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Z6 III vs Sony FX2
Quick take: The Sony FX2 has the highest resolution at 33MP; the Z6 III 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.
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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Z6 IIINikon · 2024 | Sony FX2Sony · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199Best | £2,499 |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS | 33MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 33.0MPBest |
| Video | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit | 7K-oversampled 4K/30p full-frame, 4K/60p (Super 35 crop), 10-bit, dual base ISO Log, external 16-bit RAW via HDMI |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject tracking and auto-framing |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops | Dynamic Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronicBest | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 600 shots (CIPA); ~100 min continuous videoBest |
| Weight | 760g (body only) | 679g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification | Optional clip-on EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | Fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Slot 1 CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, slot 2 SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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
Sony FX2
Portrait
8.4/10
7.0/10
Street
6.3/10
5.3/10
Travel
6.1/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
8.3/10
6.8/10
Vlogging & Video
6.6/10
6.0/10
Filmmaking
7.8/10
8.0/10
Documentary
7.9/10
7.7/10
Sports & Action
9.2/10
6.4/10
Landscape
7.0/10
5.7/10
Wildlife
8.9/10
6.6/10
Casual
5.2/10
5.1/10
Food
7.5/10
7.5/10
Macro
7.0/10
5.4/10
Architecture
7.2/10
6.8/10
Astrophotography
7.4/10
6.3/10
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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