The Nikon Z5IIC is a full-frame mirrorless camera built to make serious photography and video feel easy—especially for people buying their first mirrorless model. It keeps the strong performance of the Z5II but drops the viewfinder for a slimmer body and adds friendly touches like scene modes right on the mode dial, a first for any Nikon full-frame camera.
Key Features
Easy Shooting for Newcomers
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15 Scene Modes – The first Nikon full-frame with scene modes on the dial; it picks the right settings for portraits, pets, food, night views, and more.
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Imaging Recipes Button – A dedicated button that instantly applies downloadable color looks made by Nikon and top creators.
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AI-Powered AUTO Mode – Deep-learning tech reads the scene and sets exposure and focus on its own.
Smart Focus & Steady Shots
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10 Subject Types Detected – Recognizes people, dogs, cats, birds, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, trains, airplanes, and fish (a Nikon first).
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-10 EV Low-Light AF – Keeps focus locked even in very dark places, perfect for concerts and night scenes.
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7.5-Stop In-Body VR – Five-axis stabilization keeps handheld photos and videos crisp.
Video & Creator Tools
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4K UHD 60p (Crop) & Full HD 120p – Flexible video recording with N-Log support for color grading later.
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USB Live Streaming – Plug into a PC via USB to stream live with no extra gear.
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REC Lamp – A clear light that shows when recording is on.
Slim, Viewfinder-Free Design
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Slim, Streamlined Body – No electronic viewfinder means a flatter shape that slides easily into a bag.
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3.2″ Vari-Angle Touchscreen – A fully articulating screen with smartphone-style touch controls for easy use.
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Dual SD Card Slots – Flexible storage and backup options.
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Magnesium Alloy & Weather-Sealed – Tough build with dust- and drip-resistance for outdoor shooting.
Conclusion
The Nikon Z5IIC is a great first step into full-frame photography for anyone moving up from a smartphone or older camera. By removing the viewfinder and adding scene modes, Nikon made a camera that feels easy to pick up—without losing the 24.5MP sensor, EXPEED 7 processor, and AI autofocus that make the Z5II so strong. It's a smart pick for casual creators, vloggers, and anyone who wants full-frame image quality in a simple, portable package.
Nikon Z5 IIC Body Specs
| Lens Mount |
Nikon Z
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| Sensor Resolution |
Effective: 24.5 Megapixel (6048 x 4032)
Actual: 25.28 Megapixel
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| Image Sensor |
35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
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| Sensor Crop (35mm Equivalent) |
Crop Factor: 1x
*Additional Crop Occurs in Select Video Modes
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| Image Stabilization |
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
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| Capture Type |
Stills & Video
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Exposure Control
| Shutter Type |
Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
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| Shutter Speed |
1/8000 to 30 Second
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| Bulb/Time Mode |
Bulb & Time Mode
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| ISO Sensitivity |
Photo
Native in Auto Mode: 100 to 64,000 (50 to 204,800 Extended)
Video
*Native: 100 to 51,200 (100 to 204,800 Extended)
*Base ISO Is Dependent on Selected Color Space
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| Metering Method |
Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Matrix, Spot
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| Exposure Modes |
Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
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| Exposure Compensation |
-5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
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| Metering Range |
-4 to 17 EV
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| White Balance |
Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
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| Continuous Shooting |
Up to 30 fps at Maximum Resolution
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| Interval Recording |
Yes
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| Self-Timer |
2/5/10/20-Second Delay
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Still Image Capture
| Aspect Ratio |
1:1, 3:2, 16:9
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| Image File Format |
HEIF, JPEG, Raw
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| Bit Depth |
14-Bit
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Video Capture
| Internal Recording |
N-RAW 12-Bit
4032 x 2268 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps (340 to 420 Mb/s)
3984 x 2240 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps (330 to 410 Mb/s)*
H.265 Long GOP/MOV 8/10-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (150 to 190 Mb/s)
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps (40 to 190 Mb/s)
H.264 Long GOP/MP4 8-Bit
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (30 to 50 Mb/s)
*Sensor Crops During Recording
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| Video Output |
4:2:2 8/10-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps
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| Fast-/Slow-Motion Support |
No
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| Recording Limit |
2-Hour 5-Minute Maximum
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| IP Streaming |
No
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| Built-In Microphone |
Stereo
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| Audio Recording |
MOV, Raw: 24-Bit 48 kHz AAC Audio
MP4: 16-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio
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Interface
| Memory Card Slot |
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
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| Internal Storage |
No
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| Video I/O |
1x Micro-HDMI Output
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| Audio I/O |
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
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| Power I/O |
1x USB-C Input
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| Other I/O |
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Remote Input
1x USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
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| Wireless |
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) / Bluetooth 5.0
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| Mobile App Compatible |
Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: SnapBridge
Functionality: Access Stored Files, Firmware Update, Remote Control
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| Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) |
GPS
*Via Connected Smartphone
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Monitor
| Display Type |
Articulating 3.2" Touchscreen LCD
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| Resolution |
1,040,000 Dot
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Focus
| Focus Type |
Auto and Manual Focus
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| Focus Mode |
Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
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| Autofocus Points |
Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 273
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| Autofocus Sensitivity |
-10 to +19 EV
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Flash
| Built-In Flash/Light |
No
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| Flash Modes |
First-Curtain Sync, Off, Rear Curtain Sync/Red-Eye Reduction, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
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| Maximum Sync Speed |
1/200 Second
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| Flash Compensation |
-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
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| Dedicated Flash System |
TTL
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| Shoe Mount |
1x Hot Shoe
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| Non-Shoe Flash Connection |
No
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General
| Battery |
1x EN-EL15c Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Included)
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| Tripod Mount |
1x 1/4"-20 Female
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| Operating Conditions |
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C up to 85% Humidity
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| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
5.3 x 3.2 x 2.8" / 134 x 80.7 x 72 mm
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| Weight |
Approx. 620 g (with battery and memory card); Approx. 538 g (body only)
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