Nikon Z6 II

Nikon Z6 II is Nikon's Pro Mirrorless digital camera initially revealed on October of 2020. It features a 25 MegaPixel, BSI-CMOS Full frame size sensor with a maximum resolution of 6048 x 4024.

Nikon introduced this model in an effort to improve the previous Nikon Z6 (Read Full Comparison)

The Z6 II is positioned #22 out of 70 in Pro Mirrorless cameras and all around #31 out of 1465 for cameras in our database. Remember to check out our Advanced camera search to see camera ratings based on your personal factors.

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The Nikon Z6 II is part of a family of products. You can view the full list below.

You can look at the Z6 II from different angles in the gallery underneath.

Here is a list of pluses and minuses of the Nikon Z6 II based on things that are typically viewed as useful in a digital camera.

The measurement of the sensor in the Nikon Z6 II is 35.9mm x 23.9mm (Full frame). The 858 mm² sensor has the ability to resolve 6048 x 4024 pixels using aspect ratios of 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9. The camera boasts Image Stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis). Optical stabilization is better than digital stabilization as the latter can easily produce cropping.

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The BSI-CMOS sensor boasts 25MP and includes a standard ISO range of 100 - 51200. The ISO can also be increased electronically to 50 - 204800. RAW format is saved which means that the user has more margin for error.

The image below illustrates the Z6 II's sensor size in comparison to other popular sizes. The Z6 II sensor comes with a crop factor of 1 and is pointed out in green.

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To get an idea of different aspect ratios, you should refer to the graphic below.

Nikon Z6 II weighs 1.55 pounds (705 gr or 24.87 ounces) and features outer size of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8"). The weight of normal Pro Mirrorless camera is 722 gr so the Nikon Z6 II is on par compared to other competitors.

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Listed below is a photo of the Nikon Z6 II alongside a softdrink to help you have a sense of its size.

The top view directly below will highlight the button design on the Z6 II.

The Z6 II fits the Nikon Z mount and has 31 lenses on the market today. Here is a small number of the lenses we have in our collection that will fit the Z6 II.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Nikon Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.324-50mmf/4-6.3 195g

Nikon Nikkor Z 24mm F1.8 S24mmf/1.8 450g

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Nikon Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR50-250mmf/4.5-6.3 405g

Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.8 S50mmf/1.8415g

Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR16-50mmf/3.5-6.3 135g

Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S85mmf/1.8470g

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Nikon Nikkor Z 20mm F1.8 S20mmf/1.8 505g

The Z6 II has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• Bluetooth Yes
• HDMI Yes

Cameras that feature NFC and Bluetooth connectivity are able to be used wirelessly through smartphones. You can easily transfer images and sometimes adjust camera settings without connecting straight with the camera.

A few apps also allow a Liveview and click the shutter in case you aren't near the camera. If the camera features a HDMI out, it can easily be hooked up to an external display. Virtually all cameras will allow you to recharge the battery with the USB port.

The maximum video resolution in the Nikon Z6 II is 3840 x 2160 and it can record in MPEG-4 and H.264 file format. 2160p offers an excellent resolution for video. You can easily downsample to Full HD in order to get improved video. Beware of the huge file sizes and ensure you have good SD cards with good write speeds. The body does have both headphone and microphone port making it pretty valuable whilst capturing sound.

Nikon Z6 II features environment sealing which makes it a great option to use in challenging locations. This is particularly handy if you are not sure about the elements you may face in outdoor photography.

The Nikon Z6 II features a 3.2" tilting screen having a resolution of 2,100k dots.

Moreover the screen is touch friendly which means that you can easily adjust focus point plus change settings with your finger. The Z6 II also includes a Top LCD screen so it’s possible to quickly look at the camera's settings.

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The View Finder details regarding Nikon Z6 II are as follows:

• ViewFinder Electronic
• Resolution 3,690k dots
• Coverage 100 percent
• Magnification 0.8x

In those bright outdoor situations that make the camera screens washed out and hard to view, viewfinders are quite valuable.

Nikon Z6 II has the ability to shoot continuously at 14.0 fps. The max shutter speed is 1/8000 seconds.

Nikon Z6 II boasts external flash ability but is lacking built in flash. The max flash sync speed is 1/200 seconds.

Nikon Z6 II boasts both Phase Detect AF along with Contrast Based AF. Phase Detection focusing is more snappier and exact as compared to Contrast Based focusing. The camera features Face detection making it valuable for portraits.

It features 273 focus points to choose from. Nikon Z6 II has touch to focus. You can use your fingers in order to change where you focus. It also boasts Tracking AF for objects on the move. Nikon Z6 II comes with manual focusing when needed in low light conditions or you require more precise control on focusing.

The battery in the Nikon Z6 II is built to last for 410 pictures based on the CIPA measurements which is lower in comparison with its competitors. The general Pro Mirrorless camera battery life is 460. Olympus E-M1X comes with the highest possible (870) battery life in this type of cameras.

Below is a list of Pro Mirrorless cameras with the strongest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Olympus E-M1X
Z6 II vs E-M1X870 yesnoyes

Fujifilm GFX 100
Z6 II vs Fujifilm GFX 100800 yesnoyes

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Canon R3
Z6 II vs R3760 yesnoyes

Nikon Z9
Z6 II vs Z9740 yesnoyes

Leica M11
Z6 II vs M11700 yesnono

The following diagram indicates a analysis of the Nikon Z6 II for different categories of photography. To understand more, check out the specific section below.

The Nikon Z6 II has a points total of 86 which is tremendous, and means the camera is a awesome option to use for portrait photos. Photographing portrait photos leans greatly towards sensor specs, RAW support & potential to work with off-camera flash.

Coming in at a excellent score of 78, the Nikon Z6 II is a wonderful fit for street photography. A decent street photography camera has a perfect balance of image quality plus portability.

A fantastic sports photography points tally of 82 means the Nikon Z6 II is a excellent option for taking photos of sports. A camera must have good autofocus and shutter speeds for sports photography.

Weight is super important when selecting a travel camera. On the whole, the Nikon Z6 II gets a above average 66 as a travelling camera which is a respectable pick to buy for your journeys.

If you find yourself planning to pick a digital camera for landscape photography, the biggest factor is going to be image quality. The Nikon Z6 II at it's fantastic score of 82 as a landscape camera is a excellent pick within the current marketplace.

A camera for vlogging should offer a articulating screen, mic input and preferably IBIS. Taking everything in to account, the Nikon Z6 II is not really acceptable as a vlog camera as it gets a subpar score of 36.

If you are shopping for replacements to the Z6 II, below is a selection of the highest placed cameras that fall in to the family of Pro Mirrorless.

The line graph underneath provides you an overview of the Z6 II compared to it's highest scoring competitors shown above.

These are some more cameras you may consider as alternative options. To review a comprehensive comparison, visit the "compare" link.