Here is a Nikon Z6 vs. Nikon Z6 II specifications comparison based on the data provided by Nikon USA (I think the price of the old Z6 has to come down more in order to make any sense buying that model, with the Z6 II you get a much better camera for an extra $200):
| Nikon Z6 ($1,796.95) | Nikon Z6 II ($1,996.95) | ||
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| Lens Mount | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Nikon Z mount | Nikon Z mount | ||
| Effective Pixels (Megapixels) | |||
| 24.5 million | 24.5 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 | |||
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, M, SCENE and EFFECT modes | -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 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 | ||
| 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 | -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 | |||
Exposure, flash, white balance, and ADL | 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-mo, when quality is fixed at high | 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 Playback Zoom Cropping | 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 | ||
| Battery / Batteries | |||
One EN-EL15b rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 can also be used, but note that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge and that charging AC adapter can be used to charge 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) | |||
| 310 shots (CIPA) Movies:Approx. 85 min. of movie recording | 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. | ||
| AC Adapter | |||
EH-7P Charging AC Adapter 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 in.100.5 mm x 2.7 in.67.5 mm | 5.3 in.134 mm x 4.0 in.100.5 mm x 2.8 in.69.5 mm | ||
| Approx. Weight | |||
| 20.7 oz.585 g camera body only | 21.7 oz.615 g camera body only | ||
Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II pre-order links:
- US: B&H Photo | Adorama
- DE: Calumet
- UK: Park Cameras | WEX Photo
- CA: Nikon Z6 II | Nikon Z7 II
