Comparison of Nikon DSLR cameras

The following table compares general and technical features of Nikon DSLR cameras.

Key:

Model Image processor Sensor format Sensor type Megapixels Focus points Metering zones Viewfinder coverage ISO range LCD monitor Storage media Live view Movie mode Top continuous shooting speed (frames/sec) Weight (g) Dimensions (mm)
D3X EXPEED Full-frame CMOS 24.5 51 1005 100% 100-1600 3.0" 921k dots CF, MicroDrive Yes No 5 1220 160 × 157 × 88
D2Xs APS-C CMOS 12.4 11 1005 100% 100-800 2.5" 230k dots CF, MicroDrive No No 5 1070 158 × 150 × 86
D2X APS-C CMOS 12.4 11 1005 100% 100-800 2.5" 235k dots CF, MicroDrive No No 5 1070 158 × 150 × 86
D1X APS-C CCD 5.3 5 1005 96% 125-800 2.0" 130k dots CF, MicroDrive No No 9 1100 157 × 153 × 85
D1 APS-C CCD 2.66 5 1005 96% 100-800 2.0" 114k dots CF No No 4.5 1100 157 × 153 × 86
D3S EXPEED Full-frame CMOS 12.1 51 1005 100% 200-12800 3.0" 921k dots CF Yes Yes 9 1240 160 × 157 × 88
D3 EXPEED Full-frame CMOS 12.1 51 1005 100% 200-6400 3.0" 921k dots CF, MicroDrive Yes No 9 1240 160 × 157 × 88
D2Hs APS-C JFET-LBCAST 4.1 11 1005 100% 200-1600 2.5" 232k dots CF, MicroDrive No No 8 1070 158 × 150 × 86
D2H APS-C JFET-LBCAST 4.1 11 1005 100% 200-1600 2.5" 211k dots CF, MicroDrive No No 9 1070 158 × 150 × 86
D1H APS-C CCD 2.7 5 1005 96% 200-1600 2.0" 130k dots CF, MicroDrive No No 5 1100 157 × 153 × 86
D700 EXPEED Full-frame CMOS 12.1 51 1005 95% 200-6400 3.0" 921k dots CF Yes No 5 995 147 × 123 × 77
D300S EXPEED APS-C CMOS 12.3 51 1005 100% 200-3200 3.0" 921k dots CF, SD, SDHC Yes Yes 7 840 147 × 114 × 74
D300 EXPEED APS-C CMOS 12.3 51 1005 100% 200-3200 3.0" 921k dots CF, MicroDrive Yes No 6 825 147 × 114 × 74
D200 APS-C CCD 10.2 11 1005 95% 100-1600 2.5" 230k dots CF, MicroDrive No No 5 830 147 × 113 × 74
D100 APS-C CCD 6.1 5 1005 95% 200-1600 1.8" 118k dots CF, MicroDrive No No 3 700 115 × 117 × 81
D7000 EXPEED 2 APS-C CMOS 16.2 39 2016 100% 100-6400 3.0" 921k dots SD, SDHC, SDXC Yes Yes 6 690 132 × 103 × 77
D90 EXPEED APS-C CMOS 12.3 11 420 96% 200-3200 3.0" 921k dots SD, SDHC Yes Yes 4.5 620 132 × 103 × 77
D80 APS-C CCD 10.2 11 420 95% 100-1600 2.5" 230k dots SD, SDHC No No 3 585 132 × 103 × 77
D70s APS-C CCD 6.1 5 1005 95% 200-1600 2.0" 130k dots CF, MicroDrive No No 3 600 140 × 111 × 78
D70 APS-C CCD 6.1 5 1005 95% 200-1600 1.8" 130k dots CF, MicroDrive No No 3 595 140 × 112 × 79
D5100 EXPEED 2 APS-C CMOS 16.2 11 420 95% 100-6400 3.0" 921k dots SD, SDHC, SDXC Yes Yes 4 510 127 × 97 × 79
D5000 EXPEED APS-C CMOS 12.3 11 420 95% 200-3200 2.7" 230k dots SD, SDHC Yes Yes 4 560 127 × 104 × 80
D60 EXPEED APS-C CCD 10.2 3 420 95% 100-1600 2.5" 230k dots SD, SDHC No No 3 495 126 × 94 × 64
D40X APS-C CCD 10.2 3 420 95% 100-1600 2.5" 230k dots SD, SDHC No No 3 495 126 × 94 × 64
D50 APS-C CCD 6.1 5 420 95% 200-1600 2.0" 130k dots SD No No 2.5 540 133 × 102 × 76
D3100 EXPEED 2 APS-C CMOS 14.2 11 420 95% 100-3200 3.0" 230k dots SD, SDHC, SDXC Yes Yes 3 455 125 × 97 × 74
D3000 EXPEED APS-C CCD 10.2 11 420 95% 100-1600 3.0" 230k dots SD, SDHC No No 3 485 126 × 94 × 64
D40 APS-C CCD 6.1 3 420 95% 200-1600 2.5" 230k dots SD, SDHC No No 2.5 475 126 × 94 × 64

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Professional Flagship D1 D1X D2X D2Xs D3X
D1H D2H D2Hs D3 D3S
Compact D700
D100 D200 D300 D300S
Consumer Advanced D7000
D70 D70s D80 D90
Mid-range D50 D40X D60 D5000 D5100
Entry-level D40 D3000 D3100
Early models Nikon Still Video Camera (Prototype, 1986) · Nikon QV-1000C (1988) · Nikon NASA F4 (1991)
Nikon E2/E2S (1995) · Nikon E2N/E2NS (1996) · Nikon E3/E3S (1998)
Full-frame (FX format) camera. — Without an AF motor (needs lenses with integrated motor for autofocus). — HD video capable (Video AF)