Z6 IIvs Nikon Zf
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
All-Round Full-Frame Photography — Z6 II (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.
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
Z6 II (2020)
- Nikon DSLR users ready to move to mirrorless
- Photographers who need a reliable all-rounder without specialising
- Video creators wanting 4K/60p in a weather-sealed body
- Enthusiasts who shoot everything from portraits to travel
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: These cameras are closely matched across the key specs below. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z6 II (2020) | Nikon Zf (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 273 points, Eye AF, subject tracking | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 14fps mechanical, 14fps electronic (12-bit RAW) | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~410 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 705g (body, battery, card) | 710g with battery |
| Dimensions | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z6 II | Nikon Zf |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Video | — | |
| Street | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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