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Nikon Z5 IIC
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Nikon Z5 IIC

The Nikon Z5IIC is a full-frame mirrorless camera designed for creators and photographers seeking an optimal balance of portability, imaging performance, and tactile ease of use. Powered by a 24.5-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor and Nikon's flagship EXPEED 7 processor, the Nikon Z5IIC foregoes the traditional electronic viewfinder hump in favor of a sleek, flat-top body weighing just 620 grams. Built around a robust, weather-sealed magnesium alloy chassis, it features a 3.2-inch fully articulating touchscreen and 5-axis in-body image stabilization (IBIS) delivering up to 7.5 stops of shake compensation.

In terms of photographic capability, the Nikon Z5IIC brings high-end autofocus technology to an accessible form factor, offering 3D tracking and deep-learning AI subject detection across nine distinct categories, including dedicated fish detection, with low-light autofocus down to -10 EV. Burst shooting reaches up to 14 fps with the mechanical shutter and 15 fps electronic, accompanied by a 30 fps pre-capture mode. For video production, the Nikon Z5IIC records oversampled 4K UHD at 30p across the full sensor width, 4K at 60p in APS-C crop, and 120 fps in Full HD, alongside internal 10-bit N-Log and N-RAW recording capabilities.

The Nikon Z5IIC is ideally suited for travel photography, street shooting, vlogging, live streaming, and everyday content creation. Direct access to the comprehensive Nikon Z-mount lens ecosystem allows photographers to assemble lightweight, high-performance setups. Featuring dedicated controls for Imaging Recipes, comprehensive scene modes, and creative Picture Controls, the Nikon Z5IIC provides a versatile, modern entry point into full-frame imaging with Nikon.

  • Screen size: 3.2"
  • Video modes: 4K UHD at 30 fps (full frame), 4K UHD at 60 fps (APS-C crop), FHD at 120 fps, N-RAW 4K 30p and 10-bit N-Log
  • ISO range: ISO 100 - 64000 (expandable to 50 - 204800)
  • Announcement Date: Sep 24, 2026
  • Sensor format: Full Frame
  • Battery type: EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery
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Specifications

Year 2026
Sensor 24.5 MP · Full Frame
Mount Nikon Z
IBIS Yes
Weight 620 g
Launch Price USD 1,400
Current Price USD 1,400 (Sep/2026)
Battery 350 shots
General
Brand
Nikon
Line or model
Z5 IIC
Suggested RAW software
NDPix Photo Editor Suggested software for RAW processing, photo editing, and workflow optimization.
Sensor
Effective megapixels
24.5 Effective megapixels: usable sensor resolution for images.
Sensor type
BSI CMOS Sensor technology (for example, CMOS, CCD).
Processor
Expeed 7
Low pass filter
No optical low-pass filter Optical low‑pass filter that reduces moiré and aliasing.
ISO range
ISO 100 - 64000 (expandable to 50 - 204800) Range of ISO values available on the camera.
Focus & Performance
Focus points
273 Number of available autofocus points.
Body
Body type
Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Body classification
Mirrorless
Body dimensions
620 g · 134 x 80.5 x 72 mm Physical body dimensions (width × height × depth), usually in mm.
Weather sealing
Weather sealing against dust and moisture.
Viewfinder
No electronic viewfinder Viewfinder type (optical or electronic) for composition.
Display
Screen size
3.2" Physical size of the screen; measured by the visible diagonal in inches.
Screen resolution
1,040,000 dots Number of pixels shown on the screen (width × height).
Touch screen
Indicates whether the screen supports touch for menus or focus.
Screen articulation
Fully articulated vari-angle touchscreen Screen articulation type (tilting, fully‑articulated, etc.).
Video
Video modes
4K UHD at 30 fps (full frame), 4K UHD at 60 fps (APS-C crop), FHD at 120 fps, N-RAW 4K 30p and 10-bit N-Log Available combinations of resolution and frames per second (FPS) for video recording.
4K max FPS
60 Maximum frames per second at 4K.
FHD max FPS
120 Maximum frames per second in Full HD.
Connectivity
Wireless connectivity
Built-in Wi-Fi (802.11ac) and Bluetooth 5.0 Wireless features available (Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi).
Additional info
Battery type
EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery Battery type/model used by the camera.
Continuous shooting
Up to 14 fps (mechanical) / 15 fps (electronic) / 30 fps (pre-capture) Maximum burst shooting speed in frames per second (fps).
Storage media
1 SD slot (UHS-II compatible) Card/storage media formats supported by the camera.
Launch price
USD 1,400 In 2026, it is the manufacturer’s suggested price at release.
Current price
USD 1,400 It is the approximate market value (used or new) as of Sep/2026.
Mount
Nikon Z Lens mount type supported by the camera. If L-Mount Alliance appears, it means the camera uses Leica L mount shared across alliance brands.

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