| Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
| Camera Format | APS-C (1.5x Crop Factor) |
| Sensor Resolution | Actual: 21.51 Megapixel Effective: 20.9 Megapixel (5568 x 3712) |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 23.5 x 15.7 mm |
| Image File Format | JPEG, Raw |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100 to 51200 (Extended: 100 to 204800) |
| Shutter Speed | Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 1/4000 to 30 Second Bulb Mode Time Mode Electronic Shutter 1/4000 to 900 Second Bulb Mode Time Mode |
| Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Matrix, Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| Metering Range | -4 to 17 EV |
| Continuous Shooting | Up to 11 fps at 20.9 MP |
| Interval Recording | Yes |
| Recording Modes | H.264/MOV/MP4 UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p |
| Recording Limit | Up to 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto/Manual: 100 to 25600 |
| Audio Recording | Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input (Stereo) |
| Live Streaming | Yes |
| Webcam Functionality | Yes |
| Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
| Focus Mode | Automatic (A), Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) |
| Autofocus Points | Phase Detection: 209 |
| Autofocus Sensitivity | -4.5 to +19 EV |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic (OLED) |
| Viewfinder Size | 0.39" |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2,360,000 Dot |
| Viewfinder Eye Point | 20 mm |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 1.02x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -3 to +3 |
| Size | 3" |
| Resolution | 1,040,000 Dot |
| Display Type | Free-Angle Tilting Touchscreen LCD |
| Built-In Flash | No |
| Flash Modes | First-Curtain Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Media/Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Connectivity | USB Type-C |
| Wireless | Bluetooth Wi-Fi |
| GPS | No |
| Battery | 1 x EN-EL25 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.6 VDC, 1120 mAh (Approx. 300 Shots) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.3 x 3.7 x 1.8" / 13.5 x 9.4 x 4.6 cm |
| Weight | 13.8 oz / 390 g (Body Only) |
| Focal Length | 28mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Angle of View | 53° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.63" / 16 mm |
| Optical Design | 9 Elements in 8 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7, Rounded |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Filter Size | 52 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.8 x 1.7" / 7.1 x 4.3 cm |
| Weight | 5.6 oz / 159 g |