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Nikon Df vs Nikon Z6III

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NikonDfNikonZ6III
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2013June 2024
Image and sensor
Camera typeDSLRMirrorless
Sensor formatFull frameFull frame
Sensor typeCMOSPartially stacked CMOS
Sensor dimensions36 × 23.9 mm35.9 × 23.9 mm
Effective resolution16.2 MP24.5 MP
Largest image4928 × 32806048 × 4032
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–12800100–64000
Sensor detailFX CMOS with 16.2 million effective pixels USA/global or 16.25 million Japan; total 16.6 million USA or 16.61 million Japan. Nikon explicitly confirms the same image sensor as D4. Image Sensor Cleaning and Image Dust Off reference data; FX 4928 × 3280 and DX 3200 × 212826.79 million total pixels; sensor cleaning and image-dust-off reference data for NX Studio; pixel-shift frames require software combination and a static camera/subject
Image formats12-bit or 14-bit NEF RAW, uncompressed, lossless-compressed or compressed; TIFF RGB, JPEG Fine/Normal/Basic with size-priority or optimal-quality compression and simultaneous RAW/JPEG. Adjustable/custom Picture Controls and in-camera RAW processing14-bit NEF RAW with lossless or high-efficiency compression; JPEG and HEIF; RAW plus JPEG or HEIF
ISO detailStandard ISO 100–12800 in one-third stops; Lo expansion down to ISO 50 equivalent and Hi expansion up to ISO 204800 equivalent; automatic sensitivity controlStandard still-image ISO 100–64000, expandable to equivalent ISO 50–204800; HLG starts at ISO 400. Conventional movie ISO 100–51200 with format-dependent expansion.
Image processorEXPEED 3EXPEED 7
Lens and shooting
Lens mountNikon F mountNikon Z mount
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst5.5 fps120 fps
Lens detailF mount with body AF coupling and contacts; G/E/D, other AF and AI-P lenses with restrictions, non-CPU lenses and DX crop support. Collapsible metering lever allows compatible non-AI lenses; register focal length/maximum aperture and match camera aperture setting to lens ring for metering in A/M. IX and F3AF lenses excluded; Digital Camera World's all-mode AI metering wording should not be applied indiscriminately to non-CPU lensesNIKKOR Z lenses; NIKKOR F lenses require an adapter and retain model-dependent restrictions
AutofocusMulti-CAM4800 phase detection with 39 points, nine cross-type and seven central f/8-compatible points; -1 to +19 EV at ISO 100, 20°C. AF-S/AF-C, fine-tuning, single-point, dynamic nine/21/39, 3D tracking and auto-area. Live view uses contrast AF-S/AF-F and face/wide/normal/tracking areas; current USA AF-A listings conflict with Japan's modes and USA's own live-view AF-F table, while Photography Blog's 51-point dynamic description conflicts with maker 39Hybrid phase/contrast detection; 273 single-point or 299 auto-area positions in FX stills, subject detection and 3D tracking. Nikon's −10 EV sensitivity uses AF-S, ISO 100, f/1.2 and 20°C. Photography Blog's 493-point narrative is not the exact maker specification.
ShutterElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter; mechanical dial selects 1/4000 to 4 seconds in whole stops, command dial extends to 30 seconds in one-third stops; Bulb and Time. X-sync 1/200 second, up to 1/250 with reduced flash rangeMechanical and electronic front-curtain 1/8000 to 30 seconds; electronic up to 1/16000. Bulb/Time and manual-mode extension to 900 seconds. Flash sync 1/200, or 1/60 electronic; electronic shutter does not support Auto FP.
Burst detailApproximately 5.5 fps full-resolution continuous high or 1–5 fps continuous low; USA conditions specify manual focus, M/S, 1/250 second or faster and other settings at defaults. Quiet single-frame, mirror-up and configurable self-timer; Photography Blog's quiet-continuous 3 fps claim conflicts with maker's listed release modes. Japan buffer table gives 100 Large Fine JPEGs or 29 lossless-compressed 14-bit RAW frames at ISO 100 with SanDisk SDSDXPA-008G-J35 SDHC and specified settings; Digital Camera World's 37 RAW 14-bit claim differsExtended continuous shooting up to 14 fps mechanical or 20 fps electronic. High-speed C15/C30/C60/C120 modes support JPEG pre-release capture; C60 retains full-frame resolution, C120 uses approximately 10.6-megapixel DX JPEGs.
Stabilisation detailVR depends on attached lens; no sensor-shift stabilisationFive-axis sensor shift; Nikon claims 8 stops under CIPA using NIKKOR Z 24–120mm f/4 S at the telephoto end in NORMAL mode. Focus Point VR has lens/focus-mode restrictions; electronic movie VR available.
FlashNo built-in flash; external i-TTL Speedlights, hot shoe and ISO 519 PC sync terminal, compatible Auto FP up to 1/4000. Current USA flash-control text mentions a nonexistent built-in flash, while Photography Blog denies the PC terminal despite listing it elsewhere; Japan explicitly confirms the terminalNo built-in flash; ISO 518 accessory shoe and compatible external i-TTL Speedlights
Exposure controlsP/S/A/M; 2016-pixel RGB matrix, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±3 EV compensation, exposure/flash and white-balance bracketing; two-exposure HDR, interval timer and dual-axis virtual horizon. Mechanical exposure dials remain readable when powered offAuto, P/S/A/M and user settings; ±5 EV still-image or ±3 EV movie compensation
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalElectronic
Screen size3.2″3.2″
Screen dots921,0002,100,000
TouchscreenNoYes
Tilting screenNoYes
Display detailFixed 3.2-inch TFT, approximately 921000 dots USA or 920000 Japan; 170° viewing angle and approximately 100% coverage, adjustable brightness and top status LCDVari-angle TFT with approximately 100% coverage and 170° viewing angle; dots count subpixels
Viewfinder detailPentaprism; approximately 100% FX coverage or 97% DX, 0.7× magnification with 50mm f/1.4 at infinity, 15 mm eyepoint, grid and depth-of-field preview0.5-inch UXGA OLED, approximately 5.76 million dots, 100% coverage, 0.8× magnification and 21 mm eyepoint; maker maximum brightness 4000 cd/m² and DCI-P3 gamut
Connections and design
Wi-Fi–Yes
Bluetooth–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)1400 photographs410 photographs
Body weight710 g670 g
Release detailNovember 2013 release month; Nikon Japan records actual sale on 28 November, with global announcement dated 5 November. The regional day does not establish earliest worldwide sale; Digital Camera World's introductory 2014-vintage wording differs from maker's 2013 releaseAnnounced on 17 June 2024; Nikon US states availability in late June. Main retains June 2024 because the exact first UK retail day is unconfirmed.
Recording mediaOne SD/SDHC/SDXC slot with UHS-I in the battery compartmentCFexpress Type B/XQD slot and UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC slot; overflow, backup and separate format recording
PortsHi-Speed USB, mini HDMI Type C, PC sync and accessory terminal for MC-DC2 cable release, WR-1/WR-R10 remote or GP-1/GP-1A GPS; shutter button accepts a traditional threaded cable releaseUSB-C SuperSpeed USB, full-size HDMI Type A, 3.5 mm microphone/line and headphone sockets, accessory terminal for MC-DC2 remote release
Wireless connectionsNo built-in Wi-Fi or GPS; optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter and GP-1/GP-1A GPS. Photography Blog's WU-1b wording conflicts with Nikon's WU-1a specificationWi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 5.0; SnapBridge and Nikon Imaging Cloud
Battery life detailEN-EL14a, approximately 1400 CIPA shots; current USA also lists EN-EL14 compatibilityEN-EL15c; CIPA approximately 410 monitor shots with power saving enabled or 390 without; EVF 380 with power saving or 360 without. Tested with NIKKOR Z 24–70mm f/4 S. Movie battery-life claim approximately 100 minutes. EN-EL15b/15a compatibility gives shorter endurance; optional MB-N14 accepts two batteries.
ChargingExternal MH-24 charger; optional EH-5b AC adapter with EP-5A connectorUSB charging and power delivery; optional EH-8P or EH-7P; EN-EL15c/15b rechargeable in camera. Nikon UK states no charger included.
DimensionsApproximately 143.5 × 110 × 66.5 mmApproximately 138.5 × 101.5 × 74 mm
Weight detailApproximately 710 g body only; 765 g with battery and SD card, excluding body capApproximately 670 g body only or 760 g with battery/card, excluding body cap and shoe cover
MaterialsMagnesium-alloy top, back and bottom covers; dust- and water-resistant sealing. Global maker specifies all three metal covers rather than only the top/back described by Digital Camera WorldMagnesium alloy and Sereebo material; dust/moisture-resistant construction, maker operating range −10°C to 40°C
ColoursSilver or black–
In the boxEN-EL14a, MH-24, UC-E6 USB cable, AN-DC9 strap, BF-1B body cap, BS-1 shoe cover, DK-26 eyepiece cap with cord and DK-17 eyepiece (Japan package)EN-EL15c, AN-DC26 strap, UC-E25 USB cable, HDMI/USB cable clip, BS-1 shoe cover, DK-29 eyepiece and BF-N1 body cap
Video
Highest video resolution–6048 × 3402 at 59.94 fps
Video detailStill-image camera with live view; no movie recordingN-RAW 12-bit 6048 × 3402 up to 59.94p; 4032 × 2268 RAW up to 59.94p and cropped DX 3984 × 2240 up to 119.88p. ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 8/10-bit and H.264 have mode-dependent limits. Conventional 5.4K 5376 × 3024 up to 60p; UHD up to 120p with crop at the highest rate; Full HD up to 240p. N-Log, HLG, waveform, timecode and RAW proxy recording. Current maker recording-time limit 125 minutes, subject to temperature, power and media conditions.
Audio–Built-in stereo microphones; PCM 48 kHz/24-bit for NEV/MOV or AAC 48 kHz/16-bit for MP4; external microphone/line input and headphone monitoring

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