Upgrade Guide

Nikon Z5 II→Nikon Z6 III

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Nikon

Z5 II

£1299

2024

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

Z6 III

£2199 (+£900)

2024

⚖️

Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the Z5 II. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the Z6 III

↑

Burst rate

20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic vs 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Z5 II	Z6 III
Price	£1,299	£2,199
Released	2024	2024
Sensor	24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS	24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS
Resolution	24MP	24MP
Video	4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log	6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit
Autofocus	Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle)	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	14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic	20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~470 shots (CIPA)	~380 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	700g body only	760g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification	EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification
Screen	3.2" tilting touchscreen	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Nikon Z-mount (full-frame)	Nikon Z-mount (full-frame)
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II

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