Nikon
Z6
Original 24MP Z hybrid that launched the Z system.
$1,999
Last updated May 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
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
Nikon Z6
134 × 101 × 68 mm
585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)
134 × 101 × 68 mm · 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Good7.5/ 10
- · 24.5MP — solid resolution
- · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation
Sports & Action
Limited3.5/ 10
- · 12fps burst — solid for most action
- · Weather sealed for outdoor sports
Video & Hybrid
Fair5.0/ 10
- · 4K recording
- · Log profile (N-Log) for grading latitude
Landscape
Good6.0/ 10
- · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
Travel
Good7.5/ 10
- · 585g — compact and travel-friendly
- · Weather sealed for varied conditions
Wildlife
Fair4.0/ 10
- · Weather sealed for field conditions
- · ISO 51,200 for low-light wildlife
Vlogging
Good6.0/ 10
- · 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
Sensor
Resolution24.5 MP
Sensor typeFull Frame BSI-CMOS
Sensor size35.9 × 23.9 mm
AA filterYes
Processor
ProcessorEXPEED 6
ISO
ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)51,200
ISO max (expanded)204,800
Shutter
Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/8000 sec
Autofocus
AF systemHybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect)
AF points / zones273
AF low-light limit-4 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFNo
Subject recognitionPeople
Burst
Burst (mechanical)12 fps
Burst (electronic)12 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
Video
Max resolution4K UHD
4K max frame rate30 fps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileN-Log
CodecsH.264/AVC
Stabilization
In-body stabilizationYes
IBIS effectiveness5 stops
Body
Weight585 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)134 × 100.5 × 67.5 mm
Weather sealingYes
Battery
BatteryEN-EL15b
Battery life (CIPA)310 shots
Storage
Card slots1
Card typesCFexpress Type B / XQD
Viewfinder
Viewfinder typeOLED EVF
EVF resolution3,690,000 dots
EVF magnification0.8 ×
LCD
LCD size3.2 in
LCD typeTilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD
TouchscreenYes
Connectivity
USBUSB-C
HDMIMini HDMI (Type C)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Lens Mount
Lens mountNikon Z