Nikon Z Z 6II Black 2020
The 24.5MP full-frame BSI-CMOS sensor paired with IBIS and weather sealing delivers strong low-light performance and a 14fps burst rate. Its 4K 60p video with full pixel readout and 10-bit log output suits hybrid shooting, while the dual EXPEED 6 processors handle fast autofocus. Best for stills photographers and videographers who need reliable 4K capture in demanding conditions, such as event coverage or run-and-gun documentary work.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong battery (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong display (82th percentile) 82th
- Strong af (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
- Below average evf (34th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | BSI-CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.5 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 273 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 14 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
| Battery Life | 410 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z Z 6II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a1 a1 II | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.5MP 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 | 14 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 101 | 609 | 658 | 579 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z Z 6II | 78.8 | 34.2 | 66.5 | 70.8 | 50.5 | 51.8 | 91.1 | 81.5 | 25.2 | 69.9 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 86.1 | 94.4 | 92.7 | 88.9 | 57 | 96.2 | 98.9 | 92 | 99.5 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95 | 98.5 | 96.4 | 90.1 | 98.8 | 66.6 | 91.5 | 99.4 | 96.7 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 86.5 | 95.1 | 89.1 | 84 | 95.2 | 97.9 | 96.6 | 81.5 | 92 | 93.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 82.4 | 86.1 | 97.4 | 95 | 97.2 | 54.5 | 88.7 | 81.5 | 77.8 | 96 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 88.6 | 88.6 | 99.8 | 83.8 | 38.8 | 93.9 | 81.5 | 76 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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