| | 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor | Coupled with Nikon's EXPEED image processing and NIKKOR optics, breathtaking picture quality is assured. |
| | D-Movie Mode with sound | Record 720p HD movie clips enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility. |
| | Vari-angle color LCD monitor | Position the 2.7-inch monitor freely for fresh shooting perspectives. Screen flips inward for safe keeping. |
| | 19 Auto-exposure Scene Modes | Capture stunning photos in challenging picture-taking situations including Sunsets, Candlelight, Silhouette, Portrait, Landscape, Beach/Snow, and more. |
| | One-button Live View | Easy Live View access offers 4 autofocus modes, including Face-priority AF. |
| | Continuous shooting as fast as 4 frames per second | Combined with fast power-up and split-second shutter response, decisive moments are captured easily without annoying shooting lag. |
| | Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200 | Engineered for exceptional low-light shooting. |
| | Built-in image sensor cleaning | Effective 4-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning keeps images spot free. |
| | 11-point Autofocus System with 3D Focus Tracking | Fast and accurate autofocus delivers razor sharpness. |
| | Auto Active D-Lighting | Restores lost shadow and highlight detail in high contrast exposures—Selectable and Auto modes available. |
| | In-camera Retouch image editing | Creative in-camera image editing, featuring Soft Filter, Straighten, Color Outline Effect, Perspective Control, Red-eye Correction, Image Overlay, Monochrome and more—all without a computer. |
| | Picture Control Settings for personal image control | Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape and 9 customizable settings. |
| | Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II | Nikon’s renowned 420-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering II, teamed with the exclusive Scene Recognition System, evaluates each scene for unmatched exposure accuracy. |
| | Durable, high precision shutter | Testing to over 100,000 cycles assures precision and long shutter life. |
| | GPS Geo-tagging | GP-1 GPS unit (optional) automatically identifies and records every image’s latitude, longitude and altitude, with satellite time-of-day. |