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Pros Pros
  • Highly responsive autofocus with reliable subject tracking
  • Exceptional electronic viewfinder with high brightness and resolution
  • Robust 6K RAW internal video recording and versatile codec support
  • Fast burst shooting performance with deep buffer
  • Effective in-body image stabilization rated for up to eight stops
Pros
  • Rugged, ergonomic, and highly customizable build
  • Comprehensive and professional video feature set
  • Class-leading in-body image stabilization
  • High-speed sensor readout and burst performance
  • Excellent image quality and dynamic range
Pros
  • Fast 30 fps blackout-free burst shooting with pre-capture
  • Improved battery life and thermal management
  • Highly effective AI-powered autofocus and subject tracking
  • Excellent image quality and dynamic range
  • Versatile 4-axis multi-angle screen design
Cons Cons
  • Lower peak dynamic range compared to previous models and peers
  • Increased price point compared to earlier Z6 generations
  • Large file sizes and potential overheating during intensive video recording
  • Fully articulating screen design is divisive for some photographers
  • Lack of redundant video recording to both memory card slots
Cons
  • Inconsistent or lagging autofocus performance
  • High price point relative to competitors
  • Buffer limitations and slow clearing speeds
  • Overheating concerns in demanding conditions
  • Mediocre battery life
Cons
  • Lacks advanced video features like open-gate, internal RAW, or 6K/8K recording
  • Shallow buffer during high-speed burst shooting
  • Ergonomics and grip comfort issues
  • Viewfinder resolution and brightness limitations
  • High price point relative to the market segment

Announcement date Announcement date June 17, 2024 Announcement date May 13, 2025 Announcement date December 2, 2025
Launch price Launch price $2,499 Launch price $3,199 Launch price $2,899
Sensor Sensor 24.5MP Full-Frame Partially stacked CMOS Sensor 24.1MP Full-Frame Partially stacked CMOS Sensor 33MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Video Video 6K 59.94p · UHD 120p Video 6K 59.94p · UHD 120p Video 4K 120p
Stabilization Stabilization In-body IS, 8 stops (CIPA) Stabilization In-body IS, 8 stops (CIPA) Stabilization In-body IS, 5 stops (CIPA)
Burst Burst 20 fps electronic · 20 fps mechanical Burst 70 fps electronic · 10 fps mechanical Burst 30 fps electronic · 10 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date June 17, 2024 Announcement date May 13, 2025 Announcement date December 2, 2025
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $2,499 Launch MSRP $3,199 Launch MSRP $2,899
Medium Medium Digital Medium Digital Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Nikon Z Lens mount L-Mount Lens mount Sony E
Body type Body type Mirrorless Body type Mirrorless Body type Mirrorless

Effective resolution Effective resolution 24.5MP Effective resolution 24.1MP Effective resolution 33MP
Sensor format Sensor format Full-Frame Sensor format Full-Frame Sensor format Full-Frame
Sensor technology Sensor technology Partially stacked CMOS Sensor technology Partially stacked CMOS Sensor technology BSI CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9 mm Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8 mm Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9 mm
Color filter array Color filter array Bayer Color filter array — Color filter array Bayer
Image processor Image processor EXPEED 7 Image processor — Image processor BIONZ XR2
Native ISO range Native ISO range Photo
Native: 100 to 64,000 (50 to 204,800 Extended)

Video
Native: 100 to 51,200
Native ISO range Dual Base: 100 / 800*
Native: 100 to 51,200 (50 to 204,800 Extended)

*Base ISO Is Dependent on Selected Color Space
Native ISO range Photo
Native in Manual Mode: 100 to 51,200 (50 to 204,800 Extended)
Native in Auto Mode: 100 to 12,800

Video
Native in Manual Mode: 100 to 51,200 (100 to 102,400 Extended)
Native in Auto Mode: 100 to 12,800
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 Aspect ratio options 1:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 65:24 Aspect ratio options 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 20fps Burst speed (mechanical) 10fps Burst speed (mechanical) 10fps
Burst speed (electronic) Burst speed (electronic) 20fps Burst speed (electronic) 70fps Burst speed (electronic) 30fps
RAW formats RAW formats NEF (RAW): 14 bit RAW formats — RAW formats 14-bit
Other still formats Other still formats HEIF, JPEG, RAW Other still formats HEIF, JPEG, RAW Other still formats HEIF, JPEG, RAW
Still bit depth Still bit depth 14-bit Still bit depth 14-bit Still bit depth 14-bit

AF architecture AF architecture Hybrid phase + contrast detect AF architecture Hybrid phase + contrast detect AF architecture Phase detect
AF points AF points Photo, Video; Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 299 AF points 779 AF points Phase Detection: 759; Contrast Detection: 425
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF Autofocus modes Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus Autofocus modes Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF, Subject Tracking (Auto-Tracking/Animals/Birds/Eyes/Insects/People/Vehicles)
AF coverage AF coverage 94% x 94% AF coverage — AF coverage 94% x 94%
AF low-light sensitivity AF low-light sensitivity -10EV AF low-light sensitivity — AF low-light sensitivity -4EV
Subject recognition Subject recognition Human, Dog, Cat, Bird, Airplane, Car, Motorcycle, Bicycle, Train Subject recognition Human, Animal, Bird, Vehicle, Motorcycle, Bike Subject recognition Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Airplane

Shutter types Shutter types Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter Shutter types Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter Shutter types Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/16000s to 1/8000s, Bulb Shutter speed range 1/8000s to 60s, Bulb Shutter speed range 1/16000s to 30s, Bulb
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/200 sec Flash sync speed 1/250s Flash sync speed 1/250 sec
Maximum electronic shutter speed Maximum electronic shutter speed 1/16000s Maximum electronic shutter speed 1/2000s Maximum electronic shutter speed 1/16000s
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation -5 to +5 EV Exposure compensation -3 to +5 EV Exposure compensation -5 to +5 EV
Metering modes Metering modes Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Matrix, Spot Metering modes Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multi-Zone, Multiple, Spot Metering modes Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multi-Zone, Spot

EVF resolution EVF resolution 5.76M dots EVF resolution 5.76M dots EVF resolution 2.09M dots
EVF magnification EVF magnification 0.8x EVF magnification 0.78x EVF magnification 0.78x
Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3.2-inch Rear LCD size 3-inch Rear LCD size 3.2-inch
Rear LCD resolution Rear LCD resolution 2.1M dots Rear LCD resolution 1.84M dots Rear LCD resolution 2.09M dots
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Fully articulating Rear LCD articulation Fully articulating Rear LCD articulation Fully articulating

Internal Recording Internal Recording ProRes RAW/ProRes RAW HQ/Raw
6048 x 3404 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (250 MB/s)
4032 x 2268 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (250 MB/s)
3984 x 2240 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps (250 MB/s)

H.264/H.265 8/10-Bit
5376 x 3024 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120/200/240 fps
Internal Recording H.265 Long GOP 4:2:0 8/10-Bit
5952 x 3968 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps (200 Mb/s)
4800 x 3600 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps (300 Mb/s)
5088 x 3392 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps (300 Mb/s)
5888 x 3312 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps (300 Mb/s)
5760 x 3040 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps (300 Mb/s)
5952 x 2512 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps (300 Mb/s)
3328 x 2496 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94/120 fps
4096 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/47.95/50/59.94/96/120 fps (300 Mb/s)
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94/120 fps (300 Mb/s)
4096 x 1728 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94/96/100/120 fps (300 Mb/s)
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/59.94/100/120/200/240 fps (800 Mb/s)

ProRes RAW/ProRes RAW HQ
5760 x 3040 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps (4.2 Gb/s)
4800 x 3600 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps (1.9 Gb/s)
3328 x 2496 at 23.98/24.00/29.97/59.94 fps (1.8 Gb/s)
4096 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (1.9 Gb/s)
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
4096 x 1728 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (4.2 Gb/s)
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps

H.264 ALL-Intra/H.264 Long GOP 4:2:2 10-Bit
4096 x 2160 at 23.98/29.97/47.95/59.94 fps (800 Mb/s)
3328 x 2496 at 23.98/29.97/47.95/59.94 fps (800 Mb/s)
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/29.97/47.95/59.94 fps (800 Mb/s)
4096 x 1728 at 23.98/29.97/47.95/59.94 fps (800 Mb/s)
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/29.97/47.95/59.94/120/240 fps (800 Mb/s)
Internal Recording H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps (60 to 280 Mb/s)
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (50 Mb/s)

H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2/4:2:0 10-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/50/59.94/100/120 fps (30 to 280 Mb/s)

XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (240 to 222 Mb/s)
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (89 to 222 Mb/s)

H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit
1920 x 1080 at 100/120 fps (100 Mb/s)
External Recording External Recording 3840 x 2160 External Recording 4:2:0 10-Bit
4096 x 2160 at 120 fps
1920 x 1080 at 59.94 fps
External Recording 4:2:2 8/10-Bit
3840 x 2160p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
Max video resolution Max video resolution 6K Max video resolution 6K Max video resolution 4K
Max frame rate at max resolution Max frame rate at max resolution 59.94p Max frame rate at max resolution 59.94p Max frame rate at max resolution 120p
Max frame rate at UHD Max frame rate at UHD 120p Max frame rate at UHD 120p Max frame rate at UHD 120p
Codecs Codecs ProRes RAW/ProRes RAW HQ/Raw, H.264/H.265 8/10-Bit Codecs H.265 Long GOP 4:2:0 8/10-Bit, ProRes RAW/ProRes RAW HQ, H.264 ALL-Intra/H.264 Long GOP 4:2:2 10-Bit Codecs H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit, H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2/4:2:0 10-Bit, XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit, H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit
Bit depth and chroma Bit depth and chroma 10-bit 4:2:2 internal Bit depth and chroma 10-bit 4:2:2 internal Bit depth and chroma 10-bit 4:2:2 internal
Gamma / log profiles Gamma / log profiles HDR-HLG, Nikon N-Log Gamma / log profiles Panasonic V-Log Gamma / log profiles HDR-HLG, S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3
Slow-motion maximum Slow-motion maximum 1080p at 240fps Slow-motion maximum 1080p at 240fps Slow-motion maximum 4K at 120fps
Recording limit Recording limit 125 min Recording limit No limit Recording limit —
Audio recording Audio recording 16-bit 48 kHz LPCM, 2-channel Audio recording 24-bit 48 kHz LPCM, 2-channel Audio recording 2-channel 16-bit 48 kHz LPCM
Max frame rate at DCI 4K Max frame rate at DCI 4K — Max frame rate at DCI 4K 120p Max frame rate at DCI 4K —
Max bitrate Max bitrate — Max bitrate 800Mbps Max bitrate 600Mbps
Active cooling Active cooling — Active cooling Yes Active cooling No
Built-in ND filter Built-in ND filter — Built-in ND filter No Built-in ND filter —

Card slots Card slots 2 Card slots 2 Card slots 2
Card types Card types 1x Slot 1: CFexpress Type B / XQD; Slot 2: SD UHS-II Card types 1x Slot 1: CFexpress Type B; Slot 2: SD Card types 1x Slot 1: CFexpress Type A / SDXC UHS-II; Slot 2: SD UHS-II
Internal storage Internal storage No Internal storage No Internal storage No

In-body stabilization (IBIS) In-body stabilization (IBIS) Yes In-body stabilization (IBIS) Yes In-body stabilization (IBIS) Yes
IBIS rating IBIS rating 8 stops IBIS rating 8 stops IBIS rating 5 stops

USB USB 1x USB-C Input USB 1x USB-C Input USB 1x USB-C Input
HDMI output HDMI output Full-size Type-A HDMI output Full-size Type-A HDMI output Full-size Type-A
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11ac Wi-Fi 802.11ac Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.3
3.5mm mic input 3.5mm mic input Yes 3.5mm mic input Yes 3.5mm mic input Yes
3.5mm headphone output 3.5mm headphone output Yes 3.5mm headphone output Yes 3.5mm headphone output Yes
Flash sync terminal Flash sync terminal No Flash sync terminal No Flash sync terminal No
Hot shoe Hot shoe 1x Hot Shoe Hot shoe 1x Hot Shoe Hot shoe 1x Intelligent Hot Shoe

Battery Battery EN-EL15c Battery DMW-BLK22 Battery NP-FZ100
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 360 shots CIPA battery life (LCD) — CIPA battery life (LCD) 630 shots
CIPA video recording time CIPA video recording time 100 minutes CIPA video recording time — CIPA video recording time Approx. 210 min
USB power delivery USB power delivery Yes USB power delivery Yes USB power delivery Yes
CIPA battery life (EVF) CIPA battery life (EVF) — CIPA battery life (EVF) — CIPA battery life (EVF) 630 shots
USB charging USB charging — USB charging — USB charging Yes

Dimensions Dimensions 138.5 x 101.5 x 74 mm (5.45 x 4.00 x 2.91 in) Dimensions 134.37 x 102.36 x 91.69 mm (5.29 x 4.03 x 3.61 in) Dimensions 130.3 x 96.4 x 82.4 mm (5.13 x 3.80 x 3.24 in)
Weight Weight 670g (1 lb 7.6 oz) Weight 798g (1 lb 12.1 oz) Weight 695g (1 lb 8.5 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing Full weather sealing Weather sealing Full weather sealing Weather sealing Partial sealing
Chassis material Chassis material Magnesium alloy Chassis material Magnesium alloy Chassis material Magnesium alloy
Tripod thread Tripod thread 1/4"-20 Tripod thread 1/4"-20 Tripod thread 1/4"-20
Weight (body only) Weight (body only) — Weight (body only) 717g (1 lb 9.3 oz) Weight (body only) 610g (1 lb 5.5 oz)