Nikon
Df
Retro-styled full-frame DSLR with 16MP sensor, classic dials, and F-mount compatibility.
$2,749
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Last updated June 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
16.2 MP
Sensor
Full Frame
ISO max
25,600
Burst
15 fps
4K
60 fps
IBIS
No
Weight
710 g
Battery
640 shots
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Sensor size
Nikon Df
36 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
860 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
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Top view
Width × Depth (front-to-back)
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85.6 × 54 mm
144 × 110 × 67 mm · 710 g (1.57 lb / 25.04 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Fair- · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation
- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
Sports & Action
Excellent- · 15fps burst — fast action ready
- · 493 AF points — good coverage
Video & Hybrid
Fair- · 4K recording
- · 4K 60p smooth motion
Landscape
Fair- · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
Travel
Fair- · 710g — manageable for travel
- · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting
Wildlife
Excellent- · Bird AF subject recognition
- · Animal subject recognition
Vlogging
Fair- · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
- · Eye AF locks on you while filming
Pros
- ✓ Beautiful retro design
- ✓ Classic F-mount lenses
- ✓ 16MP low-light files
- ✓ Compact for FF DSLR
Cons
- – Discontinued
- – 16MP resolution
- – Slow AF by modern standards
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Nikon Df