Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z7 II

Key Differences

  • Nikon Z7 II has a better buffer (raw) (77 shots vs 35 shots).
  • Nikon Z7 II has a better 4k recording (Up to 60p vs Up to 30p).
  • 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).
  • Nikon Z6 has a better low light af (-6 EV vs -4 EV).
Product
Nikon Z6
Nikon
$2,699
Nikon Z7 II
Nikon
$2,999
Imaging
Sensor TypeBSI CMOSBSI CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-FrameFull-Frame
Effective Resolution24.5 MP45.7 MP
Max Image Size4K4K
Lens MountNikon ZNikon Z
Exposure Control
ISO Range (Native)100 โ€“ 5120064 โ€“ 25600
ISO Range (Extended)50 โ€“ 20480032 โ€“ 102400
Mechanical Shutter1/80001/8000
Electronic Shutter1/80001/8000
Flash Sync Speed1/2001/200
Still Image Capture
Continuous Shooting12 fps10 fps
Buffer (RAW)35 shots77 shots
Video Capture
Max Resolution4K4K
8K Recordingโˆ’โˆ’
4K RecordingUp to 30pUp to 60p
1080p RecordingUp to 120pUp to 120p
10-bit InternalYesYes
Recording Limit29 min29 min
Log ProfilesN-Log / HLGN-Log / HLG
Built-in MicStereoStereo
Headphone JackYesYes
Mic InputYesYes
HDMI OutputFull-size (Type A)Full-size (Type A)
Focus
Phase Detect Points273493
Contrast Detect Pointsโˆ’โˆ’
Low Light AF-6 EV-4 EV
Eye AFYesYes
Animal AFYesYes
Vehicle AFNoNo
Viewfinder
EVF TypeOLEDOLED
EVF Resolution3.69M dots3.69M dots
EVF Magnification0.8x0.8x
Monitor
LCD Size3.2"3.2"
LCD Resolution2.10M dots2.10M dots
LCD TypeTiltingTilting
Touch ScreenYesYes
Interface
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv5.0v5.0
USBUSB-C 3.1 Gen 1USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
GPSNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$2,699$2,999
Body MaterialMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions134ร—100.5ร—67.5 mm134ร—100.5ร—69.5 mm
Weight585g (1.29 lb)705g (1.55 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
In-Body StabilizationYesYes
Battery Life (EVF)310 shots420 shots
Battery Life (LCD)380 shots420 shots
Battery TypeEN-EL15bEN-EL15c