Nikon Z6 II
Nikon

Z6 II

$1,996~
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Released: December 11, 2020
Full-Frame
Sensor
24.5MP
Resolution
4K
Max Video
IBIS
14fps
Burst
273
AF Points

Who the Nikon Z6 II is for

The Nikon Z6 II is a 24.5MP full-frame mirrorless camera, a strong all-rounder that leans toward action.

  • A dual-processor update to the Z6 with faster performance and dual card slots.
  • A 24MP full-frame sensor with in-body stabilization and improved subject detection.
  • 4K/60p video with a crop for a well-rounded hybrid all-rounder.

Best for

  • Action, sports and wildlife — 14fps burst with subject-detection AF.
  • Video and filmmaking — 4K up to 30p, 10-bit internal and Log.
  • Travel and the outdoors — in-body stabilisation plus weather sealing.
  • Low-light and events — a large full-frame sensor and ISO to 51,200.

Keep in mind

  • Single card slot — no in-camera backup, which matters for critical paid jobs.
  • Video is capped at 29 minutes per clip.

How the Nikon Z6 II compares to other Nikon Z Full-Frame cameras

Every figure below is measured against the 11 Nikon Z Full-Frame cameras in the catalogue, so you can see where this camera actually sits rather than reading its spec sheet in isolation.

SpecThis cameraWhere it lands
Weight705g (1.55 lb)joint 6th heaviest of 11
Price (MSRP)$1,9963rd cheapest of 11
Resolution24.5MPjoint 5th highest of 11
4K frame rate30pjoint 4th slowest of 11

What Full-Frame means in practice

A full-frame sensor at 24.5MP gives the shallowest depth of field of the three formats at any given framing and aperture, and the most sensor area to gather light with. That is the physical reason full-frame bodies tend to be the larger and heavier option: the lenses that cover the format have to be bigger too.

Video, stabilisation and weather sealing

4K tops out at 30p, which covers standard delivery but leaves no room for slowing footage down. 10-bit recording internally means colour survives grading rather than banding when pushed. A log profile is available, which trades a flat-looking file for latitude in post.

In-body stabilisation steadies any lens mounted on it, including primes with no stabilisation of their own. The body is weather-sealed.

Full Specifications

Imaging

Sensor TypeBSI CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-Frame
Image ProcessorEXPEED 6
Effective Resolution24.5 MP
Lens MountNikon Z

Exposure Control

ISO Range (Native)100 – 51200
ISO Range (Extended)50 – 204800
Mechanical Shutter1/8000
Electronic Shutter1/8000
Flash Sync Speed1/200
Built-in FlashNo

Still Image Capture

Continuous Shooting14 fps

Video Capture

Max Resolution4K
8K Recording
4K RecordingUp to 30p
1080p RecordingUp to 120p
10-bit InternalYes
Recording Limit29 min
Log ProfilesN-Log / HLG
Built-in MicStereo
Headphone JackYes
Mic InputYes
HDMI OutputFull-size (Type A)

Focus

Phase Detect Points273
Contrast Detect Points
Low Light AF-6 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal AFYes
Vehicle AFNo

Viewfinder

EVF TypeOLED
EVF Resolution3.69M dots
EVF Magnification0.8x

Monitor

LCD Size3.2"
LCD Resolution2.10M dots
LCD TypeTilting
Touch ScreenYes

Interface

Wi-FiWi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv5.0
USBUSB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Memory Card Slots1x CFexpress Type B + 1x SD UHS-II
GPSNo

General

Price (MSRP)$1,996
Body MaterialMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions134×100.5×69.5 mm
Weight705g (1.55 lb)
Weather SealedYes
In-Body StabilizationYes
Battery Life (EVF)360 shots
Battery Life (LCD)410 shots
Battery TypeEN-EL15c

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