D6vs Nikon Zf
Nikon
D6 (2020)
Starting from £3200 new
Best for Professional Sports, Press & Wildlife Photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional Sports, Press & Wildlife Photography — D6 (2020): Nikon's final and finest DSLR — the D6 brought 105 all-cross-type AF points, 14fps, and built-in LAN to the F mount. The last word in optical viewfinder photography.
Street & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.
Who should buy what
D6 (2020)
- Sports, wildlife, and press photographers who prefer an optical viewfinder
- Professional Nikon shooters with a substantial F-mount lens collection
- Photojournalists who need built-in LAN for wire transmission
- Nikon system professionals seeking a used flagship at under-new-price value
Nikon Zf (2023)
- Photographers who want full-frame Z quality in a retro-styled body
- Street and travel photographers attracted to the classic dial aesthetic
- Zfc owners who want to step up to full-frame without losing the retro design
- Anyone who wants the best-looking full-frame mirrorless available
Quick take: The nikon zf has the highest resolution at 24mp; the nikon zf is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | D6 (2020) | Nikon Zf (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,200 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.8MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K UHD 30fps | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Multi-CAM 3500FX III — 105 AF points, all cross-type | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 14fps mechanical | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~3580 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1450g (body only) | 710g with battery |
| Dimensions | 160 × 163.5 × 92mm | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.36M dots | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon F mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD slots | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Ethernet (built-in), USB 3.1 | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | D6 | Nikon Zf |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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