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Nikon Z6 III vs Nikon Z7 II
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 Z7 II leads at 45.7 million (effective) vs the Z6 III's 24.5.
- In-body stabilisation: the Z6 III leads at 8.0 stops (with Focus Point VR) vs the Z7 II's 5-axis image sensor shift; up to 5.0 stops (five stops in up to five directions with compatible Z lenses).
- EVF resolution: the Z6 III leads at Approx. 5760k-dot UXGA OLED vs the Z7 II's Approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED.
 Z6 III Nikon Z |  Z7 II Nikon Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | 35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame/FX-format | 35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format) |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Released | 2024 | —, not published |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | Partially-stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame/FX-format | 35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format) |
| Resolution (MP) | 24.5 | 45.7 million (effective) |
| In-body stabilisation | 8.0 stops (with Focus Point VR) | 5-axis image sensor shift; up to 5.0 stops (five stops in up to five directions with compatible Z lenses) |
| ISO range | ISO 100 (expandable to Lo 1/Hi 2, 50-204800 equivalent) | ISO 64-25600 (expandable to ISO 32 and ISO 102400 equivalents) |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with multi-subject detection (people, dogs, cats, birds, airplanes, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, trains) | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist |
| Subject detection | 273 focus points (single-point), 299 (auto-area) FX mode; detection range -10 to +19 EV | 493 focus points; auto-area AF with people and animal (eye) detection |
| Burst — mechanical | Approx. 8.1 fps | Approx. 10 fps (Continuous H extended) |
| Burst — electronic | Approx. 16 fps (up to 20 fps extended high-speed) | —, not published |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 5.4K (5376x3024) 60p | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD): 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p |
| Codecs / sampling | N-RAW, Apple ProRes RAW HQ, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding; MOV, MP4 |
| Recording limit | —, not published | —, not published |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | Approx. 5760k-dot UXGA OLED | Approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED |
| EVF magnification | Approx. 0.8x | Approx. 0.8x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1) |
| Rear screen | 3.2-in. (8-cm), approx. 2100k-dot vari-angle TFT touchscreen | 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 2100k-dot tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD with 170 degree viewing angle |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74 mm | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5 mm |
| Weight (body) | 760 g | 705 g |
| Weather sealing | Sealed against dust and moisture to the same level as the Z8; rated for operation down to 14F/-10C | —, not published |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | Approx. 360 shots (viewfinder, energy saving off); approx. 390 shots (monitor, energy saving off); up to 380/410 with energy saving on | Approx. 360 shots (viewfinder) / 420 shots (monitor); CIPA, EN-EL15c, energy saving off (up to 380/440 with energy saving on) |
| Battery | EN-EL15c | EN-EL15c |
| Card slots | Dual: CFexpress (Type B)/XQD slot + SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II slot | Two slots: CFexpress (Type B)/XQD and SD (UHS-II compliant SDHC/SDXC) |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB Type-C (SuperSpeed USB) | Type C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac; Bluetooth 5.0 | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (USA); Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2 |
| HDMI | Type A HDMI connector | Type C HDMI connector |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | $2,499.95 (body only) | $2,999.95 |
| 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 | Tenba BYOB 9 Slim Backpack Insert Fits with 24-120 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video | Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 25 V2 Fits with 24-120 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video |
Sources
“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.”
“35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format); 45.7 million effective pixels; 493 focus points; Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist; approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED electronic viewfinder; Approx. 0.8x magnification”
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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