Nikon
Z6 III
First partially stacked full-frame sensor with 6K N-RAW internal video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Nikon
Z7
Original high-res Z body with 45MP for detail work.
$3,399
Launch priceReleased Aug 2018
Z6 III is 5.8 years newer.
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Wins
Z6 III
Wins
Z7
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AZ6 III has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 9 fps)
- AZ6 III has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AZ6 III has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
- AZ6 III has higher Burst (mechanical) (20 fps vs 9 fps)
- AZ6 III has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 120 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Z6 III
139 × 102 × 74 mm
760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Z7
134 × 101 × 68 mm
585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)
Z6 III is 5mm wider, 1mm taller, and 7mm thicker than Z7.
Z6 III is 175 g heavier than Z7.
Depth (front-to-back): 74mm Z6 III · 68mm Z7
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Z6 III
139 × 102 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Z7
134 × 101 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Z6 III
139 × 74 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Z7
134 × 68 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z6 III
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Z7
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Z6 III
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Z7
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Z6 III
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, Raw…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 101.5, 74
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, XQD, SD…
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 9 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Birds, Dogs, Cats…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z7
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 100.5, 67.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD
Resolution
45.7 MP vs 24.5 MP — higher is better
AF points / zones
493 vs 299 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
Weight
585 g vs 760 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓EVF magnification — Both 0.8 ×
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Z6 III
Pros
- ✓Partially stacked CMOS reduces rolling shutter
- ✓6K N-RAW 60p internal — true filmmaking capability
- ✓5.76M dot EVF — best-in-class resolution
- ✓14fps mechanical burst
Cons
- –EN-EL15c battery life only 380 CIPA shots
- –Smaller lens ecosystem vs. Canon RF
Z7
Pros
- ✓45MP
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Z mount
Cons
- –Single slot
- –Older AF
- –Superseded
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Nikon Z6 III
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Z6 III or Z7?
Z6 III scores 10.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for Z7 — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Z6 III and Z7?
Z6 III is 24.5 MP and Z7 is 45.7 MP, so the Z7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Z6 III and Z7 have in-body image stabilization?
Z6 III has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Z7 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Z6 III or the Z7?
Z6 III reaches 120 fps electronic. Z7 reaches 9 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Z6 III and Z7?
Z6 III weighs 760 g and Z7 weighs 585 g, so the Z7 is 175 g lighter.
Do the Z6 III and Z7 record 4K video?
Z6 III: 4K up to 120p. Z7: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Z6 III and Z7 weather sealed?
Z6 III: Yes. Z7: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 360 shots (CIPA) for the Z6 III and 330 shots for the Z7, giving the Z6 III the edge.
How much does each cost?
Z6 III launched at $2,499 and Z7 at $3,399. The Z6 III is $900 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.