Z6vs Z6 III

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Nikon Z6 (2018) Starting from £749 new Best for Travel, portrait, video View Z6

Nikon Z6 III (2024) Starting from £2199 new Best for Hybrid video & action View Z6 III

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Travel, Portrait, Video — Z6 (2018): Nikon's proof of concept — and a genuinely excellent camera.

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.

Who should buy what

Z6 (2018)

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

Quick take: The z6 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification	Z6 (2018)	Z6 III (2024)
Price	£749	£2,199
Sensor	Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm	24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS
Resolution	24.5MP	24.5MP
Video	4K 30fps (full-width), 1080p 120fps	6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit
Autofocus	273-point phase-detect hybrid AF	Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft)
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops	5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops
Burst Rate	12fps	20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic
Battery Life	310 shots (CIPA)	~380 shots (CIPA)
Weight	585g (body only)	760g body only
Dimensions	134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm	138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot	EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification
Screen	3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Nikon Z-Mount	Nikon Z-mount (full-frame)
Memory Cards	Single XQD / CFexpress Type B	Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI	USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

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