Nikon Zf
Real Sensor Data
- Brand
- Nikon
- Sensor Format
- Full Frame
- Resolution
- 24.5 MP
- Pixel Pitch
- 5.94 microns
- Circle of Confusion
- 0.0288 mm
- Crop Factor
- 1.00x
- Announced
- 2023
The Zf, released in 2023, wraps the same 24.5-megapixel full-frame sensor found in the Z6-series into a body deliberately styled after Nikon's classic FM-series film SLRs, with physical dials for shutter speed, ISO and exposure compensation rather than the more common modern mode-dial-and-command-wheel layout.
Nikon Zf sensor specs
- Sensor
- Full Frame
- Resolution
- 24.5 MP
- Pixel dimensions
- 6,062 × 4,041 px
- Aspect ratio
- 3:2
- Pixel pitch
- 5.94 µm
- Crop factor
- 1.00x
- Circle of confusion
- 0.0288 mm
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Despite its film-camera-inspired dials, the Zf includes fully modern autofocus and in-body stabilization carried over from Nikon's current mirrorless lineup — the retro control layout is a genuine design choice layered on top of contemporary technology, not a step backward in actual capability.
Nikon also built genuine weather sealing into the Zf despite its retro dial-based design, matching the standard set by its more conventionally styled Z6-series sibling rather than treating the retro body as a purely fair-weather design.
See these numbers used live in the DoF & Hyperfocal Calculator by selecting the Full Frame sensor format.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Nikon Zf built primarily for enthusiasts who like manual controls?
Yes — its physical shutter-speed, ISO and exposure-compensation dials are aimed at photographers who prefer direct, tactile manual control over a scene, while the sensor underneath delivers the same modern full-frame image quality as Nikon's more conventionally styled Z6-series bodies.
Does the Zf's retro dial-based design affect its sensor performance?
No — the physical control layout is purely a handling and ergonomics choice, with no bearing on the sensor's resolution, pixel pitch, circle of confusion or any of this site's depth-of-field and astro calculations.