Memory Card Capacity

The following table shows buffer capacity and the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 32 GB ¹ card at different image qualities (0 Adjusting Image Quality), and sizes (0 Choosing an Image Size) with [FX (36×24)] selected for [Choose image area] and [SDR] selected for [Tone mode]. Note that the actual capacity varies with shooting conditions and the type of card.

Image quality	Image size	File size	Number of exposures remaining²	Buffer capacity^{2, 3}
NEF (RAW), lossless compression	—	Approx. 28.6 MB	654 frames	166 frames
NEF (RAW), high efficiencym	—	Approx. 18.1 MB	1400 frames	200 frames
NEF (RAW), high efficiency	—	Approx. 12.3 MB	2000 frames	200 frames
JPEG/HEIF fine ⁴	Large	Approx. 11.3 MB	1800 frames	200 frames
	Medium	Approx. 7.6 MB	3000 frames
	Small	Approx. 4.1 MB	5700 frames
JPEG/HEIF normal ⁴	Large	Approx. 6.6 MB	3600 frames	200 frames
	Medium	Approx. 4.0 MB	5900 frames
	Small	Approx. 2.2 MB	11,000 frames
JPEG/HEIF basic ⁴	Large	Approx. 2.7 MB	7000 frames	200 frames
	Medium	Approx. 1.9 MB	11,300 frames
	Small	Approx. 1.2 MB	19,900 frames

Figures are for a SanDisk SDSDXPK-032G-JNJIP memory card (as of October 2024) with a NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S lens mounted on the camera.

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 the memory buffer at ISO 100. May drop in some situations, including when:

an optimal-compression ([m]) option is selected for [Image quality] for pictures shot in JPEG format or
[ON] is selected for [Auto distortion control].

Figures assume a size-priority option (an option not marked with [m]) is selected for [Image quality]. Selecting an optimal-compression ([m]) option increases file size; the number of images and buffer capacity drop accordingly.