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Nikon Z6III vs Nikon Z 7II

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NikonZ6IIINikonZ 7II
Overview
ReleasedJune 2024December 2020
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatFull frameFull frame
Sensor typePartially stacked CMOSCMOS
Sensor dimensions35.9 × 23.9 mm35.9 × 23.9 mm
Effective resolution24.5 MP45.7 MP
Largest image6048 × 40328256 × 5504
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–6400064–25600
Sensor detail26.79 million total pixels; sensor cleaning and image-dust-off reference data for NX Studio; pixel-shift frames require software combination and a static camera/subjectUK publishes 45.7 million effective pixels, Japan 45.75 million; 46.89 million total. Image-sensor cleaning and Image Dust Off reference data; backside illumination identified by both reviews.
Image formats14-bit NEF RAW with lossless or high-efficiency compression; JPEG and HEIF; RAW plus JPEG or HEIFNEF RAW 12/14-bit with lossless, compressed or uncompressed options; medium/small RAW restricted to 12-bit lossless; JPEG and simultaneous RAW plus JPEG. DX, 5:4, square and 16:9 still crops supported.
ISO detailStandard 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.Expandable to equivalent ISO 32–102400; auto ISO available
Image processorEXPEED 7Dual EXPEED 6 (Photography Blog and TechRadar)
Lens and shooting
Lens mountNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
StabilisationSensor shiftSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst120 fps10 fps
Lens detailNIKKOR Z lenses; NIKKOR F lenses require an adapter and retain model-dependent restrictionsNIKKOR Z lenses; compatible F-mount NIKKOR lenses require an adapter with model-dependent restrictions
AutofocusHybrid 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.Hybrid phase/contrast detection, 493 single-point FX positions and human/animal face and eye detection. Maker sensitivity −3 EV or −4 EV with low-light AF, in AF-S at ISO 100, 20°C and f/2.0.
ShutterMechanical 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.Mechanical focal-plane, electronic front-curtain and electronic shutters; 1/8000 to 30 seconds, Bulb/Time and manual extension to 900 seconds. Flash sync 1/200 second; Auto FP supported.
Burst detailExtended 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.Continuous H extended up to 10 fps, or approximately 9 fps with 14-bit RAW; maximum requires MF/AF-S or AF-C single-point AF, otherwise approximately 9/8 fps respectively. Continuous H 5.5 fps or 5 fps with 14-bit RAW; Continuous L 1–5 fps. Silent-shutter and buffer/card/settings further limit speed.
Stabilisation detailFive-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.Five-axis image-sensor shift plus supported lens VR; TechRadar describes a five-stop claim and regularly achieved about three stops in its testing
FlashNo built-in flash; ISO 518 accessory shoe and compatible external i-TTL SpeedlightsNo built-in flash; ISO 518 hot shoe with compatible i-TTL Speedlights and wireless-flash accessories
Exposure controlsAuto, P/S/A/M and user settings; ±5 EV still-image or ±3 EV movie compensationAuto/P/S/A/M and three user-setting banks; compensation ±5 EV; matrix, centre-weighted, spot and highlight-weighted metering
Video
Highest video resolution6048 × 3402 at 59.94 fps3840 × 2160 at 59.94 fps
Video detailN-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.UHD 3840 × 2160 up to 59.94p; 60/50p uses Normal quality at up to 360 Mbps and cannot be selected with a DX lens. TechRadar reports a 1.08× crop at 4K/60p and full sensor width at 4K/30p. Full HD up to 119.88p uses a DX image area at 120/100p; 4×/5× slow-motion modes omit audio. MOV/MP4 H.264, recordings up to 29 minutes 59 seconds with mode/card restrictions; electronic VR, timecode, time-lapse, external N-Log and HLG output.
AudioBuilt-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 monitoringBuilt-in stereo microphones or 3.5 mm external microphone with attenuator; PCM in MOV or AAC in MP4, headphone monitoring available
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3.2″3.2″
Screen dots2,100,0002,100,000
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailVari-angle TFT with approximately 100% coverage and 170° viewing angle; dots count subpixelsTilting touchscreen, approximately 100% coverage and 170° viewing angle; dots count subpixels
Viewfinder detail0.5-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 gamut0.5-inch Quad-VGA OLED, approximately 3.69 million dots, 100% coverage, 0.8× magnification and 21 mm eyepoint
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)410 photographs440 photographs
Body weight670 g615 g
Release detailAnnounced on 17 June 2024; Nikon US states availability in late June. Main retains June 2024 because the exact first UK retail day is unconfirmed.Nikon Japan records first sale on 11 December 2020; exact first UK retail day is not independently established
Recording mediaCFexpress Type B/XQD slot and UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC slot; overflow, backup and separate format recordingOne CFexpress Type B/XQD slot and one UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC slot; overflow, backup, RAW/JPEG separation and card copying
PortsUSB-C SuperSpeed USB, full-size HDMI Type A, 3.5 mm microphone/line and headphone sockets, accessory terminal for MC-DC2 remote releaseUSB-C SuperSpeed USB, HDMI Type C mini connector, 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets and accessory terminal for compatible remote cords
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 5.0; SnapBridge and Nikon Imaging CloudWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4/5 GHz and Bluetooth 4.2; SnapBridge
Battery life detailEN-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.EN-EL15c; CIPA monitor approximately 440 shots with power saving or 420 without; EVF 380 with power saving or 360 without. Movie battery claim approximately 105 minutes with monitor or 100 with EVF. Earlier EN-EL15 variants give fewer shots; optional MB-N11/MB-N10 hold two batteries.
ChargingUSB charging and power delivery; optional EH-8P or EH-7P; EN-EL15c/15b rechargeable in camera. Nikon UK states no charger included.USB-C charging/power with compatible equipment; in-camera charging supports EN-EL15c/15b; MH-25a external charger, optional EH-7P or compatible AC adapter with EP-5B connector
DimensionsApproximately 138.5 × 101.5 × 74 mmApproximately 134 × 100.5 × 69.5 mm
Weight detailApproximately 670 g body only or 760 g with battery/card, excluding body cap and shoe coverApproximately 615 g body only or 705 g with battery/card, excluding body cap
MaterialsMagnesium alloy and Sereebo material; dust/moisture-resistant construction, maker operating range −10°C to 40°CWeather sealing described by both reviews; maker operating range 0–40°C
In the boxEN-EL15c, AN-DC26 strap, UC-E25 USB cable, HDMI/USB cable clip, BS-1 shoe cover, DK-29 eyepiece and BF-N1 body capBF-N1 body cap, DK-29 eyecup, EN-EL15c battery, MH-25a charger, HDMI/USB clip, AN-DC19 strap, UC-E24 USB cable and BS-1 shoe cover; charger plug varies by region, current Japan also lists AN-DC26 as a strap alternative

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