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Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z7

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82

Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z6
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Renewed by Nikon Z7 II
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Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z7 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon Z6 II versus Nikon Z7, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both are created by Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and Z7 (46MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The Z6 II was announced 2 years after the Z7 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Z6 II matches up against the Z7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Nikon Z7

 Z6 II Z7 
LaunchedOctober 2020August 2018Newer by 27 months

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Nikon Z6 II

 Z7 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Nikon Z7

 Z6 II Z7 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3.2"3.2"Identical display size
Display resolution2100k2100kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II enjoys physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z7 has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Z6 II vs the Z7.

Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and Z7 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and Z7.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon Z7 to produce extra detail with its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger Z6 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z6 II
Portrait photography with Nikon Z7
86
has manual focus
great MP (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
86
has manual focus
great megapixels (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography factors
Nikon Z7 Street photography factors
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography advice
Nikon Z7 Sports photography advice
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (410 shots)
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography advice
Nikon Z7 Travel photography advice
66
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
great MP (25MP)
not so great battery power (410 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
67
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography details
Nikon Z7 Landscape photography details
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery power (410 shots)
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging highlights
Nikon Z7 Vlogging highlights
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
36
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Nikon Z7
 Nikon Z6 Mark IINikon Z7
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Nikon Z7
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-14 2018-08-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6048 x 4024 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 273 493
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Nikon Z
Total lenses 15 15
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 675g (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2668
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 330 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD XQD card
Storage slots 2 One
Launch price $1,997 $2,797