Area (pixels)
FX-format (L)8,256 x 5,504 (M)6,192 x 4,128 (S)4,128 x 2,752 DX-format (L)5,392 x 3,592 (M)4,032 x 2,688 (S)2,704 x 1,792 1:1 (24 x 24) (L)5,504 x 5,504 (M)4,128 x 4,128 (S)2,752 x 2,752 16:9 (36 x 20) (L)8,256 x 4,640 (M)6,192 x 3,480 (S)4,128 x 2,320
File Format Still Images
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression; size-priority and optimal-quality compression available NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats NEF (RAW): 14 bit with lossless, high-efficiency*, or high-efficiency compression HEIF: Supports fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression; size-priority and optimal-quality compression available NEF (RAW)+HEIF: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and HEIF formats
Storage Media
SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-II compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards CFexpress (Type B) XQD Type Memory
File System
DCF 2.0 Exif 2.32 MPEG‑A MIAF
Viewfinder
1.27-cm/0.5-in. approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED electronic viewfinder with color balance and auto and 18-level manual brightness controls, and support for high frame rates
Viewfinder Frame Coverage
Approx.100% horizontal 100% vertical
Viewfinder Magnification
Approx.0.8x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m -1)
Viewfinder Eyepoint
23mm (-1.0 m-1; from rearmost surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
−4 – +3 m−1
Eye Sensor
Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
Shutter Type
Electronic shutter with shutter sound and sensor shield
Shutter Speed
1/32000 to 30 sec. (choose from step sizes of 1/3, 1/2 and 1 EV, extendable to 900 sec. in mode M), bulb, time, X200
Flash Sync Speed
Up to: X=1/200 sec. to 1/250 sec.; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 sec. or slower; Auto FP High-Speed sync supported
Exposure Metering System
TTL metering using camera image sensor
Metering Range
-3 to +17 EV
Exposure Compensation
-5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M
Exposure Lock
Luminosity locked at detected value
Picture Control
Auto Flat Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Standard Vivid 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
ISO Sensitivity
ISO 64–25600 in step sizes of 1/3 and 1 EV can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 32 equivalent) below ISO 64 or to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 102400 equivalent) above ISO 25600; auto ISO sensitivity control available Note: ISO sensitivity is limited to 400–25600 when HLG is selected for tone mode.
Active D-Lighting
Can be selected from: Auto Extra high 2 Extra high 1 Extra High High Normal Low Off
Active D-Lighting Bracketing
Yes
Autofocus System
Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
Detection Range
-7 to +19 EV (-9 to +19 EV with starlight view Detection range (ISO 100, f/1.2 lens, 20 °C/68 °F using single servo AF (AF-S)
Lens Servo
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); full-time AF (AF-F; available only in video mode); predictive focus tracking Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used
Focus Point
493 (single-point AF) Number of focus points available in photo mode with single point AF selected for AF-area mode and FX selected for image area
AF-Area Mode
Pinpoint Single-Point Wide-area AF (S) Wide-area AF (L) Wide-area AF (L-people) Wide-area AF (L-animals) Auto-area AF Auto-area AF (people) Auto-area AF (animals) Dynamic-area (S) Dynamic-area (M) Dynamic-area (L) 3D-tracking Subject-tracking AF Pinpoint and Dynamic-area AF (S, M, L), 3D-tracking available in photo mode only 3D-tracking available in video mode only Subject-tracking AF available in video mode only Wide-area AF (C1) Wide-area AF (C2)
Focus Lock
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing center of sub-selector
Vibration Reduction
5-axis image sensor shift
Flash Control
TTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-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 in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M
Flash-ready Indicator
Lights when built-in flash or 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, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modeling illumination, FV lock, Color Information Communication, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, unified flash control
Flash Sync Terminal
Yes
White Balance
Auto (3 types) Choose color temperature (2,500 K–10,000 K) Cloudy Direct sunlight Flash Fluorescent (3 types) Incandescent Natural light auto Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), all except choose color temperature with fine-tuning Shade
White Balance Bracketing
Exposure and/or flash, white balance, and ADL
Movie Metering
TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
Movie Maximum Recording Time
2 hours 5 minutes
Movie File Format
MOV MP4 NEV
Movie Video Compression
N-RAW (12 bit) Apple ProRes RAW HQ (12 bit) Apple ProRes 422 HQ (10 bit), H.265/HEVC (8 bit/10 bit), H.264/AVC (8 bit)
Movie Audio Recording Format
Linear PCM AAC Linear PCM (48 KHz, 24 bit, for videos recorded in NEV or MOV format) or AAC (48 KHz, 16 bit, for videos recorded in MP4 format)
Movie Frame size (pixels) and frame rate (RAW Video)
FX 8256 x 4644 /60p/50p/30p/25p/24p * 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 5392 x 3032: 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p 4128 x 2322: 120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p 3840 x 2160: 120p/100p/60p/50p
Movie
8K UHD 7,680 × 4,320 / 30p (progressive) 8K UHD 7,680 × 4,320 /25p/24p 4K UHD 3,840 × 2,160 /120p/100p/60p50p/30p/25p/24p Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 /120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p 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
Movie Audio
Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity can be adjusted
Movie ISO
Mode M: Manual selection (ISO 64 to 25600; choose from step sizes of 1/3 and 1 EV); with additional options available equivalent to approximately 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 102400 equivalent) above ISO 25600 Modes P, S, A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64 to Hi 2.0) with selectable upper limit Note: ISO sensitivity is limited to 400 to 25600 when HLG is selected for tone mode.
Movie Active D-Lighting
Can be selected from: Extra High High Normal Low Off
Time Code
Yes
Movie Log Gamma Output
When using memory card in Z 8 and NOT using external recorder N-Log or HLG videos are recorded to “memory card” When NOT using memory card in Z 8 and using external recorder N-Log or HLG video are recorded to “external recorder via HDMI-output” When using both memory card in Z 8 and external recorder N-Log or HLG video are recorded to both “memory card” and “external recorder via HDMI-output” However, If you select 8K30p/25p/24p or 4K120p/100p, the recording frame size for HDMI-output is change to FHD For example, if you select 8K30p, memory card is 8K30p and HDMI-output is FHD30p; If you select 4K60p, memory card is 4K60p and HDMI-output is 4K60p.
Movie e-VR
Yes
Movie HDMI Output
Yes
Movie Focus Peaking
Yes
Movie Highlight Display (Zebras)
Yes
Time-Lapse Movie
Yes
AF for Movie
Yes
Monitor Size
3.2 in. diagonal
Monitor Resolution
2100 k dots
Monitor Type
Vertically and horizontally tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD
Playback Functions
Auto Image Rotation Full-frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images) Highlights Histogram Display Location Data Display Photo Information Picture Rating Playback with Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Cropping Slide Shows Voice memo input and playback IPTC information embedding and display Filtered playback Skip to first shot in series Series playback Save consecutive frames Motion blend
Voice Memo Function
Yes
Interface
Audio Input: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported) Audio Output: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter) Type A HDMI connector 10 pin remote terminal: Built-in USB: Type C USB connectors USB data connector (SuperSpeed USB) x1 USB Power Delivery connector x1
Wi-Fi Functionality
Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Mexico) Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas) 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5825 MHz (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico) 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5805 MHz (other countries in the Americas) Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5805 MHz (other countries in the Americas) Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5825 MHz (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico) Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico: 2412 to 2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180 to 5825 MHz (5180 to 5240 MHz, 5500 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 5240 MHz and 5745 to 5805 MHz) Maximum output power (EIRP): 2.4 GHz band: 1.4 dBm 5 GHz band (5180 to 5320 MHz): 10.8 dBm 5 GHz band (5500 to 5825 MHz): 7.8 dBm
Smart Device App Connectivity
SnapBridge
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: -4.1 dBm Bluetooth Low Energy: -5.6 dBm
GPS
Via the SnapBridge app
Supported Languages
English French Spanish
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‑7P charging AC adapters and EH‑8P AC adapters can be used to charge EN‑EL15c and EN‑EL15b batteries only.
Battery Life (shots per charge)
[Viewfinder only] selected for monitor mode with: [ON] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx. 340 shots [Viewfinder only] selected for monitor mode with: [OFF] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx. 330 shots [Monitor only] selected for monitor mode with: [ON] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx. 370 shots [Monitor only] selected for monitor mode with: [OFF] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx. 340 shots Photo Mode (Burst Photography): Number of Shots: Approx. 2280 shots Movies:[Viewfinder only] selected for monitor mode: Approx. 85 minutes [Monitor only] selected for monitor mode: Approx. 85 minutes
AC Adapter
EH-7P charging AC adapter (available separately) EH-5c/EH-5b AC Adapter (requires EP-5B power connector, available separately) EH‑8P Charging AC adapter; requires UC‑E25 USB cable (available separately)
Battery Charger
MH-25A Battery Charger
Tripod Socket
1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5.7 in.(144 mm) x 4.7 in.(118.5 mm) x 3.3 in.(83 mm)
Approx. Weight
32.1 oz.(910 g)
Operating Environment
Temperature: −10 °C–40 °C (+14 °F–104 °F) Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation)
