Nikon
Z6
Original 24MP Z hybrid that launched the Z system.
$1,999
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Last updated June 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
24.5 MP
Sensor
Full Frame
ISO max
51,200
Burst
12 fps
4K
30 fps
IBIS
5-stop
Weight
585 g
Battery
310 shots
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Sensor size
Nikon Z6
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Nikon Z mount
40
First-party
50
Third-party
90+
Total available
Mount introduced 2018
Body size, to scale
Front view
Width × Height
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Back view
Width × Height — same proportions as the front
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85.6 × 54 mm
Top view
Width × Depth (front-to-back)
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85.6 × 54 mm
134 × 101 × 68 mm · 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Good- · 24.5MP — solid resolution
- · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation
Sports & Action
Fair- · 12fps burst — solid for most action
- · Weather sealed for outdoor sports
Video & Hybrid
Fair- · 4K recording
- · Log profile (N-Log) for grading latitude
Landscape
Good- · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
Travel
Good- · 585g — compact and travel-friendly
- · Weather sealed for varied conditions
Wildlife
Fair- · Weather sealed for field conditions
- · ISO 51,200 for low-light wildlife
Vlogging
Good- · IBIS reduces handheld shake
- · Eye AF locks on you while filming
Pros
- ✓ Historic value
- ✓ Solid hybrid
- ✓ Affordable used
Cons
- – Very dated now
- – Single slot
- – Limited video
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Nikon Z6