Nikon D-SLR Overview

Nikon introduced two new models, the D810 and D750, both with a full-frame sensor. The first of them continues the success of the duo D800/D800E, almost three years ago set and still unbeaten today record 36 megapixel resolution. We can assume that the main reason for the upgrade was the development of a new processor that allowed you to increase the shooting speed up to 5 fps, which is a lot considering the amount of information that the processor has to deal with. It is more interesting that Nikon engineers decided to refuse entirely the moiré filter in their new product: either moiré turns out to be not as bad as they thought, or the latest fashions have that much influence… In fact the effect of this filter is not so great, in any case the comparative tests of D800 and D800E show no appreciable difference, and the one that is noticeable is seen only at 100% magnification.

Nikon D4s/Nikon D4

Nikon D4s

Nikon D4

The flagship D4 that came out in 2012 was updated last winter, and this update makes you realize the importance of the computer component in a modern camera. In fact, only one change was made to the design – a new Expeed 4 processor, but it affected most of the important features: maximum sensitivity has doubled to a fantastic 409,600 ISO, shooting speed has increased to 11 fps, significantly improved the autofocus system, and t. d. and t. n. Since this is clearly not a generational change, it does not have a new number, but only an “s” in the name nevertheless the difference in performance is noticeable. The video part was not forgotten: now you can shoot at 50 p/60 p. Kevlar shutter guaranteed up to 400,000 firing cycles. New battery was also developed for the new D4, allowing to shoot up to 3020 frames on one charge.

Specifications:

Announcement date: February 2014/January 2012

Bayonet: Nikkor AF G, D types

Sensor format: CMOS FX format , 36×23.9 mm

Krop factor: 1

Sensor size: 16.2 million., 4928×3280 pixels.

LCD: 8 cm, 921 000 pixels., Live View mode

Autofocus: 51 points

Shutter speed range: 30-1/8000 s

Continuous Shooting: 11 fps

Sensitivity: 100-25,600 ISO extended 50-409,600 ISO /100-12,800 ISO extended 50-204,800 ISO

Flash: External, hot shoe, sync, X-sync at 1/250 sec

Video: up to 1920×1080, 30 fps/ up to 1920×1080, 60 fps, MOV video: H.264, sound: Linear PCM

Memory cards: XQD, CompactFlash I/II 2 slots

Power: Li-Ion Nikon EN-EL18a/Nikon EN-EL18

Dimensions: 160×156.5×90.5 mm

Weight: 1340 g

Price: $6000/$5500

Nikon Df

Nikon Df

The Df marks a change of era. It became clear that digital technology has matured to such an extent that it can already poke fun at it and play with retro. This is undoubtedly a luxury camera, externally the epitome of a classic, instantly recalling the legendary mechanical F3 and FM, inside – the latest in Nikon technology. The main components, including sensor and processor, borrowed from the flagship D4, only the shooting speed had to be partially sacrificed for the compact body. A large, bright viewfinder provides comfortable viewing. Maximum sensitivity up to 204,800 ISO, shooting speed up to 5.5 fps. Controls replicate old film cameras. This, besides style, makes practical sense: the current settings are visible at a glance. There is no video recording possibility in principle, nor are there any amateur “scene” modes.

Specifications:

Date of Announcement: November 2013

Mount: Nikkor AF G, D types

Sensor format: CMOS FX format , 35.9 × 24 mm

Krop Factor: 1

Sensor size: 16.2 million., 4928×3280 pix.

LCD: 8 cm, 921,000 pixels., Live View mode

Autofocus: 39 points

Shutter speed range: 30-1/4000 s

Continuous Shooting: 5.5 fps

Sensitivity: 100-12,800 ISO extended 50-204,800 ISO

Flash: external, hot shoe, sync, X-sync at 1/200 sec

Video: none

Memory cards: SD, SDHC, SDXC

Power: Li-Ion EN-EL14 a

Dimensions: 143.5×110×66.5 mm

Weight: 765 g

Price: $2150

Nikon D810

Nikon D810

With the release of the D800/D800E twins, another resolution record of 36MP, previously only conceivable when applied to the medium format, was taken. The cameras have cemented Nikon’s lead in resolution, and not surprisingly, with the arrival of the new Expeed 4 processor, the company’s engineers decided to update and combine the famed pair in the new D810. Now its sensor is completely devoid of anti-moiré filter in the D800E its effect was weakened , moved both the high and low threshold sensitivity, shooting speed increased to 5 fps, was redesigned the shutter mechanism to reduce vibration. The video part has also been improved: it is possible to output uncompressed signal through HDMI port and record on SD card simultaneously, there is a built-in stereo microphone. Like the D4s, the autofocus system can work in groups of points to more reliably track your subject.

Specifications:

Announcement date: June 2014

Mount: Nikkor AF G, D types

Sensor format: CMOS FX format , 35.9×24 mm

Krop Factor: 1

Sensor size: 36.3 million., 7360×4912 pix.

LCD monitor: 8 cm, 1,229,000 pixels., Live View mode

Autofocus: 51 points

Shutter Speed Range: 30-1/8000 s

Continuous Shooting: up to 5 fps

Sensitivity: 64-12,800 ISO extended 32-51,200 ISO

Flash: Built-in flash GN 12 , hot shoe, syncro, X-sync at 1/250 sec

Video: up to 1920×1080, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p, MOV video: H.264, sound: Linear PCM

Memory cards: CompactFlash I, SD, SDHC, SDXC 2 slots

Power: Li-Ion Nikon EN-EL15

Dimensions: 146×123×81,5 mm

Weight: 980 g

Price: new

Nikon D800 D800e

Nikon D800

Nikon D800e

The unique pair of D800/D800E set in 2012 unbeaten today 36MP sensor resolution record. It’s not all straightforward with this record: in order for the difference in detail to be any noticeable, you have to endure a lot of conditions, including using the best optics and preferably a heavy tripod. Only one difference between the twins: The D800e has a weaker moiré filter. Processor, autofocus system, exposure metering, and video capabilities are identical to those of the D4, which means it meets the highest professional requirements. At the same time, the cameras are relatively compact – no larger than an average full-frame DSLR. You have to pay for everything, however, and in the case of the D800/D800E, the record-breaking resolution comes at a relatively low shooting speed of 4 fps with full-frame battery .

Specifications:

Date of announcement: January 2012

Mount: Nikkor AF G, D types

Sensor format: CMOS FX format , 35.9×24 mm

Krop factor: 1

Sensor size: 36.3 million., 7360×4912 pixels.

LCD display: 8 cm, 921,000 pixels., Live View mode

Autofocus: 51 point

Shutter Speed Range: 30-1/8000 s

Continuous Shooting: up to 4 fps up to 5 fps with other power sources

Sensitivity: 100-6400 ISO extended 50-25,600 ISO

Flash: built-in GN 12 , hot shoe, sync, X-sync at 1/250 sec

Video: up to 1920×1080, 30 fps, MOV video: H.264, sound: Linear PCM

Memory cards: CompactFlash I/II, SD, SDHC, SDXC 2 slots

Power: Li-Ion Nikon EN-EL18

Dimensions: 146×123×81.5 mm

Weight: 1000 g

Price: $2500/$3000

Nikon D750

Nikon D750

The newly released full-frame D750 filled the gap between the D800/D800E and D610/D600 pairs. Novelty has a good chance to become the most popular camera format FX, combining a high resolution of 24 megapixels, good shooting speed of 6.5 fps, the most modern and advanced to date among Nikon cameras autofocus system with 51 points and sturdy housing with protection against weather impacts. Large LCD screen with a resolution of 1.23 million. pixels rotates around the horizontal axis, making it easier to shoot from unusual angles. Video capabilities are the highest to date at 1080/60 p with an aperture value that changes during shooting. In addition, there is built-in Wi-Fi. Nikon seems to have managed to choose the most optimal features for its new product, while making the camera quite affordable.

Specifications:

Announcement date: September 2014

Mount: Nikkor AF G, D types

Sensor format: CMOS FX format , 35.9×24 mm

Crop Factor: 1

Sensor size: 24.3 million., 6016×4016 pix.

LCD display: 8 cm, 1229 000 pixels., Live View mode

Autofocus: 51 points

Shutter range: 30-1/4000 s

Continuous Shooting: up to 6.5 fps

Sensitivity: 100-12,800 ISO extended 50-51,200 ISO

Flash: built-in GN 12 , “hot shoe”, synchro-contact, X-sync at 1/200 sec

Video: up to 1920×1080, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p, MOV video: H.264, sound: Linear PCM

Memory cards: SD, SDHC, SDXC 2 slots

Power: Li-Ion Nikon EN-EL15

Dimensions: 141×113×78 mm

Weight: 750 g

Price: new

Nikon D610/D600

Nikon D610

Nikon D600

Since the full frame has become relatively affordable, demand has been growing, especially in the budget segment. D600 and D610, released with a difference of one year, is designed to attract to Nikon products demanding amateurs and not very wealthy professionals – all those who appreciate the volumetric, “air” pictures and can do without the reporter’s rapid-fire and unbreakable reliability top models. The differences between the D600 and D610 are that the D610 has a new shutter that is half a frame per second faster, has a quiet continuous shooting mode 3 fps and has an improved white balance metering system. In all other respects the cameras are identical and can provide excellent image quality with high detail, while being lightweight and compact. Videographers will be attracted by advanced video capabilities.

Specifications:

Announcement date: October 2013/September 2012

Mount: Nikkor AF G, D types

Sensor format: CMOS FX format , 35.9×24 mm

Krop Factor: 1

Sensor size: 24.3 million., 6016×4016 pixels.

LCD display: 8 cm, 921,000 pixels., Live View mode

Autofocus: 39 points

Shutter speed range: 30-1/4000 s

Continuous Shooting: Up to 6 fps up to 5.5 fps

Sensitivity: 100-6400 ISO extended 50-25,600 ISO

Flash: built-in flash GN 12 , hot shoe, syncro, X-sync at 1/200 sec

Video: up to 1920×1080, 30 fps, MOV video: H.264, sound: Linear PCM

Memory Cards: SD, SDHC, SDXC UHS-I compatible

Power: Li-Ion Nikon EN-EL15

Dimensions: 141×113×82 mm

Weight: 850 g

Price: $1700/$1450

Nikon 7100/ D7000

Nikon 7100

Nikon 7000

The D7100 is the most advanced APS-C sensor Nikon has produced to date. On a number of parameters it is not inferior to professional cameras, in particular, its autofocus system is almost the same as in the former flagship D4. The D7100 has no moiré filter. Resolution: 24 megapixel, which has already become standard for Nikon’s new generation DSLRs, and it hardly makes sense to increase it on the APS-C format. Worth noting the sensitivity of the autofocus system up to -2 EV with 51 points 15 of them cross and improved video part D7100 can shoot 1080 60i/30p video . Weatherproof camera body is lightweight and compact for its class. Released in 2010 D7000 is slightly inferior to the newcomer in terms of sensor resolution and LCD screen, but this can hardly be considered critical value for money in the D7000 is clearly better.

Specifications:

Date of announcement: February 2013/August 2010

Mount: nikkor af g, d, dx types

Sensor format: cmos dx format , 23.6×15.6 mm

Krop factor: 1.5

Sensor size: 24.1 million., 6000×4000 pixels./16.2 million., 4928×3264 pixels.

LCD display: 8 cm, 1,229,000 pixels., Live view mode 7.6 cm, 921 000 pixels., live view mode

Autofocus: 39 points

Shutter speed range: 30-1/8000 s

Continuous Shooting: Up to 6 fps

Sensitivity: 100-6400 iso extended 100-25,600 iso

Flash: built-in flash gn 12 , hot shoe, x-sync at 1/250 sec

Video: up to 1920×1080, up to 60fps/30fps, mov video: h.264, sound: linear pcm

Memory cards: sd, sdhc, sdxc 2 slots

Power: li-ion nikon en-el15

Dimensions: 135.5×106.5×76mm/132×105×77mm

Weight: 675g/690g

Price: $1000/$790

Nikon D5300/ D5200

Nikon D530

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Nikon D5200

The mid-range amateur segment in any manufacturer’s lineup is one of the most sought-after, so updates happen often here. The D5300 came out less than a year after the D5200, and the differences between the two aren’t exactly revolutionary to say the least. Mainly they can be reduced to the fashionable absence of anti-moose filter in the novelty, slightly enlarged 5 mm exactly LCD screen, improved video recording parameters 1080 60 p/30 p instead of 1080 60i/30 p and appearance at last a jack for external microphone. In addition, for the first time in Nikon’s DSLRs, the D5300 has built-in GPS and Wi-Fi. It’s clear that most of the improvements make more marketing sense than practical, but photographers now have a choice and the opportunity to save a little money. More importantly, both cameras offer great image quality and are fast enough to work with.

Specifications:

Announcement date: October 2013/November 2012

Mount: Nikkor AF G, D, DX types

Sensor format: CMOS DX format , 23.5×15.6 mm

Krop factor: 1.5

Sensor size: 24.1 million., 6000×4000 pixels.

LCD display: 8.1 cm, 1,037,000 pixels., Live View mode/7.6 cm, 921,000 pixels., Live View mode

Autofocus: 39 points

Shutter speed range: 30-1/4000 s

Continuous Shooting: up to 5 fps

Sensitivity: 100-6400 ISO extendable to 25,600 ISO

Flash: built-in flash GN 12 , hot shoe, syncro, X-sync at 1/200 sec

Video: Up to 1920×1080, up to 60 fps/30 fps, MOV H.264

Memory cards: SD, SDHC, SDXC

Power: Li-Ion Nikon EN-EL14

Dimensions: 125×98×76 mm/129×98×78 mm

Weight: 530 g/555 g

Price: $700/$630

Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

A photographer on a tight budget can choose between an upscale camera from a couple of years ago or a more downscale one. It’s a dilemma everyone faces in their own way, but having a choice is certainly a blessing. The D5100 was released three years ago, but the technological level that made it possible to shoot quickly and comfortably with excellent results was reached even earlier. Sensor resolution of 16 megapixels, which is even excessive for amateur photography. It has a handy LCD tilting screen, the ability to shoot Full HD video, a fairly high maximum sensitivity. Two notable disadvantages: the first one, common for Nikon amateur models – absence of focusing motor in the camera, so that the lenses with “screwdriver” autofocus have to be adjusted manually, and slow autofocus in Live View mode, which is common for all cameras of those years.

Specifications:

Date of announcement: April 2011

Mount: Nikkor AF G, D, DX types

Sensor format: CMOS DX format , 23.6×15.6 mm

Cropped ratio: 1.5

Sensor size: 16.2 million., 4928×3264 pix.

LCD display: 7.6 cm, 921,000 pixels., Live View mode

Autofocus: 11 points

Shutter speed range: 30-1/4000 s

Continuous Shooting: Up to 4 fps

Sensitivity: 100-6400 ISO extended 100-25,600 ISO

Flash: Built-in flash GN 12 , hot shoe, syncro, X-sync at 1/200 sec

Video: up to 1920×1080, 30 fps, MOV video: H.264, sound: Linear PCM

Memory cards: SD, SDHC, SDXC

Power: Li-Ion Nikon EN-EL14

Dimensions: 128×97×79 mm

Weight: 560 grams

Price: $440

Nikon D3300/Nikon D3200

Nikon D3300

Nikon D3200

Nikon 3000-series cameras are designed for beginners, so a lot of design effort is devoted to making their operation simple and clear, and the transition from smartphone or compact easy. The newest model of the younger amateur lineup Nikon D3300, like its predecessor, in this respect is successful: tool tips on the LCD screen to help “dummies” and a lot of scene modes and automatic functions to ensure that the installation of the right settings and optimally process images. The D3300 has a new processor, which has doubled the maximum sensitivity, the shooting speed up to 5 fps, and the video recording format to a very respectable Full HD 1080/60p. The newer model has a jack for an external microphone, and the audio recording level is adjustable. In addition, the D3300, in the latest fashion, has no anti-moose filter.

Specifications:

Date of announcement: February 2014 April 2012

Mount: Nikkor AF G, D, DX types

Sensor format: CMOS DX format , 23.2 × 15.4 mm

Cropping factor: 1.5

Sensor size: 24.2 million., 6000×4000 pixels./24.2 million., 6016×4000 pixels.

LCD monitor: 7.5 cm, 921,000 pixels., Live View mode

Autofocus: 11 points

Shutter speed range: 30-1/4000 s

Continuous Shooting: up to 5 fps up to 4 fps

Sensitivity: 100-12,800 ISO extended to 25,600 ISO /100-6400 ISO extended to 12,800 ISO

Flash: built-in flash GN 12 , hot shoe, syncro, X-sync at 1/200 sec

Video: up to 1920×1080, up to 60 fps/30 fps, MOV video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM

Memory Cards: SD, SDHC, SDXC

Power: Li-Ion Nikon EN-EL14a/Li-Ion Nikon EN-EL14

Dimensions: 124×98×75.5 mm/126×96×76.5 mm

Weight: 460 g/505 g

Price: $500/$400

Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100, the youngest and most affordable model in the company’s DSLR lineup, still enjoys well-deserved popularity and is widely available in retail chains. For all the budget camera has objectively very good characteristics: 14 megapixel sensor resolution is enough to print even in large format, the maximum sensitivity of 12,800 ISO allows you to shoot in low light. There are functions of digital image optimization, including “shadow highlighting” D-Lighting. Low and medium sensitivity image quality is excellent, plus the camera is compact, lightweight and easy to use: it offers the beginner a variety of settings and immediately shows the effects the result will be. There is even a built-in video editor with the ability to easily edit video clips directly in the camera.

Specifications:

Date of announcement: August 2010

Mount: Nikkor AF G, D, DX types

Sensor format: CMOS DX format , 23.1×15.4 mm

Krop factor: 1.5

Sensor size: 14.2 million., 4608×3072 pix.

LCD: 7.5 cm, 230,000 pixels., Live View mode

Autofocus: 11 points

Shutter Speed Range: 30-1/4000 s

Continuous Shooting: up to 3 fps

Sensitivity: 100-3200 ISO extended up to 12,800 ISO

Flash: built-in flash GN 12 , hot shoe, sync, X-sync at 1/200 sec

Video: up to 1920×1080, 24 fps, MOV video: H.264, sound: Linear PCM

Memory cards: SD, SDHC, SDXC

Power: Li-Ion Nikon EN-EL14

Dimensions: 126×96×74.5 mm

Weight: 500 g

Price: $300