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Nikon Z6 Series

Nikon's full-frame hybrid workhorse — across three generations.

The Z6 line sits at the heart of Nikon's full-frame Z system. The original Z6 established the formula; the Z6 II brought dual processors and improved buffer; the Z6 III was a significant step forward with a partially stacked sensor, improved autofocus and 6K video capability.

📷 3 generations 💷 £ → £2199 current
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Z6
Generation 1
Nikon Z6
£749 Released 2018 Nikon's proof of concept — and a genuinely excellent camera.
25MP 4K 30fps (full-width), 1080p 120fps 273-point phase-detect hybrid AF 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops 12fps 310 shots (CIPA) Weather sealed 585g (body only)
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Z6 II
Generation 2
Nikon Z6 II
£1699 Released 2020 The Z6 II is the Nikon most photographers should buy. It's balanced across every discipline — stills, video, autofocus, weather sealing — without overpaying for megapixels you don't need. The Z-mount glass is superb.
25MP 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion Phase-detect, 273 points, Eye AF, subject tracking 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) 14fps mechanical, 14fps electronic (12-bit RAW) ~410 shots (CIPA) Weather sealed 705g (body, battery, card)
What's new in this generation
  • Video: 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion
  • Price: +£950 vs previous
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Z6 III
Current generation
Nikon Z6 III
£2199 Released 2024 Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
25MP 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic ~380 shots (CIPA) Weather sealed 760g body only
What's new in this generation
  • Burst rate: 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic
  • Video: 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit
  • Price: +£500 vs previous
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All generations at a glance
Spec Z6 (2018) Z6 II (2020) Z6 III (2024)
Price £749£1699£2199
Resolution 25MP25MP25MP
Video 4K 30fps (full-width), 1080p 120fps4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses)5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops
Burst Rate 12fps14fps mechanical, 14fps electronic (12-bit RAW)20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic
Battery 310 shots (CIPA)~410 shots (CIPA)~380 shots (CIPA)
Weather Sealed YesYesYes
Weight 585g (body only)705g (body, battery, card)760g body only