The relevant sections of this review, including the scoring, have been updated to reflect the AF behavior and performance of Firmware V3.0, released February 2020.

The Nikon Z6 is one of ii full-frame mirrorless cameras introduced by Nikon in August of 2018. Information technology's very similar to its large brother, the Z7, with the main differences being the sensor (24MP vs 46MP) and the decrease in resolution that comes along with it. The Z6 also has fewer stage-detect autofocus points (273 vs 493) due to the lower-res sensor. Otherwise, y'all're getting the same rugged body, the same (by and large) familiar controls and access to a small-scale but soon-to-grow collection of Z-mount lenses.

Specs aside, the Z6 is for a very unlike audition than the Z7. The latter is for those seeking ultra-high resolution and would too exist because cameras like the Sony a7R 3 and Nikon D850. The Z6, on the other hand, is intended to be be more appealing to those looking to upgrade from crop-sensor cameras or previous-generation total-frame DSLRs.

The Z6 will ultimately be compared to its DSLR sibling, the D750 (which is getting on in years, but still very capable). While the two cameras have different designs, they operate similarly, with autofocus modes and video beingness the the most pregnant differences.

Key specifications:

  • 24.5MP full-frame BSI-CMOS sensor
  • Hybrid autofocus organization w/273 phase-observe points
  • Up to 12 fps burst shooting (Raw + JPEG)
  • 3.69M-dot OLED viewfinder
  • ii.1M-dot tilting bear on LCD
  • OLED top plate display
  • Single XQD carte du jour slot
  • UHD 4K capture up to 30p
  • 10-scrap 4:2:2 N-Log output over HDMI
  • Up to 100Mbps H.264 8-bit internal video capture
  • SnapBridge Wi-Fi arrangement with Bluetooth
Out of camera JPEG | ISO 7200 | ane/250 sec | F1.8 | Nikkor Z 50mm lens
Photo past Dan Bracaglia

If those specs look familiar, it's because they're most identical to that of the Z7, with resolution and the number of AF points being the master differences. You do reap the benefits of the lower resolution sensor when shooting bursts, with a top frame rate of 12 fps (versus 9) and the ability to capture more than photos per flare-up. Otherwise, you're getting the same pattern and innovations found the Z6'southward big brother, which is significantly more expensive.

The Z6 is sold trunk-simply for $1999 or with the Nikkor Z 24-70mm F4 S lens for $2599. If you buy the $249 FTZ (F-to-Z mount) adapter at the aforementioned time, Nikon will knock $100 off of the price.


What'due south new and how it compares

The Z6 uses the all-new Z-mountain along with a full-frame 24MP sensor with 5-axis image stabilization built in, along with a hybrid AF system and oversampled 4K video.

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Trunk and handling

The Z6 has excellent build quality, familiar controls and a lot of customizability, though some favorites from Nikon DSLRs didn't make the cutting.

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Operation and controls

The Z6 can be customized in numerous ways, and nosotros appreciate its ability to have separate settings for stills and video.

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What it's like to use

The Z6 is extremely versatile and tin can handle nearly any shooting state of affairs that comes upwardly.

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Epitome quality

The Z6's 24MP sensor has fantabulous resolution and high ISO performance, though on rare occasions y'all may see banding if shadow areas are brightened.

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Autofocus

Nikon has put a lot of piece of work into the hybrid AF organization on the Z6, and the results are impressive for both yet and video shooting.

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Video

The Z6 offers the best video quality and capability of whatsoever Nikon photographic camera to date.

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Conclusion

While non a perfect camera, the Nikon Z6's blueprint and build forth with superb image and video quality brand it strongly worth your consideration.

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Sample Gallery

See how the Z6'southward photos look in our extensive sample gallery.

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