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Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80
Nikon Z6 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83

Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs

Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Successor is Nikon Z6 II
Nikon Z7
(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
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Replacement is Nikon Z7 II
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Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z7 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon Z6 and Nikon Z7, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and Z7 (46MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The Z6 was brought out about the same time to the Z7 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Z6 scores versus the Z7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Nikon Z7

 Z6 Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Nikon Z6

 Z7 Z6 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Nikon Z7

 Z6 Z7 
AnnouncedAugust 2018August 2018Similar generation
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3.2"Identical screen size
Screen resolution2100k2100kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 has external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Nikon Z7 has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z6 versus the Z7.

Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 and Z7 is 62 and 62 respectively.

Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 and Z7.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon Z7 to deliver extra detail having its extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 Portrait photography features
Nikon Z7 Portrait photography features
85
has manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
87
you can focus manually
resolution is amazing (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 Street photography factors
Nikon Z7 Street photography factors
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z6
Sports photography with Nikon Z7
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 Travel photography factors
Nikon Z7 Travel photography factors
66
environment proof
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
amazing sensor resolution (25MP)
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features touch focus
resolution is amazing (46MP)
terrible battery pack (330 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 Landscape photography details
Nikon Z7 Landscape photography details
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
bad battery pack (330 shots)
83
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
terrible battery pack (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 Vlogging advice
Nikon Z7 Vlogging advice
36
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 and Nikon Z7
 Nikon Z6Nikon Z7
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Z6 Nikon Z7
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-08-23 2018-08-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 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 surface area 858.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6048 x 4024 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 102400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 273 493
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Nikon Z
Total lenses 15 15
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 2,100k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 gr (1.49 pounds) 675 gr (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 95 99
DXO Color Depth score 25.3 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score 14.3 14.6
DXO Low light score 3299 2668
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 330 photographs
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 feature
Type of storage XQD card XQD card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $1,997 $2,797