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Predecessor: |
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Nikon D4S
D4S vs D5
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Successor: |
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Nikon D6
D5 vs D6
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Model Number: |
A33 |
D5 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
SLR |
Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$749.99 |
$6499.95 |
Street Price: |
$539.99 |
$4,943.45 |
Date Available: |
2010-09-15 |
2016-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
25.6 oz
(725 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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49.9 oz
(1,415 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.9 x
3.6 x
3.3 in.
(124 x
92 x
85 mm)
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6.3 x
6.2 x
3.6 in.
(160 x
159 x
92 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
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Effective Megapixels: |
14.2 |
20.8 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
858.01mm2 (35.90mm x 23.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.16 microns |
6.45 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2, 16:9 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
70 |
88 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.8 |
25.1 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.6 |
12.3 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
591 |
2,343 |
Image Resolution: |
4592 x 3056
(14.0 MP,
3:2), 4592 x 2576
(11.8 MP,
16:9), 3344 x 2224
(7.4 MP,
3:2), 3344 x 1872
(6.3 MP,
Other), 2288 x 1520
(3.5 MP,
Other), 2288 x 1280
(2.9 MP,
Other), 12416 x 1856
(23.0 MP,
Other), 8192 x 1856
(15.2 MP,
Other), 2160 x 5536
(12.0 MP,
Other), 2160 x 3872
(8.4 MP,
Other), 7152 x 1080
(7.7 MP,
Other), 4912 x 1080
(5.3 MP,
Other), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9) |
5568 x 3712
(20.7 MP,
3:2), 4176 x 2784
(11.6 MP,
3:2), 2784 x 1856
(5.2 MP,
3:2), 4640 x 3088
(14.3 MP,
3:2), 3472 x 2312
(8.0 MP,
3:2), 2320 x 1544
(3.6 MP,
3:2), 4640 x 3712
(17.2 MP,
5:4), 3472 x 2784
(9.7 MP,
5:4), 2320 x 1856
(4.3 MP,
5:4), 3648 x 2432
(8.9 MP,
3:2), 2736 x 1824
(5.0 MP,
3:2), 1824 x 1216
(2.2 MP,
3:2) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG, NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed, L/M/S; RAW+JPEG; TIFF |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
7.1 |
12.1 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/50i)
1440x1080 (30/25)
640x480 (30/25)
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3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD, MP4 |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
Nikon F |
Lens: |
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM |
n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
83mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
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Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - ?? (T) |
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Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
55.0mm |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
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Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
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Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide, Spot, Local. |
Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 20K autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection and fine-tuning: 153 focus points (including 99 cross-type sensors and 15 sensors that support f/8), of which 55 (35 cross-type sensors and 9 f/8 sensors) are available for selection; Contrast-detect AF in Live View mode |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
No |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
EVF / LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
EVF type; 1.1cm (0.43") 1,152K-dot LCD (384K-dot time-multiplexed RGB), 100% coverage, 1.10x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter |
SLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.72x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter; Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark IX screen with AF area brackets (framing grid can be displayed) |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.73x |
0.72x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
1.10x |
0.72x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
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2,359,000 dots
(589,750 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
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No |
Selfie Screen: |
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No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
11.8x |
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Top Deck Display: |
No |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
102400 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto (100-1600), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800. (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600) |
Auto, ISO 100 - 102,400, expandable to ISO 50 in Lo-1 to ISO 3,276,800 in Hi-5 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500 – 9900K with 19-step Magenta/Green compensation) |
Auto (3 types), incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), choose color temperature (2,500K-10,000K), all with fine-tuning |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot |
TTL exposure metering using approximately 180K (180,000) pixel RGB sensor; Matrix: 3D Color Matrix Metering III (type G, E, and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering III (other CPU lenses); Color Matrix Metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data; Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12mm circle in center of frame. Diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15, or 20mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 12mm circle); Spot: Meters 4mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point; Highlight-weighted: Available with type G, E, and D lenses; equivalent to center-weighted when non-CPU lens is used |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night view, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D) |
None |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10 seconds |
2/5/10/20s; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
No |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Front curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
10.0 m /
32.8 ft.
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n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/160 |
1/250 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot shoe |
ISO 518 hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
Full TTL exposure |
No |
Usable Memory Types: |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
CF1 / XQD |
UHS Support: |
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No UHS support |
Other Memory: |
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2 CF (Type 1) or 2 XQD slots |
Dual Card Slots: |
No |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG |
NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed, L/M/S; RAW+JPEG; TIFF |
Movie File Format: |
AVCHD, MP4 |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
Included Memory: |
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No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 3.0 Super Speed,Ethernet |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional Wireless or Wired |
Optional wired, wireless |
Connections (extended): |
Type-C HDMI Mini Connector (BRAVIA Sync, PhotoTV HD); Wired Remote Terminal, 3.5mm External Stereo Micophone Jack |
Type-C Mini HDMI with uncompressed video support, 10-pin Remote Terminal |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.98 |
<0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.97 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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<0.3 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
7.1 |
12.1 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
13 |
200 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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12.1 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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183 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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12.1 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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74 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.22 seconds |
0.13 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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0.095 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.208 seconds |
0.041 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.47 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.102 seconds |
0.039 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full AF, wide-area mode = 0.219s |
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Startup Time: |
0.8 seconds |
0.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.5 seconds |
0.2 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.4 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
270 shots |
3780 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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110 minutes
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NP-FW50 |
Proprietary EN-EL18a |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary EN-EL18a Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
Software CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR) |
ViewNX-i, ViewNX-Movie Editor, Capture NX-D, Nikon Transfer 2, Picture Control Utility 2 downloads |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +) |
Windows 7/8/10, Mac OS X 10.9.5-10.11.5 |
Notes & Features: |
SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, 1080i HD Video, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR, D-Range Optimizer, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama, Smile Shutter, DOF Preview, 7fps Burst Mode. |
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