| Type | Single-lens reflex |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 36 mm × 23.9 mm CMOS |
| Maximum resolution | 4,256 × 2,832 (12.1 million) |
| Lens type | Interchangeable, Nikon F-mount |
| Shutter | Electronically-controlled focal-plane |
| Shutter speed range | 1/8000 to 30 sec, bulb, X-sync at 1/250 sec. |
| Exposure metering | TTL 3D Color Matrix Metering II with a 1005 pixel RGB sensor |
| Metering modes | Matrix metering, center-weighted metering, spot metering |
| Focus areas | 51 AF points (15 cross-type) |
| Focus modes | Single-servo (AF-S); Continuous-servo (AF-C); Manual (M) |
| Continuous shooting | Approx. 5.0 frames/s using standard battery 8.0 frames/s with battery grip using EN-EL4a |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 95% coverage |
| ISO range | ISO 200 – 6400 (with boost, up to ISO 25600 and down to ISO 100) |
| Flash | Manual pop-up with button release Guide number 12/39 (ISO 100, m/ft) |
| Flash bracketing | 3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV |
| Rear LCD monitor | 3.0 inch, VGA resolution, 307,200 pixels (921,600 dots) |
| Storage | CompactFlash (Type I only) (UDMA supported) |
| Battery | Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery |
| Weight | 995 g / 2.19 lb. (body only) |
| Made In | Japan |