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Nikon D6 vs Nikon Z8

Portability
50 Imaging
73 Features
85 Overall
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Nikon D6 front
 
Nikon Z8 front
Portability
55 Imaging
82 Features
83 Overall
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Nikon D6 vs Nikon Z8 Key Specs

Nikon D6
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon D5
Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Introduced May 2023
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Nikon D6 vs Nikon Z8 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon D6 vs Nikon Z8, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both produced by Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the D6 (21MP) and Z8 (46MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The D6 was introduced 4 years earlier than the Z8 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon D6 being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon Z8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the D6 grades versus the Z8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Nikon Z8

          

          

            
 D6 Z8 
Screen resolution2359k2089kCrisper screen (+270k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Nikon D6

          

          

            
 Z8 D6 
IntroducedMay 2023February 2020More modern by 39 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon D6 and Nikon Z8

          

          

            
 D6 Z8 
Manually focus  More precise focus
Screen dimensions3.2"3.20"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon D6 vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D6 features external dimensions of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") having a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs) while the Nikon Z8 has dimensions of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).
Compare the Nikon D6 vs Nikon Z8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the D6 against the Z8.
Nikon D6 vs Nikon Z8 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D6 and Z8 is 50 and 55 respectively.
Nikon D6 vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon D6 vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D6 and Z8.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon Z8 to render extra detail using its extra 25 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged D6 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

            Nikon D6 vs Nikon Z8 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon D6 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon D6 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon D6 as a Portrait photography camera
 Nikon Z8 as a Portrait photography camera
83
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
89
 focusing manually
 excellent  resolution (46MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 offers face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Nikon D6 as a Street photography camera
 Nikon Z8 as a Street photography camera
62
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 features touch to focus
 environment proof
 great ISO range (102,400)
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
72
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 has touch to focus
 weather sealing
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 heavier than competition (910g)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon D6 Sports photography advice
Nikon Z8 Sports photography advice
80
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 environment proof
 great battery pack (3,580 shots)
 supports phase detect autofocus
 does not have image stabilization
81
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 fast shooting (30.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent  resolution (46MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 offers tracking focus
 weather sealing
 has phase detect autofocus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/s)
 terrible battery power (330 shots)
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon D6 as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon Z8 as a Travel photography camera
67
 great battery pack (3,580 shots)
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 features touch to focus
 megapixel count good (21MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
61
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 has touch to focus
 excellent  resolution (46MP)
 terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
 heavier than competition (910 grams)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon D6
Landscape photography with Nikon Z8
79
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
 good sized screen (3.2 inches)
 megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 great ISO range (102,400)
 supports RAW files
 environment proof
 great battery pack (3,580 per charge)
 2 card slots
 does not have image stabilization
83
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.20 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent  resolution (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 weather sealing
 two card slots
 terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon D6 Vlogging information
Nikon Z8 Vlogging information
30
 screen is touchscreen
 has face detect autofocus
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with mic support
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
33
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high video quality (7680 x 4320 pxls)
 has mic socket
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 heavier than competition (910g)
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Nikon D6 vs Nikon Z8 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D6 and Nikon Z8
 Nikon D6Nikon Z8
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D6 Nikon Z8
Category Pro DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-02-11 2023-05-10
Physical type Large SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 46MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 102400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 3280000 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support    
Lowest boosted ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 105 493
Cross focus points 105 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon Z
Available lenses 309 46
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.2 inches 3.20 inches
Display resolution 2,359k dots 2,089k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900 seconds 900 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, H.265
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 1270 grams (2.80 lbs) 910 grams (2.01 lbs)
Physical dimensions 160 x 163 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 98
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2548
Other
Battery life 3580 pictures 330 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Dual XQD/CFexpress slots one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot
Card slots Dual Dual
Pricing at launch $6,496 $3,999