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Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z5
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
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.6 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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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
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
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.
Nikon Z5
Camera summary
The Nikon Z5, made by Nikon, is a powerful SLR-style mirrorless camera. Announced on July 20, 2020. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 102400. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.
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 |
0.8 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
3.7 out of 5 stars
|
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon Z6, 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
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 24 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
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
The battery of this camera can last up to 470 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.
Autofocus specs |
Nikon Z6 | Nikon Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Nikon Z5 |
| HDMI | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB | USB |
| Wireless connectivity | Built-In | Built-In |
| DXO color depth | 25.3 | 0.0 |
| DXO dynamic range | 14.3 | 0.0 |
| DXO low light ISO | 3299.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO overall score | 95.0 | 0.0 |
Exposure mode |
Nikon Z6 | Nikon Z5 |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | Yes |
Yes |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Nikon Z6 | Nikon Z5 |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Aug. 23, 2018 | July 20, 2020 |
| Body type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| msrp | $749.95 | $996.95 |
| model | Nikon Z6 | Nikon Z5 |
| Predecessor model | Nikon Z5 | |
| Successor model | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Nikon Z6 |
Lense |
Nikon Z6 | Nikon Z5 |
| 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 | Nikon Z5 |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 2 |
| Storage type | XQD card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Nikon Z6 | Nikon Z5 |
| 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 | 12.0 fps | 4.5 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 | Nikon Z5 |
| Battery life | 330 shots | 470 shots |
| Battery model | EN-EL15b | EN-EL15c |
| 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 68mm | 134 x 101 x 70mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 675 grs | 675 grs |
Screen |
Nikon Z6 | Nikon Z5 |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | - | - |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Touch screen | Yes |
Yes |
Sensor |
Nikon Z6 | Nikon Z5 |
| Max boosted ISO | 204800 | 102400 |
| Max image resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 6016 x 4016 |
| 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 | 24 |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Headphone port |
Nikon Z6 | Nikon Z5 |
| 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 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Viewfinder |
Nikon Z6 | Nikon Z5 |
| viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 3,690k dots |