Summary: The D7000 is Nikon's top 'amateur' digital SLR and it replaces the D90. It's designed for photographers who already know the basics and want a camera that can take them to the next level, but without the cost and weight of a fully-professional system.
- Launched: September 2010
- Type: High-end compact
- Sensor size: 1/1.7-inch
- Resolution: 10.4 megapixels
- Lens: 28-200mm equivalent f2.8-5.6
- Key features: 7.1x zoom range
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: Nikon's high-end compact camera for people who want all the manual controls of a digital SLR or hybrid camera, but in a smaller body. Rivals include the Canon PowerShot G12 and Panasonic Lumix LX5.
- Launched: September 2010
- Type: Digital SLR
- Sensor size: APS-C 23.1 x 15.4mm
- Resolution: 14.2 megapixels
- Lenses: Nikon F (DX and FX formats)
- Key features: Full HD movies
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: Designed for beginners, the D3100 is the next step from the D3000, and includes a full 1920 x 1080 HD movie mode and a new 14-megapixel CMOS sensor.
- Launched: October 2009
- Type: Digital SLR
- Sensor: Full frame 'FX' format, 36 x 23.9mm
- Resolution: 12.1 megapixels
- Lenses: Nikon F (FX, DX in 'crop' mode)
- Key features: 9fps continuous shooting, high ISO performance; standard HD movies
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: Second-generation version of Nikon's original full-frame D-SLR optimised for speed, with a 9fps continuous shooting speed (11fps in 'crop' mode) and a maximum ISO raised to 12800.
- Launched: July 2009
- Type: Digital SLR
- Sensor size: APS-C 'DX' format, 23.6 x 15.8mm
- Resolution: 12.3 megapixels
- Lenses: Nikon F (DX, FX)
- Key features: Standard HD movie mode, 7fps continuous shooting, dual card slots
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: Nikon's top ASP-C format DSLR and a development of the old D300, adding a faster continuous shooting speed and standard HD movies. The D300s has a tough alloy body and 150,000-shot shutter life, and is the cheapest of Nikon's professional models.
- Launched: July 2009
- Type: Digital SLR
- Sensor size: APS-C 'DX' format, 23.6 x 15.8mm
- Resolution: 10.2 megapixels
- Lenses: Nikon F (DX, FX)
- Key features: Simple user interface
- Links: Press release | Product page
Summary: Nikon's basic, entry-level digital SLR is aimed at beginners, with an interface that's both obvious and logical, but perhaps too slow and cumbersome for experts. The 18-55mm VR kit lens is very good.
- Launched: April 2009
- Type: Digital SLR
- Sensor size: APS-C 'DX' format, 23.6 x 15.8mm
- Resolution: 12.3 megapixels
- Lenses: Nikon F (DX, FX)
- Key features: Standard HD movie mode, articulating LCD
- Links: Press release | Product page
Summary: Combines the high-quality 12-megapixel sensor of Nikon's more advanced SLRs with standard HD movies and an articulating LCD. The plastic body and beginner-orientated interface could limit its appeal for enthusiasts, though.
- Launched: December 2008
- Type: Digital SLR
- Sensor: Full-frame 'FX' format, 36 x 24mm
- Resolution: 24 megapixels
- Lenses: Nikon F (FX, DX in 'crop' mode)
- Key features: DX-format 'crop' mode, Dual card slots
- Links: Press release | Product page
Summary: One of Nikon's two professional full-frame D-SLRs, the D3x is designed for high resolution rather than speed.
- Launched: August 2008
- Type: Digital SLR
- Sensor: APS-C 'DX' format, 23.6 x 15.8mm
- Resolution: 12.3 megapixels
- Lenses: Nikon F (DX, FX)
- Key features: Standard HD 'D-Movie' mode
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: For a long time, the D90 was Nikon's top 'amateur' D-SLR, but now it's now been superseded by the D7000.
- Launched: July 2008
- Type: Digital SLR
- Sensor: Full frame 'FX' format, 36 x 23.9mm
- Resolution: 12.1 megapixels
- Lenses: Nikon F (FX, DX in 'crop' mode)
- Key features: High ISO performance
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: Nikon's 'affordable' full-frame camera for enthusiasts and pros. The comparatively low resolution and lack of a movie mode leave it looking dated, though.
