Nikon D6 vs Nikon Z6 II

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon D6 versus Nikon Z6 II, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the D6 (21MP) and the Z6 II (25MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The D6 was released 8 months prior to the Z6 II and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D6 being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the D6 scores against the Z6 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D6 & Nikon Z6 Mark II. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D6 Gallery & Nikon Z6 II Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D6 comes with exterior dimensions of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") with a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs) and the Nikon Z6 II has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the D6 compared to the Z6 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D6 and Z6 II is 50 and 61 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D6 and Z6 II.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon Z6 II to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older D6 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.