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Z6 III vs Z7
Quick take: The Z7 has the highest resolution at 46MP; the Z7 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
Z6 III — Hybrid Video & Action: Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
Z7 — Landscape, Studio, Commercial: 45MP full-frame in the same body as the Z6 — choose your priority.
Who should buy what
Z6 III (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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)
is the right camera for you if…
- Nikon shooters who need maximum resolution
- Landscape photographers coming from DSLR
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Z6 IIINikon · 2024 | Z7Nikon · 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £1,099Best |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 45.7MPBest |
| 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 electronicBest | 9fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA)Best | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 760g (body only) | 585g (body only)Best |
| 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 |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Z6 III
Z7
Portrait
8.4/10
7.5/10
Street
6.3/10
5.9/10
Travel
6.0/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
8.3/10
6.1/10
Vlogging & Video
6.4/10
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Filmmaking
7.8/10
6.2/10
Documentary
7.9/10
6.4/10
Sports & Action
9.2/10
6.6/10
Landscape
7.0/10
6.6/10
Wildlife
8.9/10
7.3/10
Casual
5.2/10
4.6/10
Food
7.5/10
6.9/10
Macro
7.0/10
6.7/10
Architecture
7.2/10
6.6/10
Astrophotography
7.4/10
5.8/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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