Nikon
D5
Nikon FX flagship sports DSLR with 20.8MP sensor, 153-point AF, 12fps burst, 4K UHD video, and dual XQD/CF slots — predecessor to D6.
$6,499
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Last updated June 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
20.8 MP
Sensor
Full Frame
ISO max
51,200
Burst
30 fps
4K
60 fps
IBIS
8-stop
Weight
720 g
Battery
520 shots
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Sensor size
Nikon D5
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Nikon F mount
90
First-party
180
Third-party
270+
Total available
Mount introduced 1959
Body size, to scale
Front view
Width × Height
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Back view
Width × Height — same proportions as the front
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85.6 × 54 mm
Top view
Width × Depth (front-to-back)
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85.6 × 54 mm
138 × 98 × 88 mm · 720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Good- · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation
- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
Sports & Action
Excellent- · 30fps burst — pro-level action capture
- · 493 AF points — good coverage
Video & Hybrid
Good- · 4K recording
- · 4K 60p smooth motion
Landscape
Fair- · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
Travel
Good- · 720g — manageable for travel
- · Weather sealed for varied conditions
Wildlife
Excellent- · 30fps burst captures fleeting moments
- · Bird AF subject recognition
Vlogging
Fair- · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
- · IBIS reduces handheld shake
Pros
- ✓ 153-point Multi-CAM 20K AF
- ✓ 12fps (14fps mirror-up)
- ✓ 4K UHD + 1080p60 video
- ✓ Pro tank build + sealing
- ✓ 3,780-shot EN-EL18a battery
Cons
- – 20.8MP only
- – Superseded by D6
- – Very heavy (1.4 kg)
- – Premium flagship pricing
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Nikon D5