Upgrade Guide

Nikon Z6→Nikon Z6 III

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

You own

Nikon

£749

2018

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

Z6 III

£2199 (+£1,450)

2024

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Z6. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the Z6 III

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Z6	Z6 III
Price	£749	£2,199
Released	2018	2024	↑
Sensor	Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm	24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS
Resolution	24MP	24MP
Video	4K 30fps (full-width), 1080p 120fps	6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit
Autofocus	273-point phase-detect hybrid AF	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	12fps	20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	310 shots (CIPA)	~380 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	585g (body only)	760g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot	EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification
Screen	3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Nikon Z-Mount	Nikon Z-mount (full-frame)
Memory Cards	Single XQD / CFexpress Type B	Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II

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