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May 23, 2024 · Whether you're looking for a DSLR or mirrorless camera, full-frame or crop sensor, or a more straightforward point-and-shoot camera, Nikon has something for everyone. We've bought and tested over 100 cameras, and below, you'll find our picks for the best Nikon cameras for a range of budgets and needs.
- Nikon Z 6Ii
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- D5600
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- D3500
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- Nikon Z 6Ii
- Understanding Nikon Cameras
- DSLR Cameras
- Mirrorless Cameras
- Point-And-Shoot Cameras
- Other, Discontinued Cameras
- Film Cameras
- Conclusion
DX vs FX
The first thing you need to know about Nikon cameras is that they are divided into two distinct groups: DX and FX. This simply refers to the camera’s sensor size. Sensor size determines image quality more than any other feature of the camera, especially something trivial like the number of megapixels. It’s why every current DSLR on the market will crush a smartphone in image quality. 1. DX is smaller: 23.5 × 15.6 mm 2. FX is larger: 35.9 × 23.9 mm (As you can see, FX is about 1.53× larger per...
DSLR vs Mirrorless
Right now, Nikon is pouring a ton of energy into its full-frame mirrorless lineup. However, they have such a long history of making DSLRs that the DSLR lineup is arguably more refined at this point. In terms of image quality, there is no difference between Nikon’s DSLR and mirrorless FX cameras. They’re all excellent. Instead, the mirrorless/DSLR differences are more subtle: 1. Mirrorless advantages: Smaller and lighter, more modern features, electronic viewfinder, and access to an amazing li...
Compatibility with AF-D lenses
One last thing I’d like to point out is that some Nikon cameras won’t autofocus with older AF-D type Nikon lenses. Specifically, the cheapest cameras on this list – the Nikon D3500 and Nikon D5600 – do not have a built-in autofocus motor. The same is true of the Nikon Z mirrorless cameras with the FTZ and FTZ II adapters. On these cameras, you can still use any of Nikon’s current AF-S or AF-P lenses with autofocus. But if you have AF-D glass (or a more unusual AF-I supertelephoto), you’ll be...
Nikon D3500
We’ll start with Nikon’s entry-level DSLR, the Nikon D3500. This camera retails for $600 in theory (including the kit lens), but Nikon is no longer selling it new in most markets as of 2023. However, I’m including it here because there is no replacement in Nikon’s DSLR lineup for the D3500, and there probably never will be. It remains Nikon’s most current entry-level DSLR. Here’s a quick look at the specifications: 1. Sensor size: DX 2. Resolution: 24.2 megapixels 3. Autofocus points: 11 4. F...
Nikon D5600
One step above the D3500 is the Nikon D5600. It’s still an entry-level DSLR – “prosumer” at most – but it justifies its $800 price (including a kit lens) with a better autofocus system and a tilt-flip touchscreen. Also (a small secret) the D5600 often goes on sale for $550, including a kit lens, around the holidays. That puts it in extreme budget territory and makes for an excellent buy. I’d wait until it goes on sale to purchase one, if you haven’t already. You can check the current price he...
Nikon D7500
The next step in Nikon’s lineup is an important one – the Nikon D7500. This camera has a much more advanced control system and better build quality, two things that pro photographers will find very useful. The D7500 sells for $1000 body only – though the current pricefluctuates – plus at least another $200 when you factor in the price of a lens. Here are the important specs: 1. Sensor size: DX 2. Resolution: 20.9 megapixels 3. Autofocus points: 51 4. Frame rate: 8 FPS 5. LCD type: Tilting tou...
Nikon Z6
It took the company years to get here, but in 2018 Nikon finally released a series of full-frame mirrorless cameras to compete with the likes of Sony. However, the Z6 has been superseded by the Nikon Z6 II, and Nikon is no longer selling it new as of 2023 in most markets. In terms of specifications, the Nikon Z6 is quite good: 1. Sensor size: FX 2. Resolution: 24.5 megapixels 3. Autofocus system: 273-point hybrid PDAF 4. Frame rate: 12 FPS (12-bit RAW), 9 FPS (14-bit RAW) 5. Base ISO: 100 6....
Nikon Z6 II
Despite all the Nikon Z6’s great points, it’s still showing its age a bit given that it was part of Nikon’s first generation of Z-series mirrorless cameras. Since then, Nikon has released the Z6 II, which fixes some of the Nikon Z6’s biggest flaws (and is probably responsible for most of the Z6’s amazing used prices)! Here are the Z6 II’s key specifications: 1. Sensor size: FX 2. Resolution: 24.5 megapixels 3. Autofocus system: 273-point hybrid PDAF 4. Frame rate: 14 FPS (12-bit RAW), 10 FPS...
Nikon Z7
The high-resolution counterpart to the Nikon Z6 is the Nikon Z7. Like the Nikon Z6, the Z7 has been discontinued in most markets and may be hard to find new. However, the used prices are pretty good. The Nikon Z7 has been replaced by the Z7 II. Nikon Z7 specifications: 1. Sensor size: FX 2. Resolution: 45.7 megapixels 3. Autofocus system: 493-point hybrid PDAF 4. Frame rate: 9 FPS (12-bit RAW), 8 FPS (14-bit RAW) 5. Base ISO: 64 6. LCD type: Tilting touchscreen 7. Max video specs: 3840×2160 (...
That’s it for Nikon’s current DSLR and mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. However, Nikon also has a huge lineup of “Coolpix” branded point-and-shoot compact cameras. Personally, I wouldn’t get any of these, especially the more expensive ones (a cheaper one can make a good gift for a kid’s first “real” camera). In terms of image quality, these...
The cameras listed above are all recent Nikon cameras, even though a few of them have been discontinued. But Nikon also has an excellent lineup of older cameras that you can find used, or occasionally refurbished, for great prices. The discontinued DSLRs I’d pay attention to are as follows: 1. Nikon D3200 (or D3300 and D3400) for ultimate low price...
All the cameras above are digital, but Nikon has a huge lineup of older film cameras as well. The last one Nikon ever made new is the F6. Released in 2004, the Nikon F6 is a flagship SLR with 11 autofocus points, 5.5 FPS shooting (8 FPS with a battery grip), and iTTL/high-speed flash sync support. It’s Nikon’s most advanced film camera ever, and ar...
Nikon’s current camera lineup is pretty extensive, and the company has done a good job overall at positioning each camera well for its target audience. The D3500 is an amazing budget camera, the D500 is a great sports camera for a reasonable price, the Z7 II is an all-around image quality beast – and so on. This article is not about deciding which ...
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- Nikon Z8. The baby Z9. Specifications. Type: Mirrorless. Sensor: Full-frame. Megapixels: 45.7MP. Autofocus: 493-point hybrid phase/contrast detect. Screen type: 3-inch bi-directional tilting touchscreen, 1.04m dots.
- Nikon Zf. Best vintage-looking Nikon camera. Specifications. Type: Mirrorless. Sensor: FX. Megapixels: 24.5. Lens mount: Nikon Z. Screen: 3.2-in 2100k-dot vari-angle TFT touch-sensitive LCD.
- Nikon Z7 II. We find that some cameras win on specs, while some win through just being very, very good. Specifications. Type: Mirrorless. Sensor: Full frame CMOS.
- Nikon Z fc. Best retro-style camera. Specifications. Type: Mirrorless. Sensor: APS-C CMOS. Megapixels: 20.9MP. Monitor: 3.2-inch tilting, 1.04m dots. Continuous shooting speed: 11fps.
Dec 13, 2023 · The Best Nikon Camera for 2024. Whether you want to upgrade to a Z mirrorless camera or find a new body for classic F-mount lenses, these are the top Nikon cameras we've tested. By Jim...
Jan 9, 2012 · Our extensive comparison chart will provide you with the quick overview of Nikon digital camera bodies. We list everything you need to know - price, sensor, speedlight control, power, you name it.
Feb 8, 2024 · To make it easier to compare the Nikon Z cameras, we’ve got three large tables that show all the key specifications of the Z lineup side-by-side. The first table covers the Z5, Z6, Z6 II, Z7, and Z7 II.
Side-by-side camera comparison The side by side comparison tool lets you easily view the specifications of two or more cameras. Choose the cameras from the list of the left then press compare.
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