DX-format CMOS image sensor with 16.2 megapixels: It produces lifelike images with vivid colors, less noise, and smooth tonal gradations.

High ISO sensitivity (100-6400), expandable to 25,600 with the manual setting Hi2. Shorter shutter speeds are possible for images with fine detail and minimal noise when shooting fast-moving subjects or in low light. With an automatic ISO setting.

EXPEED image processing system 2: optimizes camera technologies for high performance and maximum image quality.

Tilting LCD monitor 7.5 cm (3 inches) with 921,000 pixels and wide viewing angles: for unique recordings from any angle. With an opening mechanism on the side you can easily create self-portraits or a tripod.

D film with full HD movie clips (1080p) thanks to a special movie record button next to the shutter allows the camera easy to hold while you switch between photos and movies. The F-AF mode everything stays sharp, while the tilting monitor mode for special effects and unique images possible. The camera supports the use of an external microphone, offering frame rates of 30p, 25p and 24p.

Live View with Auto Selector: Allows you to easily compose images on the tiltable LCD monitor. With Auto Selector is the best scene mode selected for the topic you want to capture. Has easily selectable AF modes including Face Priority AF that detects faces in the image and follow.

Sharp 11-point autofocus system, offers fast and precise autofocus coverage across the frame. AF-area modes, including AF 3D-tracking, deliver sharp results, whether the subject is off-center, moving fast or completely unpredictable.

4 fps continuous shooting: allows you to capture fast action with a speed of four frames per second.

Stand for special effects: allows you to create striking images and movies using a special effect. The camera offers a range of effects, including Color Sketch, Miniature Effects, Selective Color Night View and up to three colors that you can choose to emphasize, and the rest of the image is converted into monochrome.

In the subject teeth camera settings, including Picture Controls and active D-Lighting automatically, so you do not have to gamble in lastige photo situations and the result is always optimal. Turn the mode button simply to SCENE and one of the most frequently used modes. Sample photos on the display to help you select the correct position.

HDR images with a high dynamic range: provide detailed images of subjects with a high contrast. When you press the shutter button, two images are taken together form an image with a wide dynamic range, low noise and rich color gradation.

Extensive built-in retouch: allows you to pictures and movies in-camera editing and improving. There are different effects and filters available, including perspective correction, soft focus photograph and a line drawing that turns into a line drawing.

Dual integrated dust reduction system: Image Sensor Cleaning and Airflow Control Systems keep the camera's image sensor dust. This provides clear images with no stains.

Compatibility with HDTV: the camera has a built-in HDMI with HDMI-CEC support, so your photos and movies on any HD TV screen and playback functions can be controlled with the TV remote.

Infrared receiver on the front and rear helps avoid blurry images when taking close-ups and portraits.

Stereo: Nikon's optional stereo microphone, ME-1, designed specifically for digital SLR cameras, edit movie clips with stereo sound, high quality video without the sound of the autofocus is heard. The microphone is delivered with a windscreen and soft bag.