Nikon Z6III Z6III Black 2024
The world’s first partially-stacked 24.5MP CMOS sensor enables 120fps electronic bursts and 6K/60p RAW video with a 3.5x faster readout. A 5.8M-dot EVF, 8-stop IBIS, and 420g weather-sealed body combine pro-level stabilization with outstanding portability. It’s best for streamers and video-focused creators who need internal RAW recording, 240fps slow-motion, and fast burst shooting in a lightweight hybrid camera.
About This Camera
The world’s first partially-stacked 24.5MP CMOS sensor enables 120fps electronic bursts and 6K/60p RAW video with a 3.5x faster readout. A 5.8M-dot EVF, 8-stop IBIS, and 420g weather-sealed body combine pro-level stabilization with outstanding portability. It’s best for streamers and video-focused creators who need internal RAW recording, 240fps slow-motion, and fast burst shooting in a lightweight hybrid camera.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 24.5MP full-frame
- Burst fps 20
- Video 6K @120fps
- Ibis
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 420
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong video (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong burst (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile) 93th
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Partially Stacked CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.5 |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 |
Autofocus
| AF Type | Yes |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 20 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 120 |
| 1080p FPS | 240 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | N-RAW (12 bit), Apple ProRes RAW HQ (12 bit), Apple ProRes 422 HQ (10 bit), H.265/HEVC (8 bit/10 bit), H.264/AVC (8 bit) |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 5760000 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z6III Z6III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a7 a7 V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 1053 | 759 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 20 | 20 | 40 | 30 | 75 | 60 |
| Video | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 420 | 579 | 609 | 610 | 721 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z6III Z6III | 73.7 | 73.4 | 90.7 | 95.5 | 96.7 | 53.7 | 44.9 | 84.1 | 42.6 | 93.1 | 58.5 | 98 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.2 | 96.9 | 84.1 | 83.3 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 88.1 | 94.5 | 93 | 89.8 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.8 | 88.9 | 94.6 | 91 | 89.8 | 59.9 | 96.6 | 99.5 | 93 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.6 | 88.1 | 97.2 | 95.1 | 97.5 | 56 | 89.3 | 84.1 | 93 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 99.6 | 88.4 | 98.1 | 84.1 | 41.2 | 94.2 | 84.1 | 0 | 77.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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