Memory Card Capacity

The following table shows buffer capacity and the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 64 GB ¹ card at different image qualities (0Adjusting Image Quality), and sizes (0Choosing 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. 26.5 MB	1300 frames	200 frames
NEF (RAW), high efficiencym	—	Approx. 17.1 MB	2900 frames
NEF (RAW), high efficiency	—	Approx. 11.5 MB	4100 frames
JPEG/HEIF fine ⁴	Large	Approx. 10.0 MB	3600 frames	200 frames
	Medium	Approx. 6.9 MB	6000 frames
	Small	Approx. 4.0 MB	11,300 frames
JPEG/HEIF normal ⁴	Large	Approx. 6.3 MB	7200 frames	200 frames
	Medium	Approx. 3.8 MB	11,600 frames
	Small	Approx. 2.1 MB	21,200 frames
JPEG/HEIF basic ⁴	Large	Approx. 2.5 MB	13,900 frames	200 frames
	Medium	Approx. 1.8 MB	22,200 frames
	Small	Approx. 1.1 MB	37,600 frames

Figures are for a SanDisk SDSDXDM-064G-GN4IN memory card (as of May 2026) with a NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 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.