Upgrade Guide
Nikon Z7→Nikon Z6 III
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Z7. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Z6 III
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Burst rate20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic vs 9fps
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Battery life~380 shots (CIPA) vs 330 shots (CIPA)
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Generation6 years newer (2024 vs 2018)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution24MP (down from 46MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z7 | Z6 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Landscape | -2.0 | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +3.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Z7 | Z6 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £2,199 | |
| Released | 2018 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS | |
| Resolution | 46MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | 493-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 | 9fps | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 330 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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