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Z6 vs Zf
Quick take: The Z6 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·16 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.
Zf — Street & Travel Photography: Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.
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
Zf (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers who want full-frame Z quality in a retro-styled body
- Street and travel photographers attracted to the classic dial aesthetic
- Zfc owners who want to step up to full-frame without losing the retro design
- Anyone who wants the best-looking full-frame mirrorless available
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Z6Nikon · 2018 | ZfNikon · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749Best | £2,099 |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps (full-width), 1080p 120fps | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | 273-point phase-detect hybrid AF | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | 310 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 585g (body only)Best | 630g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B | SD UHS-II + microSD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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
Zf
Portrait
7.2/10
8.4/10
Street
5.9/10
6.5/10
Travel
5.7/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
6.0/10
8.1/10
Filmmaking
6.3/10
7.3/10
Documentary
6.5/10
7.7/10
Sports & Action
6.9/10
8.2/10
Landscape
5.9/10
7.0/10
Wildlife
7.4/10
8.3/10
Casual
4.6/10
5.4/10
Food
6.5/10
7.7/10
Macro
6.3/10
7.3/10
Architecture
5.8/10
7.3/10
Astrophotography
6.1/10
7.4/10
Vlogging & Video
—
6.3/10
Fun & simple
—
4.5/10
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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