It's no secret that there is a clear species hierarchy in the family of cameras. Simple digital compacts are located at the lower levels, and the highest echelons of power are represented by full-frame mirrors and mirrorless mirrors, or even delegates of a small detachment of medium format.

The Nikon model range is replete with a variety of camera offers. Acquaintance with him begins with a detachment of mirrors:

D (DSLRs)

Conventionally , Nikon SLR cameras are divided into several camps:

  • D3XXX — models of the three thousandth series are basic and designed for beginners;
  • D5XXX — "five thousand people" are sharpened for amateur photography;
  • D7XXX — Advanced DSLRs with APS-C sensor;
  • D5XX — semi-professional half-frame cameras;
  • D6XX — the initial layers of fullframe society;
  • D7XX — balanced full-frame DSLRs;
  • D8XX — flagship cameras with full-frame image sensor;
  • D5 and D6 are the top level.

Previously, there were two-digit numbering mirrors, but they were discontinued a long time ago.

Nikon D-series cameras (SLR)

1, Z (mirrorless)

The history of Nikon mirrorless cameras began in 2011 with the introduction of the system number "1". Serious competition to her rivals was unbearable because of the use of an inch image sensor, which can often be seen on board advanced compacts. The brand's reinterpreted mirrorless cameras came out in 2018. Now they are classified according to the following points of the programme:

  • Nikon 1 — Pre-styling mirrorless cameras;
  • ZX cameras with full—frame image sensor;
  • ZXX — dropped mirrorless mirrors of the new era (with APS-C matrix).
Nikon cameras of the Nikon 1, Z series (mirrorless)

B, L (low-cost ultrasounds)

The B and L lines feature inexpensive Nikon ultrasounds, finishing at long-range distances up to 1440 mm (in the equivalent of a full frame).

Nikon cameras of the L, B series (low-cost)

A, P, DL (functional compacts)

Functional compacts are listed in the Nikon portfolio under the sign of the A, P and DL series. A-family cameras range from very simple (A100) to moderately pumped (A1000). The P-line focuses on long-range qualities. Finally, the DL-series are premium—level compacts.

Nikon A, P, DL series cameras (functional compacts)

AW, W, S (dust- and moisture-proof)

The S-line of Nikon cameras is considered to be the most wide-profile. Here you will find basic models of the initial class, and cameras with a touch screen, and individual copies with water protection of the case.

Fully waterproof are the compacts of the AW and W series (All Weather and Waterproof), which will fit the adherents of outdoor activities and extreme sports.

Nikon AW, W, S series cameras (dust, moisture proof)


That's it. Have a good shooting!