Upgrade Guide
Nikon Z7→Nikon Z6
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Z7. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Z6
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Burst rate12fps vs 9fps
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution24MP (down from 46MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z7 | Z6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Landscape | -1.0 | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Street | +1.0 | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +1.0 | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Z7 | Z6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £749 | |
| Released | 2018 | 2018 | |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | |
| Resolution | 46MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | 4K 30fps (full-width), 1080p 120fps | |
| Autofocus | 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF | 273-point phase-detect hybrid AF | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 12fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 330 shots (CIPA) | 310 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 585g (body only) | 585g (body only) | |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot | |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount | Nikon Z-Mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B |
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