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Pros 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
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
Cons 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
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

Announcement date Announcement date December 2, 2025 Announcement date June 17, 2024
Launch price Launch price $2,899 Launch price $2,499
Sensor Sensor 33MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Sensor 24.5MP Full-Frame Partially stacked CMOS
Video Video 4K 120p Video 6K 59.94p · UHD 120p
Stabilization Stabilization In-body IS, 7.5 stops (CIPA) Stabilization In-body IS, 8 stops (CIPA)
Burst Burst 30 fps electronic · 10 fps mechanical Burst 20 fps electronic · 20 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date December 2, 2025 Announcement date June 17, 2024
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $2,899 Launch MSRP $2,499
Medium Medium Digital Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E Lens mount Nikon Z
Body type Body type Mirrorless Body type Mirrorless

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

Video
Native: 100 to 51,200
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 Aspect ratio options 1:1, 3:2, 16:9

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 10fps Burst speed (mechanical) 20fps
Burst speed (electronic) Burst speed (electronic) 30fps Burst speed (electronic) 20fps
RAW formats RAW formats 14-bit RAW formats NEF (RAW): 14 bit
Other still formats 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

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

Shutter types 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 30s, Bulb Shutter speed range 1/16000s to 1/8000s, Bulb
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/250s Flash sync speed 1/200 sec
Maximum electronic shutter speed Maximum electronic shutter speed 1/16000s Maximum electronic shutter speed 1/16000s
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation -5 to +5 EV Exposure compensation -5 to +5 EV
Metering modes Metering modes Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multi-Zone, Spot Metering modes Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Matrix, Spot

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

Internal Recording 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)
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
External Recording 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
External Recording 3840 x 2160
Max video resolution Max video resolution 4K Max video resolution 6K
Max frame rate at max resolution Max frame rate at max resolution 120p Max frame rate at max resolution 59.94p
Max frame rate at UHD Max frame rate at UHD 120p Max frame rate at UHD 120p
Codecs 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 Codecs ProRes RAW/ProRes RAW HQ/Raw, H.264/H.265 8/10-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
Max bitrate Max bitrate 600Mbps Max bitrate —
Gamma / log profiles Gamma / log profiles HDR-HLG, S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3 Gamma / log profiles HDR-HLG, Nikon N-Log
Slow-motion maximum Slow-motion maximum 4K at 120fps Slow-motion maximum 1080p at 240fps
Active cooling Active cooling No Active cooling —
Audio recording Audio recording 16-bit 48 kHz LPCM, 2-channel Audio recording 16-bit 48 kHz LPCM, 2-channel
Recording limit Recording limit — Recording limit 125 min

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

In-body stabilization (IBIS) In-body stabilization (IBIS) Yes In-body stabilization (IBIS) Yes
IBIS rating IBIS rating 7.5 stops IBIS rating 8 stops

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

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

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 610g (1 lb 5.5 oz) Weight (body only) —
Dimensions Dimensions 130.3 x 96.4 x 82.4 mm (5.13 x 3.80 x 3.24 in) Dimensions 138.5 x 101.5 x 74 mm (5.45 x 4.00 x 2.91 in)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 695g (1 lb 8.5 oz) Weight (with battery and recording media) 670g (1 lb 7.6 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing Partial sealing Weather sealing Full weather sealing
Chassis material Chassis material Magnesium alloy Chassis material Magnesium alloy
Tripod thread Tripod thread 1/4"-20 Tripod thread 1/4"-20