Camera Comparison
Nikon Z6 III vs Nikon Z7 II
Key Differences
- Nikon Z6 III has a better low light af (-10 EV vs -4 EV).
- Nikon Z6 III has a better 4k recording (Up to 120p vs Up to 60p).
- Nikon Z6 III has a better buffer (raw) (150 shots vs 77 shots).
- Nikon Z7 II has a better effective resolution (45.7 MP vs 24.5 MP).
- Nikon Z7 II has a better phase detect points (493 vs 273).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| Sensor Type | Partially-Stacked CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Effective Resolution | 24.5 MP | 45.7 MP |
| Max Image Size | 6K | 4K |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Exposure Control | ||
| ISO Range (Native) | 100 – 64000 | 64 – 25600 |
| ISO Range (Extended) | 50 – 204800 | 32 – 102400 |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/8000 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 | 1/200 |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 14 fps | 10 fps |
| Buffer (RAW) | 150 shots | 77 shots |
| Video Capture | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K | 4K |
| 8K Recording | − | − |
| 4K Recording | Up to 120p | Up to 60p |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 120p | Up to 120p |
| 10-bit Internal | Yes | Yes |
| Recording Limit | No limit | 29 min |
| Log Profiles | N-Log / N-RAW / HLG | N-Log / HLG |
| Built-in Mic | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Mic Input | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Output | Full-size (Type A) | Full-size (Type A) |
| Focus | ||
| Phase Detect Points | 273 | 493 |
| Contrast Detect Points | − | − |
| Low Light AF | -10 EV | -4 EV |
| Eye AF | Yes | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle AF | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| EVF Type | OLED | OLED |
| EVF Resolution | 5.76M dots | 3.69M dots |
| EVF Magnification | 0.8x | 0.8x |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| LCD Resolution | 2.10M dots | 2.10M dots |
| LCD Type | Vari-Angle | Tilting |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | v5.3 | v5.0 |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 |
| GPS | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $2,499 | $2,999 |
| Body Material | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
| Dimensions | 138.5×101.5×74 mm | 134×100.5×69.5 mm |
| Weight | 760g (1.68 lb) | 705g (1.55 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| In-Body Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life (EVF) | 390 shots | 420 shots |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 410 shots | 420 shots |
| Battery Type | EN-EL15c | EN-EL15c |
