Memory card capacity
The following table shows buffer capacity and the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 32 GB1 memory card at different image qualities (Changing image quality) and sizes (Choosing an image size) when [DX (24×16)] is selected for [Choose image area] and [SDR] is selected for [Tone mode]. Actual capacity varies with shooting conditions and the type of card.
| Image quality | Image size | File size | Number of exposures remaining2 | Buffer capacity2, 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEF (RAW), lossless compression | — | Approx. 24.4 MB | 763 frames | Over 200 frames |
| NEF (RAW), high efficiencym | — | Approx. 15.6 MB | 1,700 frames | Over 200 frames |
| NEF (RAW), high efficiency | — | Approx. 10.6 MB | 2,400 frames | |
| JPEG/HEIF fine | Large | Approx. 10.0 MB | 2,100 frames | Over 200 frames |
| Medium | Approx. 6.8 MB | 3,400 frames | ||
| Small | Approx. 3.7 MB | 6,400 frames | ||
| JPEG/HEIF normal | Large | Approx. 5.7 MB | 4,200 frames | Over 200 frames |
| Medium | Approx. 3.5 MB | 6,700 frames | ||
| Small | Approx. 2.0 MB | 12,200 frames | ||
| JPEG/HEIF basic | Large | Approx. 2.3 MB | 8,000 frames | Over 200 frames |
| Medium | Approx. 1.7 MB | 12,800 frames | ||
| Small | Approx. 1.1 MB | 22,200 frames |
- Figures are for a SanDisk SD memory card (SDSDXPK-032G-JNJIP) with a NIKKOR Z DX 16–50mm f/3.5–6.3 VR lens mounted on the camera (as of July 2024).
- The number of pictures that can be saved to the memory card or stored in the memory buffer varies with the scene recorded.
- Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer at ISO 100. If [Auto distortion control] is set to [ON], the number of exposures may drop.