Upgrade Guide
Nikon Z5 II→Nikon Z6 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The Z6 II offers little measurable spec improvement over the Z5 II. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (24MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z5 II | Z6 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Travel | +2.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Video | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Z5 II | Z6 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £1,699 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2020 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.5MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 24MP | |
| Video | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | Phase-detect, 273 points, Eye AF, subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 14fps mechanical, 14fps electronic (12-bit RAW) | |
| Battery Life | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 700g body only | 705g (body, battery, card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots | |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Nikon Z-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II |
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