Z6 IIIvs Z7
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — Z7 (2018): 45MP full-frame in the same body as the Z6 — choose your priority.
Who should buy what
Z6 III (2024)
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
Z7 (2018)
- Nikon shooters who need maximum resolution
- Landscape photographers coming from DSLR
Quick take: The z7 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the z7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z6 III (2024) | Z7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) | 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 9fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 760g body only | 585g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Nikon Z-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z6 III | Z7 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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