Nikon Z6 II vs. Nikon Z7 II specifications comparison





Nikon Z6 II vs. Nikon Z7 II specifications comparison based on the data provided by Nikon USA:

Nikon Z6 II ($1,996.95) Nikon Z7 II ($2,996.95)
Lens Mount
Nikon Z mount
Nikon Z mount
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
24.5 million 45.7 million
Sensor Size
35.9 mm x 23.9 mm 35.9 mm x 23.9 mm
Image Sensor Format
FX
FX
File Format Still Images
NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit (lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed); large, medium, and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression)
TIFF (RGB)
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression; optimal quality compression available
NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit (lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed); large, medium, and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression)
TIFF (RGB)
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression; optimal quality compression available
NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
Storage Media
SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-II compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards
CFexpress (Type B)
XQD Type Memory
SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-II compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards
CFexpress (Type B)
XQD Type Memory
Viewfinder Frame Coverage
Approx.100% horizontal100% vertical Approx.100% horizontal100% vertical
Viewfinder Magnification
Approx.0.8x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m -1) Approx.0.8x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m -1)
Viewfinder Eyepoint
21 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
21 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
Exposure Compensation
-5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M
-5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M
Picture Control
Auto
Flat
Landscape
Monochrome
Neutral
Portrait
Standard
Vivid
Creative Picture Controls: (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon)
Selected Picture Control can be modified
Storage for custom Picture Controls
Auto
Flat
Landscape
Monochrome
Neutral
Portrait
Standard
Vivid
Creative Picture Controls: (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon)
Selected Picture Control can be modified
Storage for custom Picture Controls
ISO Sensitivity
ISO 100 – 51,200 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 or 2 EV (ISO 204,800 equivalent) above ISO 51,200; auto ISO sensitivity control available
ISO 64 – 25,600 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 32 equivalent) below ISO 64 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 102,400 equivalent) above
ISO 25,600; auto ISO sensitivity control available
Flash Sync Modes
Front-curtain sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync
Slow rear-curtain sync
Slow sync
Off
Front-curtain sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync
Slow rear-curtain sync
Slow sync
Off
Flash Compensation
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modeling illumination, FV lock, Color Information Communication, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, unified flash control
i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modeling illumination, FV lock, Color Information Communication, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, unified flash control
White Balance
Auto (3 types)
Choose color temperature (2,500 K–10,000 K)
Cloudy
Direct sunlight
Flash
Fluorescent (7 types)
Incandescent
Natural light auto
Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), all with fine-tuning
Shade
Auto (3 types)
Choose color temperature (2,500 K–10,000 K)
Cloudy
Direct sunlight
Flash
Fluorescent (7 types)
Incandescent
Natural light auto
Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), all with fine-tuning
Shade
White Balance Bracketing
Yes
Yes
Movie
4K UHD 3,840×2,160 / 30 fps
4K UHD 3,840×2,160 / 25 fps
4K UHD 3,840×2,160 / 24 fps
Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 120 fps
Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 100 fps
Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 60 fps
Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 50 fps
Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 30 fps
Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 25 fps
Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps
Full HD 1,920×1,080 slow-mo / 30 fps x4
Full HD 1,920×1,080 slow-mo / 25 fps x4
Full HD 1,920×1,080 slow-mo / 24 fps x5
Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively
Quality selection available at all sizes except 3,840 x 2,160, 1,920 x 1,080 120p/100p, and 1,920 x 1,080 slow-motion, when quality is fixed at m
4K UHD 3,840×2,160 / 60 fps
4K UHD 3,840×2,160 / 50 fps
4K UHD 3,840×2,160 / 30 fps
4K UHD 3,840×2,160 / 25 fps
4K UHD 3,840×2,160 / 24 fps
Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 120 fps
Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 100 fps
Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 60 fps
Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 50 fps
Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 30 fps
Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 25 fps
Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps
Full HD 1,920×1,080 slow-mo / 30 fps x4
Full HD 1,920×1,080 slow-mo / 25 fps x4
Full HD 1,920×1,080 slow-mo / 24 fps x5
Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively
Quality selection available at all sizes except 3,840 x 2,160, 1,920 x 1,080 120p/100p, and 1,920 x 1,080 slow-motion, when quality is fixed at m
Movie Audio
Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity can be adjusted
Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity can be adjusted
Monitor Size
3.2 in. diagonal 3.2 in. diagonal
Monitor Resolution
2,100,000 dots
Monitor Type
Tilting TFT
Touch-Sensitive LCD
Tilting TFT
Touch-Sensitive LCD
Playback Functions
Auto Image Rotation
Full-frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images)
Highlights
Histogram Display
Location Data Display
Movie Playback
Photo and/or Movie Slide Shows
Photo Information
Picture Rating
Playback with Playback Zoom
Auto Image Rotation
Full-frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images)
Highlights
Histogram Display
Location Data Display
Movie Playback
Photo and/or Movie Slide Shows
Photo Information
Picture Rating
Playback with Playback Zoom
Playback Zoom Cropping
Battery / Batteries
One EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery
EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 batteries can also be used. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN-EL15c. The EH-7P charging AC adapter can be used to charge EN-EL15c/EN-EL15b batteries only.
One EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery
EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 batteries can also be used. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN-EL15c. The EH-7P charging AC adapter can be used to charge EN-EL15c/EN-EL15b batteries only.
Battery Life (shots per charge)


Photo Mode: Number of Shots

Viewfinder only with Energy saving mode enabled: Approx. 400 shotsViewfinder only with Energy saving mode disabled: Approx. 340 shotsMonitor only with Energy saving mode enabled: Approx. 450 shotsMonitor only with Energy saving mode disabled: Approx. 410 shots

Movie Mode: Length of Footage

Viewfinder only: Approx. 100 minutesMonitor only: Approx. 100 minutes
Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standard. Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/3.6 °F) with a NIKKOR Z 24–70mm f/4 S lens and a SONY CEB-G128 memory card under the following test conditions: one photograph taken at default settings once every 30 seconds.

Actual battery endurance as measured under conditions specified by CIPA. Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/3.6 °F) with a NIKKOR Z 24–70mm f/4 S lens and a SONY CEB-G128 memory card. Measurement performed at default settings. Each shot can be up to 29 minutes 59 seconds in length. If camera temperature rises, recording may end before maximum length or size is reached.


Photo Mode: Number of Shots

Viewfinder only with Energy saving mode enabled: Approx. 380 shotsViewfinder only with Energy saving mode disabled: Approx. 360 shotsMonitor only with Energy saving mode enabled: Approx. 440 shotsMonitor only with Energy saving mode disabled: Approx. 420 shots

Movie Mode: Length of Footage

Viewfinder only: Approx. 100 minutesMonitor only: Approx. 105 minutes
Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standard. Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/3.6 °F) with a NIKKOR Z 24–70mm f/4 S lens and a SONY CEB-G128 memory card under the following test conditions: one photograph taken at default settings once every 30 seconds.

Actual battery endurance as measured under conditions specified by CIPA. Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/3.6 °F) with a NIKKOR Z 24–70mm f/4 S lens and a SONY CEB-G128 memory card. Measurement performed at default settings. Each shot can be up to 29 minutes 59 seconds in length. If camera temperature rises, recording may end before maximum length or size is reached.
AC Adapter
EH-7P Charging AC Adapter
EH-5d/EH-5c/EH-5b AC Adapter (requires EP-5B power connector, available separately)
EH-7P Charging AC Adapter
EH-5d/EH-5c/EH-5b AC Adapter (requires EP-5B power connector, available separately)
Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5.3 in.134 mm x 4.0 in.100.5 mm x 2.8 in.69.5 mm 5.3 in.134 mm x 4.0 in.100.5 mm x 2.8 in.69.5 mm
Approx. Weight
21.7 oz.615 g
camera body only
21.7 oz.615 g
camera body only

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