For those looking for a compact camera with a DSLR feel and performance as well as an exceptionally wide zoom range, Nikon's DL series of advanced compact features the DL24-500 f/2.8-5.6 Digital Camera with an incredible 24-500mm equivalent f/2.8-5.6 lens and a 20.8MP 1" CX-format BSI CMOS sensor. This lens packs in numerous optical technologies, including aspherical, ED, and HRI glass elements to minimize aberrations and a Fluorine coating to repel dust and water. To deal with camera shake at long focal lengths, the camera is equipped with Dual Detect Optical VR and a SPORT VR mode to keep your viewfinder, stills, and video stable.
Ensuring all this technology runs smoothly, quickly, and efficiently, the DL24-500 leverages the power of the EXPEED 6A image processor to produce crisp, clean stills and enable UHD 4K video recording at 30p. Paired with the 20.8MP sensor, the camera can work with sensitivities ranging from ISO 160-12800 and can operate an advanced Hybrid AF system with 171 focus points, 105 of which are capable of phase detection. This AF system can even be used during continuous shooting at up to 20 fps, though with fixed focus users can boost the camera's speed to an incredible 60 fps.
The camera's body design is inspired by that of Nikon's legendary DSLRs, with numerous physical dials and buttons throughout as well as a 0.4" 2.36m-dot Eye-Level OLED Electronic Viewfinder. This includes a command dial, rotary multi-selector, customizable function button, and a precision zoom ring, as well as a control ring that can be set to one of numerous functions. Ensuring composition is comfortable, the DL24-500 also features a 3.0" 1037k-dot vari-angle OLED touchscreen. Additionally, it has full SnapBridge support with built-in Wi-Fi and NFC as well as Bluetooth Low Energy technology for connecting straight to a smart device. Finally, it has a 24-pin hot shoe terminal for working with Speedlights as well as the optional electronic viewfinder.
Pixels | Actual: 23.27 Megapixel Effective: 20.8 Megapixel |
Sensor | 1" (13.2 x 8.8 mm) CMOS |
File Formats | Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: MP4, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: AAC |
Max Resolution | 20 MP: 5584 x 3712 |
Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
Image Stabilization | Optical & Digital |
Color Spaces | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
Lens | NIKKOR, 15 elements in 11 groups 4 Aspherical, 3 ED EFL: 8.8-185mm (35 mm equivalent: 24-500mm) Aperture: f/2.8 (W) - 5.6 (T) |
Filter Thread | 55mm |
Zoom | Optical: 21x Digital: 4x |
Focus Range | Wide: 11.81" (30 cm) - Infinity Telephoto: 6.56' (2 m) - Infinity Wide Macro: 0.39" (1 cm) - Infinity Tele Macro: 27.56" (70 cm) - Infinity |
ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 160-6400 (Extended Mode: 160-12800) |
Shutter | Type: Electronic & Mechanical Speed: 1/16000 - 30 seconds, Time Mode |
Exposure Metering | Center-weighted, Matrix, Spot |
Exposure Modes | Modes: Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Scene Modes, Shutter Priority Compensation: -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 or 1 EV steps) |
White Balance Modes | Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual |
Continuous Shooting | Up to 60 fps |
Interval Recording | Yes |
Built-in Flash | Yes |
External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
Built-in Memory | None |
Memory Card Type | SD SDHC SDXC |
Video Recording | Yes, NTSC/PAL |
Resolution | 3840 x 2160p: 30 fps, 25 fps 1920 x 1080p: 60 fps, 50 fps, 30 fps, 25 fps, 120 fps 1280 x 720p: 60 fps, 50 fps, 30 fps, 25 fps, 240 fps 800 x 296p: 400 fps 400 x 144p: 1200 fps |
Audio Recording | Built-in Mic: With Video, Stereo |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
Diopter Adjustment | - 3 to +1 m |
Viewfinder Coverage | 97% |
Screen | 3" OLED Touchscreen Tilt (1,037,000 pixels) |
Screen Coverage | 97% |
Connectivity | HDMI D (Micro), Micro-USB |
Wi-Fi | Yes, 802.11b/g |
GPS | None |
Operating/Storage Temperature | Operating 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) Humidity: 0 - 85% |
Waterproofing | None |
Battery | 1x EN-EL20a Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 7.2 VDC, 1110 mAh |
Dimensions (WxHxD) | 4.8 x 3.5 x 5.5" / 122.5 x 89.9 x 138.8 mm |
Weight | 27.51 oz / 780 g with battery and SD card |
Pixels | Actual: 23.27 Megapixel Effective: 20.8 Megapixel |
Sensor | 1" (13.2 x 8.8 mm) CMOS |
File Formats | Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: MP4, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: AAC |
Max Resolution | 20 MP: 5584 x 3712 |
Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
Image Stabilization | Optical & Digital |
Color Spaces | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
Lens | NIKKOR, 15 elements in 11 groups 4 Aspherical, 3 ED EFL: 8.8-185mm (35 mm equivalent: 24-500mm) Aperture: f/2.8 (W) - 5.6 (T) |
Filter Thread | 55mm |
Zoom | Optical: 21x Digital: 4x |
Focus Range | Wide: 11.81" (30 cm) - Infinity Telephoto: 6.56' (2 m) - Infinity Wide Macro: 0.39" (1 cm) - Infinity Tele Macro: 27.56" (70 cm) - Infinity |
ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 160-6400 (Extended Mode: 160-12800) |
Shutter | Type: Electronic & Mechanical Speed: 1/16000 - 30 seconds, Time Mode |
Exposure Metering | Center-weighted, Matrix, Spot |
Exposure Modes | Modes: Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Scene Modes, Shutter Priority Compensation: -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 or 1 EV steps) |
White Balance Modes | Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual |
Continuous Shooting | Up to 60 fps |
Interval Recording | Yes |
Built-in Flash | Yes |
External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
Built-in Memory | None |
Memory Card Type | SD SDHC SDXC |
Video Recording | Yes, NTSC/PAL |
Resolution | 3840 x 2160p: 30 fps, 25 fps 1920 x 1080p: 60 fps, 50 fps, 30 fps, 25 fps, 120 fps 1280 x 720p: 60 fps, 50 fps, 30 fps, 25 fps, 240 fps 800 x 296p: 400 fps 400 x 144p: 1200 fps |
Audio Recording | Built-in Mic: With Video, Stereo |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
Diopter Adjustment | - 3 to +1 m |
Viewfinder Coverage | 97% |
Screen | 3" OLED Touchscreen Tilt (1,037,000 pixels) |
Screen Coverage | 97% |
Connectivity | HDMI D (Micro), Micro-USB |
Wi-Fi | Yes, 802.11b/g |
GPS | None |
Operating/Storage Temperature | Operating 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) Humidity: 0 - 85% |
Waterproofing | None |
Battery | 1x EN-EL20a Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 7.2 VDC, 1110 mAh |
Dimensions (WxHxD) | 4.8 x 3.5 x 5.5" / 122.5 x 89.9 x 138.8 mm |
Weight | 27.51 oz / 780 g with battery and SD card |