Who produces the sensors for Nikon’s mirrorless cameras?


Here is an updated list of Nikon cameras and their sensor manufacturers (the list for DSLR cameras can be found here) – it appears that in 2024, Nikon started predominantly using Tower Semiconductor sensors:

ModelYearSensorSensor Manufacturer
Nikon Z52020Full-frame CMOS 24.3MPSony
Nikon Z6II2020Full-frame BSI CMOS 24.5MPSony
Nikon Z7II2020Full-frame BSI CMOS 45.7MPSony
Nikon Z92021Full-frame stacked CMOS 45.7MPSony (IMX609AQJ)
Nikon Zfc2021APS-C BSI CMOS 20.9MPSony (source)
Nikon Z302022APS-C BSI CMOS 20.9MPSony (source)
Nikon Z82023Full-frame stacked CMOS 45.7MPSony (based on Z9 architecture)
Nikon Zf2023Full-frame BSI CMOS 24.5MPSony
Nikon Z502024APS-C CMOS 20.9MPTower Semiconductor (aka TowerJazz)
Nikon Z50II2024APS-C CMOS 20.9MPTower Semiconductor
Nikon Z6III2024Full-frame partially stacked CMOS 24.5MPTower Semiconductor (designed in-house by Nikon) Sony IMX820AQJ CMOS sensor
Nikon Z5II2025Full-frame BSI CMOS 24.5MPSony
Nikon ZR2025Full-frame partially stacked CMOS 24.5MPSony IMX820AQJ CMOS sensor (based on Z6III)

Please note that the above information is not official, and some sensor manufacturers may be incorrect (specifically for the APS-C Zfc, Z30, and Z50II models).

Update – the Nikon Z6III sensor is made by Sony (Sony’s IMX820AQJ CMOS sensor):

List of all Nikon DSLR cameras and their sensor manufacturer/designer

Inside Nikon’s secret sensor design lab

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