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Z6 vs Z7
Quick take: The Z7 has the highest resolution at 46MP; the Z6 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
Z6 — Travel, Portrait, Video: Nikon's proof of concept — and a genuinely excellent camera.
Z7 — Landscape, Studio, Commercial: 45MP full-frame in the same body as the Z6 — choose your priority.
Who should buy what
Z6 (2018)
is the right camera for you if…
- Nikon DSLR users making their first move to mirrorless
- Photographers who want full-frame Nikon glass on a budget
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 | Z6Nikon · 2018 | Z7Nikon · 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749Best | £1,099 |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 45.7MPBest |
| Video | 4K 30fps (full-width), 1080p 120fps | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | 273-point phase-detect hybrid AF | 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fpsBest | 9fps |
| Battery Life | 310 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 585g (body only) | 585g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount | Nikon Z-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | 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
Z7
Portrait
7.2/10
7.5/10
Street
5.9/10
5.9/10
Travel
5.7/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
6.0/10
6.1/10
Filmmaking
6.3/10
6.2/10
Documentary
6.5/10
6.4/10
Sports & Action
6.9/10
6.6/10
Landscape
5.9/10
6.6/10
Wildlife
7.4/10
7.3/10
Casual
4.6/10
4.6/10
Food
6.5/10
6.9/10
Macro
6.3/10
6.7/10
Architecture
5.8/10
6.6/10
Astrophotography
6.1/10
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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