Key Features:

New Guide mode provides in-camera assistance for making camera settings and utilizing professional techniques

Large 3.0-in., approx. 230k-dot LCD with brightness adjustment

Nikon DX-format CCD image sensor, 10.2 effective megapixels

Integrated Dust Reduction System

Nikon’s exclusive EXPEED image processing system

Six scene modes that automatically adjust exposure, image processing, and other settings for superior image quality

Scene Recognition System, utilizing 420-pixel RGB sensor, improves autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance performance

Active D-Lighting for smooth tone reproduction in high-contrast environments

Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module featuring 11 AF points provides fast and precise autofocus coverage across the frame

Picture Control System includes Portrait and Landscape options for more vibrant customized colors

Extensive palette of in-camera Retouch Menus including a new Miniature effect that modifies images to look like pictures of miniature models

Wide sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 1600; a Hi 1 setting increases sensitivity to ISO 3200

Viewfinder with approx. 95% frame coverage and an easy-to-view 18 mm eyepoint (at -1.0 m^-1)

Up to 3 fps continuous shooting

Built-in pop-up flash with Nikon's original i-TTL flash control

Highly efficient energy-saving design that allows approx. 550 images on a single charge of the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a

Included Nikon ViewNX software makes browsing and organizing your images easy

Optional photo-editing software Capture NX 2 allows quick and easy photo editing

Lightweight, compact body with softly rounded form

Specifications:

Effective pixels: 10.2 million
Image sensor: CCD sensor, 23.6 x 15.8 mm; total pixels: 10.75 million; Nikon DX-format
Image size (pixels): 3,872 x 2,592 [L]; 2,896 x 1,944 [M]; 1,936 x 1,296 [S]
Sensitivity: ISO 100 to 1600 in steps of 1 EV. Can also be set to approx. 1 EV above ISO 1600 (ISO 3200 equivalent), ISO sensitivity auto control available
Storage media: SD memory cards, SDHC compliant
Monitor: 3.0-in., approx. 230k-dot TFT LCD, and brightness adjustment
Exposure metering: 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, and Spot Metering
Interface: Hi-Speed USB
Power source: One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a
Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 126 x 97 x 65 mm (5.0 x 3.8 x 2.6 in.)
Weight: Approx. 485 g (1 lb. 1 oz.) without battery, memory card, or body cap