Nikon
Nikon D5
SHARE
Useful links
Some links may be affiliate links (sponsored).
The Nikon D5 is a full-frame DSLR designed for extreme professional performance, notable primarily for its impressive 153-point focusing system and a burst speed of up to 14 fps. Its 21MP sensor offers a nearly unmatched ISO sensitivity range (expandable up to 3.28 million), making it an exceptional tool for sports and press photography in critical lighting conditions. Although it is a heavy body at 1.4 kg and lacks internal stabilization or integrated wireless connectivity, its robustness with climate sealing, the incorporation of 4K video recording and a very long battery life (3780 shots) consolidate it as an extremely reliable work "tank".
- 14.0fps continuous shooting
- 4K at 30fps and FHD at 60fps Video Recording
- 1415g. 160 x 158.5 x 92 mm
- Weather-sealed Body
- 21MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
Specifications
Year 2016
Sensor 21 MP · Full Frame
Mount Nikon F
IBIS No
Weight 1415 g
Launch Price USD 3,859.99
Current Price USD 2,199.95 (Feb/2026)
Battery 3780 shots
- Brand
- Nikon
- Line or model
- D5
- Effective megapixels
- 21 Effective megapixels: usable sensor resolution for images.
- Sensor type
- CMOS Sensor technology (for example, CMOS, CCD).
- Processor
- Expeed 5
- Low pass filter
- The Nikon D5 includes a Low Pass Filter (OLPF) designed to eliminate moiré and false colors in textile patterns or repetitive structures, prioritizing the integrity of the direct camera image over extreme sharpness. Optical low‑pass filter that reduces moiré and aliasing.
- ISO range
- ISO 100 - 102400 (expands to 3280000) Range of ISO values available on the camera.
- Body type
- Large SLR
- Body classification
- Dslr
- Body dimensions
- 1415 g · 160 x 158.5 x 92 mm Physical body dimensions (width × height × depth), usually in mm.
- Weather sealing
- Weather sealing against dust and moisture.
- Viewfinder
- Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder Viewfinder type (optical or electronic) for composition.
- Screen size
- 3.20" Physical size of the screen; measured by the visible diagonal in inches.
- Screen resolution
- 2,359k dots Number of pixels shown on the screen (width × height).
- Touch screen
- Indicates whether the screen supports touch for menus or focus.
- Screen articulation
- Fixed screen Screen articulation type (tilting, fully‑articulated, etc.).
- Video modes
- 4K at 30fps and FHD at 60fps Video Recording Available combinations of resolution and frames per second (FPS) for video recording.
- 4K max FPS
- 30 Maximum frames per second at 4K.
- FHD max FPS
- 60 Maximum frames per second in Full HD.
- Wireless connectivity
- Ethernet (LAN) Wireless features available (Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi).
- Mount
- Nikon F Lens mount type supported by the camera. If L-Mount Alliance appears, it means the camera uses Leica L mount shared across alliance brands.
- Launch price
- USD 385,999 In 2016, it is the manufacturer’s suggested price at release.
- Current price
- USD 219,995 It is the approximate market value (used or new) as of Feb/2026.
Other Brands
Nikon Nikon D850 Full Frame · 46MP
🟢 →
Nikon Nikon D810A Full Frame · 36MP
🟢 →
Nikon Nikon D810 Full Frame · 36MP
🟢 →
Nikon Nikon D750 Full Frame · 24MP
🟢 →
Nikon Nikon D800 Full Frame · 36MP
🟢 →
Nikon Nikon D800E Full Frame · 36MP
🟢 →
Nikon Nikon D610 Full Frame · 24MP
🟢 →
Nikon Nikon D780 Full Frame · 25MP
🟢 →
