Nikon Z5 24.3MP Full Frame Mirrorless Camera

The Nikon Z5 is a full frame mirrorless camera built around a 24.3MP FX-format CMOS sensor and the EXPEED 6 image processor. It gives photographers a large sensor, a modern body and sharp 4K UHD video without a complicated setup, which makes it a sensible way to step up from a smartphone or an entry-level camera.

The 3.2-inch tilting touchscreen makes low-angle and high-angle shooting easier. The 3.69M-dot electronic viewfinder keeps framing accurate in bright light. Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth help you move your shots to a phone quickly.

If you want a dependable Nikon camera for travel, portraits, landscapes, family events or everyday video, the Z5 body-only kit lets you pair it with Nikon Z-mount lenses that suit your style.

Key Features

• 24.3MP full-frame FX CMOS sensor: The large sensor captures fine detail and handles dim scenes well, so portraits, landscapes and indoor shots look clean.
• EXPEED 6 image processor: It speeds up image processing and supports a wide ISO range of 100 to 51,200 (expandable to 102,400), so you can keep shooting as the light fades.
• 273-point hybrid autofocus: Phase-detection and contrast AF work together with a working range of -3 to +19 EV, helping you lock focus on your subject in a variety of lighting.
• 4K UHD video recording: You can record 3,840 x 2,160 video at up to 30 fps, or Full HD at up to 60 fps. This suits vlogs, family clips and short films.
• 3.2-inch tilting touchscreen (1.04M dots): You can frame, review and adjust settings by touch, and shoot comfortably from low or high angles.
• 3.69M-dot OLED electronic viewfinder: The viewfinder has 100% coverage and about 0.8x magnification. You see the scene accurately before you press the shutter.
• Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2: Wireless connectivity (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) makes it quick to share photos to a phone or tablet.
• 4.5 fps continuous shooting: It is fast enough to capture family moments, street scenes and casual action.
• Mic and headphone jacks: Both are 3.5 mm. You can attach an external microphone and monitor audio when recording video.

Why Choose the Nikon Z5 Full Frame Mirrorless Camera

The Nikon Z5 combines a full-frame sensor with a body that is practical to carry. At about 590 g without the battery and card, it is easier to travel with than many bulky bodies, yet it still offers a viewfinder, a tilting touchscreen and 4K video.

It is a flexible Nikon camera for people who want better image quality than a phone can offer. The EN-EL15c battery is rated for roughly 470 shots per charge, and USB-C connectivity keeps data transfers and accessory connections simple.

The Z-mount system gives you room to grow. You can start with the body and add lenses as your needs change, from portraits to landscapes to video. It also comes with a 3-year service warranty (no parts warranty) for added peace of mind.

Best Use Cases

• Travel: A relatively compact full-frame body with a long-lasting battery.
• Portraits and events: Full-frame image quality with reliable autofocus.
• Landscape photography: A high-detail sensor with a clear electronic viewfinder.
• Vlogging and video: 4K UHD recording with microphone and headphone jacks.
• Enthusiasts and students: A solid full-frame entry point into the Nikon Z system.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Camera Model	Nikon Z5 (Body Only)
Camera Type	Full Frame Mirrorless Digital Camera
Sensor Format	35.9 x 23.9 mm Full-Frame (FX) CMOS
Effective Resolution	24.3 megapixels
Total Sensor Pixels	24.93 megapixels
Image Processor	EXPEED 6
Autofocus System	Hybrid phase-detection and contrast AF with AF-assist illuminator
Autofocus Modes	Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus
Autofocus Points	273 (single-point AF)
Autofocus Sensitivity Range	-3 to +19 EV (-2 to +19 EV without low-light AF)
Metering Options	Matrix, Center-Weighted Average
Metering Sensitivity	-3 to 17 EV
Shooting Modes	Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual
Exposure Compensation	-5 to +5 EV (1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)
Photo ISO Range	100 to 51,200 (extended 50 to 102,400)
Video ISO Range	100 to 25,600
White Balance Presets	Auto, Direct Sunlight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature, Preset Manual
Shutter Types	Mechanical focal plane, Electronic
Shutter Speed (Electronic Front Curtain)	1/8000 to 30 seconds
Self-Timer	2 or 10 seconds
Continuous Shooting Speed	Up to 4.5 fps at 24.3MP
Viewfinder	0.5-inch (1.27 cm) OLED electronic viewfinder, 3.69M dots
Viewfinder Coverage and Magnification	100% coverage, approx. 0.8x
Viewfinder Eye Point	21 mm
Diopter Adjustment	-4 to +2
Rear Screen	3.2-inch tilting TFT touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Image Formats	JPEG, RAW
JPEG Sizes (3:2)	3936 x 2624, 2944 x 1968, 1968 x 1312
JPEG Sizes (1:1)	4016 x 4016, 3008 x 3008, 2000 x 2000
JPEG Sizes (16:9)	6016 x 3384, 4512 x 2536, 3008 x 1668
Video Formats	MOV, MP4
4K UHD Video	3,840 x 2,160 at 30, 25 or 24 fps
Full HD Video	1,920 x 1,080 at 60, 50, 30, 25 or 24 fps
Memory Card Support	SD, SDHC and SDXC (UHS-II compliant)
USB Port	USB Type-C (SuperSpeed USB)
HDMI Output	Type C HDMI
Microphone Input	3.5 mm stereo mini jack (plug-in power supported)
Headphone Output	3.5 mm stereo mini jack
Wi-Fi	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/a/ac
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.2
Built-In Flash	No
Flash Sync Speed	Up to 1/200 second
Flash Compensation	-3 to +1 EV (1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)
Flash System	i-TTL via hot shoe (external flash)
Battery	1 x EN-EL15c rechargeable lithium-ion (approx. 470 shots)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	134 x 100.5 x 69.5 mm (5.28 x 3.96 x 2.74 in)
Weight (Body Only)	590 g (1.3 lb)
Operating Temperature	0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Operating Humidity	0 to 85%
Lens Mount	Nikon Z
Warranty	3 years service warranty (no parts warranty)