Nikon Z Z6 Black 2018
Nikon
88 Overall Score
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Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
Leica
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nikon Z Z6 Black 2018
88 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
The Nikon Z6 is widely praised for its excellent image quality, solid build, and user-friendly controls, especially for existing Nikon users. While some note the single memory card slot and battery life as drawbacks, the camera's performance in low light, autofocus, and video capabilities are highly regarded. A few users found it heavier than expected or missed a built-in flash, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Solid build quality
- Great low-light performance
- Intuitive controls for Nikon users
- Excellent electronic viewfinder
Cons
- Single memory card slot
- Battery life could be better
- No built-in flash
- Heavier than expected for mirrorless
- XQD cards are expensive
Image quality 8
Build quality 5
Autofocus performance 6
Low light performance 4
Battery life 3
Memory card slot 3
Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Beginner
Wedding Events
Video
Photography
Sports Wildlife
Product Photography
Travel
Youtube
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z6 | Leica SL SL2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.5 MP | 47.29999923706055 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 6 | Maestro III |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 273 | Contrast Detection: 225 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✗ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 12 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 20 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/40000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | 100 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | — |
| Codec | H.264 | MOV, MP4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 5.8M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.58 kg★ | 0.83 kg |
| Battery Life | 310 shots | 370 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB Type-C (USB 3.1) |
| HDMI | Mini-HDMI | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z Z6 Black 2018
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong evf (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong evf (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Nikon Z Z6 Black 2018
No current pricing available
Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z6
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 10 usage categories and 6 of 33 specs.
