Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z7 II
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![Nikon Z6 Mark II front Nikon Z6 Mark II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Z6-Mark-II/Nikon-Z6-II-front.jpg)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z7 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched October 2020
- Superseded the Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Released October 2020
- Replaced the Nikon Z7
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Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z7 II Overview
Let's look much closer at the Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z7 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and Z7 II (46MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).
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The Z6 II was announced very close to the Z7 II and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Z6 II grades against the Z7 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z7 II Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Nikon Z7 Mark II. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Nikon Z7 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Nikon Z7 II
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Nikon Z6 II
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Nikon Z7 II
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Released | October 2020 | ![]() | October 2020 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.2" | Same screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 2100k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z7 II Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II provides outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z7 II has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).
Check out the Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z7 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Z6 II against the Z7 II.
![Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z7 II size comparison Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z7 II size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z6-Mark-II-vs-Nikon-Z7-Mark-II-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and Z7 II is 61 and 61 respectively.
![Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z7 II top view buttons comparison Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z7 II top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z6-Mark-II-vs-Nikon-Z7-Mark-II-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z7 II Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and Z7 II.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon Z7 II to give greater detail with its extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.
![Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z7 II sensor size comparison Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z7 II sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Z6-Mark-II-vs-Nikon-Z7-Mark-II-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z6-Mark-II-vs-Nikon-Z7-Mark-II-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z7 II Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Nikon Z7 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Nikon Z7 Mark II |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2020-10-14 | 2020-10-14 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Full resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 8256 x 5504 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | 32 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 273 | 493 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Number of lenses | 15 | 15 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display resolution | 2,100k dot | 2,100k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | 3,690k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 14.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 705g (1.55 lbs) | 705g (1.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photos | 420 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress Type B / XQD | CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) |
Storage slots | Dual | Dual |
Retail cost | $1,997 | $2,997 |