Overview of Nikon DSLR Cameras
Nikon has been a producer of photographic equipment for more than 100 years, and has grown into one of the leading firms in digital photography. The company released its first mass-market DSLR – the D1 – in 1999, and has since then launched more than 50 digital cameras with an F-mount. In contrast to Canon, Nikon has maintained a large degree of compatibility between its modern cameras and legacy film lenses. Its lens catalog is very comprehensive, as is the list of available accessories (see also the Nikon website for detailed information on current gear).
Nikon has developed and maintained several lines of cameras that differ across feature sets and target users:
- Pro-line - Professional-oriented, integrated battery grip;
- FF-line - Full frame sensor, enthusiast-oriented;
- Dxxx-line - APS-C sensor, enthusiast-oriented;
- D7xxx-line - APS-C sensor, weather-sealing;
- D5xxx-line - APS-C sensor, mid-level series;
- D3xxx-line - APS-C sensor, budget-oriented;
- Dxx-line - APS-C sensor, pre-2009;
The following tables list the different models in each line with some of their key characteristics. In order to see further specifications, just click on the camera name. Alternatively, you can also move across to the CAM-parator app to compare two cameras side-by-side.
Pro-line
Camera Model |
Resolution (Megapixel) |
Video Format |
Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Shutter flaps (1/sec) |
Weather Sealing (yes/no) |
Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price | Street Price (USD) |
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1. | Nikon D1 | 2.6 | none | optical | fixed | 4.5 | Y | Jun 1999 | EUR 5 999 | ebay.com | |
2. | Nikon D1H | 2.6 | none | optical | fixed | 5.0 | Y | Feb 2001 | EUR 5 999 | ebay.com | |
3. | Nikon D1X | 5.9 | none | optical | fixed | 3.0 | Y | Feb 2001 | EUR 7 999 | ebay.com | |
4. | Nikon D2H | 4.0 | none | optical | fixed | 8.0 | Y | Jul 2003 | EUR 3 999 | ebay.com | |
5. | Nikon D2X | 12.2 | none | optical | fixed | 5.0 | Y | Sep 2004 | EUR 4 999 | ebay.com | |
6. | Nikon D2Xs | 12.2 | none | optical | fixed | 5.0 | Y | Jun 2006 | EUR 5 069 | ebay.com | |
7. | Nikon D3 | 12.1 | none | optical | fixed | 11.0 | Y | Aug 2007 | EUR 4 849 | ebay.com | |
8. | Nikon D3X | 24.4 | none | optical | fixed | 5.0 | Y | Dec 2008 | EUR 6 999 | ebay.com | |
9. | Nikon D3S | 12.1 | 720/24p | optical | fixed | 11.0 | Y | Oct 2009 | EUR 4 999 | ebay.com | |
10. | Nikon D4 | 16.2 | 1080/30p | optical | fixed | 11.0 | Y | Jan 2012 | EUR 5 999 | ebay.com | |
11. | Nikon D4S | 16.2 | 1080/60p | optical | fixed | 11.0 | Y | Feb 2014 | EUR 6 149 | ebay.com | |
12. | Nikon D5 | 20.7 | 4K/30p | optical | fixed | 14.0 | Y | Jan 2016 | EUR 6 989 | ebay.com | |
13. | Nikon D6 | 20.7 | 4K/30p | optical | fixed | 14.0 | Y | Feb 2020 | EUR 7 299 | amazon.com |
FF-line
Camera Model |
Resolution (Megapixel) |
Video Format |
Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Shutter flaps (1/sec) |
Weather Sealing (yes/no) |
Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price | Street Price (USD) |
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1. | Nikon D700 | 12.1 | none | optical | fixed | 8.0 | Y | Jul 2008 | EUR 2 599 | ebay.com | |
2. | Nikon D800 | 36.2 | 1080/30p | optical | fixed | 4.0 | Y | Feb 2012 | EUR 2 899 | ebay.com | |
3. | Nikon D800E | 36.2 | 1080/30p | optical | fixed | 4.0 | Y | Feb 2012 | EUR 3 219 | ebay.com | |
4. | Nikon D600 | 24.2 | 1080/30p | optical | fixed | 5.5 | Y | Sep 2012 | EUR 2 149 | ebay.com | |
5. | Nikon D610 | 24.2 | 1080/30p | optical | fixed | 6.0 | Y | Oct 2013 | EUR 1 949 | ebay.com | |
6. | Nikon Df | 16.2 | none | optical | fixed | 5.5 | Y | Nov 2013 | EUR 2 999 | ebay.com | |
7. | Nikon D810 | 36.2 | 1080/60p | optical | fixed | 5.0 | Y | Jun 2014 | EUR 3 299 | ebay.com | |
8. | Nikon D750 | 24.2 | 1080/60p | optical | tilting | 6.0 | Y | Sep 2014 | EUR 2 149 | ebay.com | |
9. | Nikon D850 | 45.4 | 4K/30p | optical | tilting | 9.0 | Y | Jul 2017 | EUR 3 799 | amazon.com | |
10. | Nikon D780 | 24.3 | 4K/30p | optical | tilting | 12.0 | Y | Jan 2020 | EUR 2 499 | amazon.com |
Dxxx-line
Camera Model |
Resolution (Megapixel) |
Video Format |
Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Shutter flaps (1/sec) |
Weather Sealing (yes/no) |
Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price | Street Price (USD) |
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1. | Nikon D100 | 6.0 | none | optical | fixed | 3.0 | n | Feb 2002 | EUR 2 499 | ebay.com | |
2. | Nikon D200 | 10.0 | none | optical | fixed | 5.0 | Y | Nov 2005 | EUR 1 799 | ebay.com | |
3. | Nikon D300 | 12.2 | none | optical | fixed | 6.0 | Y | Aug 2007 | EUR 1 829 | ebay.com | |
4. | Nikon D300S | 12.2 | 720/24p | optical | fixed | 7.0 | Y | Jul 2009 | EUR 1 399 | ebay.com | |
5. | Nikon D500 | 20.7 | 4K/30p | optical | tilting | 10.0 | Y | Jan 2016 | EUR 2 399 | ebay.com |
D7xxx-line
Camera Model |
Resolution (Megapixel) |
Video Format |
Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Shutter flaps (1/sec) |
Weather Sealing (yes/no) |
Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price | Street Price (USD) |
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1. | Nikon D7000 | 16.1 | 1080/24p | optical | fixed | 6.0 | Y | Sep 2010 | EUR 1 399 | ebay.com | |
2. | Nikon D7100 | 24.0 | 1080/60p | optical | fixed | 6.0 | Y | Feb 2013 | EUR 1 179 | ebay.com | |
3. | Nikon D7200 | 24.0 | 1080/60p | optical | fixed | 6.0 | Y | Mar 2015 | EUR 1 179 | ebay.com | |
4. | Nikon D7500 | 20.7 | 4K/30p | optical | tilting | 8.0 | Y | Apr 2017 | EUR 1 499 | amazon.com |
D5xxx-line
Camera Model |
Resolution (Megapixel) |
Video Format |
Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Shutter flaps (1/sec) |
Weather Sealing (yes/no) |
Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price | Street Price (USD) |
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1. | Nikon D5000 | 12.2 | 720/24p | optical | full-flex | 4.0 | n | Apr 2009 | EUR 699 | ebay.com | |
2. | Nikon D5100 | 16.1 | 1080/30p | optical | swivel | 4.0 | n | Apr 2011 | EUR 699 | ebay.com | |
3. | Nikon D5200 | 24.0 | 1080/60i | optical | swivel | 5.0 | n | Nov 2012 | EUR 809 | ebay.com | |
4. | Nikon D5300 | 24.0 | 1080/60p | optical | swivel | 5.0 | n | Oct 2013 | EUR 749 | ebay.com | |
5. | Nikon D5500 | 24.0 | 1080/60p | optical | swivel | 5.0 | n | Jan 2015 | EUR 799 | ebay.com | |
6. | Nikon D5600 | 24.0 | 1080/60p | optical | swivel | 5.0 | n | Nov 2016 | EUR 819 | ebay.com |
D3xxx-line
Camera Model |
Resolution (Megapixel) |
Video Format |
Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Shutter flaps (1/sec) |
Weather Sealing (yes/no) |
Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price | Street Price (USD) |
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1. | Nikon D3000 | 10.0 | none | optical | fixed | 3.0 | n | Jul 2009 | EUR 539 | ebay.com | |
2. | Nikon D3100 | 14.2 | 1080/24p | optical | fixed | 3.0 | n | Aug 2010 | EUR 549 | ebay.com | |
3. | Nikon D3200 | 24.1 | 1080/30p | optical | fixed | 4.0 | n | Apr 2012 | EUR 599 | ebay.com | |
4. | Nikon D3300 | 24.0 | 1080/60p | optical | fixed | 5.0 | n | Jan 2014 | EUR 499 | ebay.com | |
5. | Nikon D3400 | 24.0 | 1080/60p | optical | fixed | 5.0 | n | Aug 2016 | EUR 499 | ebay.com | |
6. | Nikon D3500 | 24.0 | 1080/60p | optical | fixed | 5.0 | n | Aug 2018 | EUR 449 | ebay.com |
Dxx-line
Camera Model |
Resolution (Megapixel) |
Video Format |
Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Shutter flaps (1/sec) |
Weather Sealing (yes/no) |
Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price | Street Price (USD) |
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1. | Nikon D70 | 6.0 | none | optical | fixed | 3.0 | n | Jan 2004 | EUR 999 | ebay.com | |
2. | Nikon D50 | 6.0 | none | optical | fixed | 2.5 | n | Apr 2005 | EUR 749 | ebay.com | |
3. | Nikon D70s | 6.0 | none | optical | fixed | 3.0 | n | Apr 2005 | EUR 949 | ebay.com | |
4. | Nikon D80 | 10.0 | none | optical | fixed | 3.0 | n | Aug 2006 | EUR 969 | ebay.com | |
5. | Nikon D40 | 6.0 | none | optical | fixed | 2.5 | n | Nov 2006 | EUR 499 | ebay.com | |
6. | Nikon D40X | 10.0 | none | optical | fixed | 3.0 | n | Mar 2007 | EUR 699 | ebay.com | |
7. | Nikon D60 | 10.0 | none | optical | fixed | 3.0 | n | Jan 2008 | EUR 499 | ebay.com | |
8. | Nikon D90 | 12.2 | 720/24p | optical | fixed | 4.5 | n | Aug 2008 | EUR 1 189 | ebay.com |
Further Reading
You can explore a compendium of all Nikon DSLR lenses on a separate page. Also, if you would like to directly compare two cameras, just enter your choice of models in the search boxes below and you will be taken to a side-by-side analysis of their relative size and features.
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