Nikon Z6 III vs Nikon Zf

Key Differences

  • Nikon Z6 III has a better buffer (raw) (150 shots vs 40 shots).
  • Nikon Z6 III has a better 4k recording (Up to 120p vs Up to 60p).
  • Nikon Z6 III has a better evf resolution (5.76M dots vs 3.69M dots).
  • Nikon Zf has a better price (msrp) ($1,999 vs $2,499).
  • Nikon Zf has a better weight (710g (1.57 lb) vs 760g (1.68 lb)).
Product
Nikon Z6 III
Nikon
$2,499
Nikon Zf
Nikon
$1,999
Imaging
Sensor TypePartially-Stacked CMOSBSI CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-FrameFull-Frame
Effective Resolution24.5 MP24.5 MP
Max Image Size6K4K
Lens MountNikon ZNikon Z
Exposure Control
ISO Range (Native)100 โ€“ 64000100 โ€“ 64000
ISO Range (Extended)50 โ€“ 20480050 โ€“ 204800
Mechanical Shutter1/80001/8000
Electronic Shutter1/160001/16000
Flash Sync Speed1/2001/200
Still Image Capture
Continuous Shooting14 fps14 fps
Buffer (RAW)150 shots40 shots
Video Capture
Max Resolution6K4K
8K Recordingโˆ’โˆ’
4K RecordingUp to 120pUp to 60p
1080p RecordingUp to 120pUp to 120p
10-bit InternalYesYes
Recording LimitNo limitNo limit
Log ProfilesN-Log / N-RAW / HLGN-Log / N-RAW / HLG
Built-in MicStereoStereo
Headphone JackYesYes
Mic InputYesYes
HDMI OutputFull-size (Type A)Micro (Type D)
Focus
Phase Detect Points273273
Contrast Detect Pointsโˆ’โˆ’
Low Light AF-10 EV-10 EV
Eye AFYesYes
Animal AFYesYes
Vehicle AFYesYes
Viewfinder
EVF TypeOLEDOLED
EVF Resolution5.76M dots3.69M dots
EVF Magnification0.8x0.8x
Monitor
LCD Size3.2"3.2"
LCD Resolution2.10M dots2.10M dots
LCD TypeVari-AngleVari-Angle
Touch ScreenYesYes
Interface
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv5.3v5
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2USB-C 3.2
GPSNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$2,499$1,999
Body MaterialMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy / Polycarbonate
Dimensions138.5ร—101.5ร—74 mm144ร—103ร—49 mm
Weight760g (1.68 lb)710g (1.57 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
In-Body StabilizationYesYes
Battery Life (EVF)390 shots380 shots
Battery Life (LCD)410 shots430 shots
Battery TypeEN-EL15cEN-EL15c