Nikon Z 6II 2020
Dual EXPEED 6 processors drive 12fps bursts and a deep buffer, while the full-frame sensor and 5-stop IBIS maintain sharpness. The bundled NIKKOR Z 24-200mm VR lens leverages the wide Z-mount for consistent edge-to-edge illumination, and robust weather sealing adds field reliability. This kit suits sports and wildlife shooters needing a versatile telephoto range with handheld stability in demanding conditions.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong af (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong burst (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)
- Below average display (24th percentile)
- Below average sensor (25th percentile)
- Below average evf (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Processor | EXPEED 6 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 273 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 12 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z 6II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Sony a1 II | Fujifilm X-H2 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | ?MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 273 | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 12 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 609 | 658 | 579 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z 6II | 78.4 | 33.9 | 92.2 | 69.2 | 45.2 | 24.5 | 44.7 | 23.5 | 58.8 | 15.2 | 83 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 86 | 94.4 | 92.5 | 98.1 | 57.1 | 96.2 | 99 | 92.8 | 92.1 | 99.5 |
| Sony a1 II Compare | 95 | 98.5 | 96.4 | 89.9 | 98.6 | 67.2 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 92.8 | 96.8 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 86.2 | 95.1 | 89 | 83.8 | 99.9 | 98.6 | 96.7 | 81.1 | 92.8 | 87.1 | 93 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 82 | 86 | 97.4 | 94.9 | 96.8 | 54.4 | 88.6 | 81.1 | 92.8 | 77.6 | 95.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 88.4 | 88.5 | 99.8 | 82.5 | 38 | 93.8 | 81.1 | 92.8 | 87.1 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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