Upgrade Guide

Nikon Z6 II→Nikon D3400

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

You own

Nikon

Z6 II

£1,599

2020

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

D3400

£50 used (-£1,549)

2016

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the Z6 II. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the D3400

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	Z6 II	D3400
Price	£1,599	£50 used
Released	2020	2016	↓
Sensor	24.5MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS	24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	24MP	24MP	↓
Video	4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion	Full HD 1080p/60
Autofocus	Phase-detect, 273 points, Eye AF, subject tracking	11-point phase-detect (1 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses)	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	14fps mechanical, 14fps electronic (12-bit RAW)	5fps	↓
Battery Life	~410 shots (CIPA)	~1200 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	615g (body only)	445g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Not weather sealed	↓
Viewfinder	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x
Screen	3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots	3.0" fixed LCD, 921k dots
Mount	Nikon Z-mount	Nikon F-mount (DX)
Memory Cards	Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II	Single SD slot

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