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Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z6 III
Every spec below is quoted from the makers' official pages — where a figure isn't published we say so rather than guess. Sizes are drawn at true relative scale from published dimensions, and the bag-fit row is computed against our measured bag catalog.
The 3 biggest published differences
- Resolution (MP): the Z6 II leads at 24.5 million (effective) vs the Z6 III's 24.5.
- Burst — mechanical: the Z6 II leads at Approx. 14 fps (Continuous H extended) vs the Z6 III's Approx. 8.1 fps.
- In-body stabilisation: the Z6 III leads at 8.0 stops (with Focus Point VR) vs the Z6 II's 5-axis image sensor shift; up to 5.0 stops (five stops in up to five directions with compatible Z lenses).
 Z6 II Nikon Z |  Z6 III Nikon Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | 35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format) | 35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame/FX-format |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Released | —, not published | 2024 |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | Partially-stacked CMOS |
| Sensor size | 35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format) | 35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame/FX-format |
| Resolution (MP) | 24.5 million (effective) | 24.5 |
| In-body stabilisation | 5-axis image sensor shift; up to 5.0 stops (five stops in up to five directions with compatible Z lenses) | 8.0 stops (with Focus Point VR) |
| ISO range | ISO 100-51200 (expandable to ISO 50 and ISO 204800 equivalents) | ISO 100 (expandable to Lo 1/Hi 2, 50-204800 equivalent) |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with multi-subject detection (people, dogs, cats, birds, airplanes, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, trains) |
| Subject detection | 273 focus points; auto-area AF with people and animal (eye) detection | 273 focus points (single-point), 299 (auto-area) FX mode; detection range -10 to +19 EV |
| Burst — mechanical | Approx. 14 fps (Continuous H extended) | Approx. 8.1 fps |
| Burst — electronic | —, not published | Approx. 16 fps (up to 20 fps extended high-speed) |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD): 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p | 5.4K (5376x3024) 60p |
| Codecs / sampling | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding; MOV, MP4 | N-RAW, Apple ProRes RAW HQ, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC |
| Recording limit | —, not published | —, not published |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | Approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED | Approx. 5760k-dot UXGA OLED |
| EVF magnification | Approx. 0.8x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1) | Approx. 0.8x |
| Rear screen | 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 2100k-dot tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD with 170 degree viewing angle | 3.2-in. (8-cm), approx. 2100k-dot vari-angle TFT touchscreen |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5 mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74 mm |
| Weight (body) | 705 g | 760 g |
| Weather sealing | —, not published | Sealed against dust and moisture to the same level as the Z8; rated for operation down to 14F/-10C |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | Approx. 340 shots (viewfinder) / 410 shots (monitor); CIPA, EN-EL15c, energy saving off (up to 400/450 with energy saving on) | Approx. 360 shots (viewfinder, energy saving off); approx. 390 shots (monitor, energy saving off); up to 380/410 with energy saving on |
| Battery | EN-EL15c | EN-EL15c |
| Card slots | Two slots: CFexpress (Type B)/XQD and SD (UHS-II compliant SDHC/SDXC) | Dual: CFexpress (Type B)/XQD slot + SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Type C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB) | USB Type-C (SuperSpeed USB) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (USA); Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2 | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac; Bluetooth 5.0 |
| HDMI | Type C HDMI connector | Type A HDMI connector |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | $1,999.95 | $2,499.95 (body only) |
| Size, to scale | ||
Front view, drawn at the same scale from each maker's published W×H (mm). | ||
| Smallest bag that fits | ||
| Body + standard zoom | Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 25 V2 Fits with 24-120 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video | Tenba BYOB 9 Slim Backpack Insert Fits with 24-120 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video |
Sources
“35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format); 24.5 million effective pixels; 273 focus points; Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist; 1.27-cm/0.5-in. approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED electronic viewfinder; Approx. 0.8x magnification”
“35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (full-frame/FX-format), effective pixels 24.5 million; continuous shooting approx. 8.1 fps mechanical, approx. 16 fps electronic; monitor 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 2100k-dot vari-angle TFT touchscreen.”
Spec values are the manufacturers' published figures, compared factually — we don't rank cameras. Fit verdicts are planning estimates from published interior dimensions, not guarantees. See methodology.
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