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Nikon Z6 Mark II vs Nikon Z6

Nikon Z6 Mark II

Nikon Z6 Mark II

Camera summary

The Nikon Z6 Mark II, made by Nikon, is a powerful SLR-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Oct. 14, 2020. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 204800. Well, that's what I call a night vision camera, its ISO will allow you to work practically in conditions were light is poor, practically darkness, way to go, especially if you enjoy night photography.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
5.0 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
3.3 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.7 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.7 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon Z6, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Nikon Z6

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon Z6 Mark III, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Nikon Z6 Mark III

Sensor

This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 25 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 273 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

3840 x 2160

Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

EN-EL15c

The battery of this camera can last up to 410 shots per charge with the included EN-EL15c battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.

Nikon Z6

Nikon Z6

Camera summary

The Nikon Z6, made by Nikon, is a powerful SLR-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Aug. 23, 2018. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 204800. Well, that's what I call a night vision camera, its ISO will allow you to work practically in conditions were light is poor, practically darkness, way to go, especially if you enjoy night photography.

See full specifications
Feature Score
Autofocus specs
5.0 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
3.3 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.6 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.6 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon Z5, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Nikon Z5

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon Z6 Mark II, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Nikon Z6 Mark II

Sensor

This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 25 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 273 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

3840 x 2160

Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

EN-EL15b

The battery of this camera can last up to 330 shots per charge with the included EN-EL15b battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.

Autofocus specs

Nikon Z6 Mark II Nikon Z6
Af center
Yes
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Yes
Af phase detection
Yes
Yes
Af selective
Yes
Yes
Af single
Yes
Yes
Af touch
Yes
Yes
Af tracking
Yes
Yes
Number of cross focus points - -
Number of focus points 273 273

Connectivity

Nikon Z6 Mark II Nikon Z6
HDMI
Yes
Yes
USB USB USB
Wireless connectivity Built-In Built-In
DXO color depth 25.0 25.3
DXO dynamic range 14.4 14.3
DXO low light ISO 3303.0 3299.0
DXO overall score 94.0 95.0

Exposure mode

Nikon Z6 Mark II Nikon Z6
AF area
No
No
average
Yes
Yes
Center weighted
Yes
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
Yes
partial
No
No
spot
Yes
Yes

General

Nikon Z6 Mark II Nikon Z6
AKA - -
announced Oct. 14, 2020 Aug. 23, 2018
Body type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
brand Nikon Nikon
msrp $1,496.95 $749.95
model Nikon Z6 Mark II Nikon Z6
Predecessor model Nikon Z6 Nikon Z5
Successor model Nikon Z6 Mark III Nikon Z6 Mark II

Lense

Nikon Z6 Mark II Nikon Z6
Focal length multiplier 1x 1x
Lens mount Nikon Z Nikon Z
Manual focus
Yes
Yes
Macro focus range - -
Number of lenses 115 115

Other features

Nikon Z6 Mark II Nikon Z6
GPS - -
Self-timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Storage slots 2 1
Storage type CFexpress Type B / XQD XQD card
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Nikon Z6 Mark II Nikon Z6
AE bracketing
Yes
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Yes
Built-in flash
No
No
Custom white balance
Yes
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
Yes
External flash
Yes
Yes
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Image stabilization
Yes
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Yes
Max continuous shooting 14.0 fps 12.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Minimum shutter speed 30 30
Shutter priority
Yes
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes
Yes

Physical

Nikon Z6 Mark II Nikon Z6
Battery life 410 shots 330 shots
Battery model EN-EL15c EN-EL15b
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
No
No
Environmental sealing
Yes
Yes
Freeze proof
No
No
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm 134 x 101 x 68mm
Shock proof
No
No
Water proof
No
No
Weight 705 grs 675 grs

Screen

Nikon Z6 Mark II Nikon Z6
Live view
Yes
Yes
Screen resolution - -
Screen size - -
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Touch screen
Yes
Yes

Sensor

Nikon Z6 Mark II Nikon Z6
Max boosted ISO 204800 204800
Max image resolution 6048 x 4024 6048 x 4024
Max native ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Yes
Yes
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9 mm 35.9 x 23.9 mm
Sensor resolution 25 25
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS

Headphone port

Nikon Z6 Mark II Nikon Z6
Headphone port
Yes
Yes
Max video resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Microphone port
Yes
Yes
Video formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM

Viewfinder

Nikon Z6 Mark II Nikon Z6
viewfinder Electronic Electronic
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,690k dots