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Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z6 III
The Nikon Z6 II and the Nikon Z6 III side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
Pick the Nikon Z6 III if you want a newer model (2024 against 2020), which usually means better autofocus and video. On these specs the Nikon Z6 II has no clear advantage: choose it if the price, the handling or a lens you own decides it.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Nikon Z6 II | Nikon Z6 III |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Nikon | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Sensor | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm |
| Crop factor | 1× | 1× |
| Resolution | 24.5 MP | 24.5 MP |
| Stabilisation | in the body | in the body |
| Announced | 2020 | 2024 |
| Type | mirrorless camera | mirrorless camera |
| Weight | 705 glighter | 760 g |
| Lenses in this guide | 153 for its sensor, 80 more with a crop | 153 for its sensor, 80 more with a crop |
Sensor size
Crop factors: Nikon Z6 II 1×, Nikon Z6 III 1×.
What a 50mm frames like
Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 50mm on full frame.
Lenses
Both take Nikon Z lenses, so a lens bought for one works on the other: 153 lenses in this guide cover both sensors.
The Nikon Z6 II: 153 Nikon Z lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Nikon Z6 III: 153 Nikon Z lenses in this guide cover its sensor.