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.