Nikon Z Z 6II 2020
Dual EXPEED 6 processors drive 12fps bursts and a deep buffer, while the full-frame sensor and 5-stop IBIS maintain sharpness. The bundled NIKKOR Z 24-200mm VR lens leverages the wide Z-mount for consistent edge-to-edge illumination, and robust weather sealing adds field reliability. This kit suits sports and wildlife shooters needing a versatile telephoto range with handheld stability in demanding conditions.
About This Camera
Dual EXPEED 6 processors drive 12fps bursts and a deep buffer, while the full-frame sensor and 5-stop IBIS maintain sharpness. The bundled NIKKOR Z 24-200mm VR lens leverages the wide Z-mount for consistent edge-to-edge illumination, and robust weather sealing adds field reliability. This kit suits sports and wildlife shooters needing a versatile telephoto range with handheld stability in demanding conditions.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor ?MP full-frame
- Af points 273
- Burst fps 12
- Video 4K @60fps
- Ibis
- Weather sealed
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong stabilization (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong af (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong burst (72th percentile) 72th
Cons
- Below average sensor (26th percentile) 26th
- Below average display (26th percentile) 26th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Processor | EXPEED 6 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 273 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 12 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z Z 6II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a7 a7 V | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | ?MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 273 | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 12 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 609 | 610 | 579 | 658 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z Z 6II | 81.4 | 36.2 | 92.8 | 71.7 | 46.9 | 25.5 | 44.9 | 25.9 | 61.5 | 84.7 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.7 | 92.8 | 89.4 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 98.9 | 93.4 | 99.5 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.7 | 88.6 | 94.8 | 90.6 | 89.4 | 59.8 | 96.6 | 99.4 | 93.4 | 96.1 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 85.1 | 95.4 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 93.6 |
| Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX Compare | 97.3 | 88.3 | 96.7 | 90.6 | 93.1 | 49.1 | 90.3 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 90.2 | 88.9 | 99.8 | 84.5 | 41.2 | 94.3 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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