Nikon
Z6 III
First partially stacked full-frame sensor with 6K N-RAW internal video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Nikon
Z7 II
45MP resolution body for landscapes and studio work.
$2,999
Launch priceReleased Oct 2020
Z6 III is 3.7 years newer.
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Cameraegg earns from qualifying purchases. Cameraegg may also earn commission from B&H links, at no extra cost to you.
Wins
Z6 III
Wins
Z7 II
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AZ6 III has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 10 fps)
- AZ6 III has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
- AZ6 III has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 100 fps)
- AZ6 III has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 59.94 fps)
- AZ6 III has higher Burst (mechanical) (20 fps vs 10 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to share
Z6 III
139 × 102 × 74 mm
760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Z7 II
134 × 101 × 70 mm
615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz)
Z6 III is 5mm wider, 1mm taller, and 5mm thicker than Z7 II.
Z6 III is 145 g heavier than Z7 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 74mm Z6 III · 70mm Z7 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Z6 III
139 × 102 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Z7 II
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
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Z7 II
134 × 70 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z6 III
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Z7 II
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 II
✓ 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 -3 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 101.5, 74
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, Raw…
Subject recognition
Adds Birds, Cars, Bicycles…
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 100 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z7 II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 100.5, 69.5
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
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
615 g vs 760 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
420 shots vs 360 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓EVF magnification — Both 0.8 ×
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 II
Pros
- ✓45MP detail
- ✓Dual slots
- ✓IBIS
Cons
- –Slower AF than Z8
- –4K 30p limitations
- –Superseded by Z8
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the Z6 III and Z7 II at major authorized retailers.
Nikon Z6 III
Nikon Z7 II
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Cameraegg earns from qualifying purchases. Cameraegg may also earn commission from B&H links, at no extra cost to you.
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Z6 III or Z7 II?
Z6 III scores 10.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for Z7 II — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Z6 III and Z7 II?
Z6 III is 24.5 MP and Z7 II is 45.7 MP, so the Z7 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Z6 III and Z7 II have in-body image stabilization?
Z6 III has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Z7 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Z6 III or the Z7 II?
Z6 III reaches 120 fps electronic. Z7 II reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Z6 III and Z7 II?
Z6 III weighs 760 g and Z7 II weighs 615 g, so the Z7 II is 145 g lighter.
Do the Z6 III and Z7 II record 4K video?
Z6 III: 4K up to 120p. Z7 II: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the Z6 III and Z7 II weather sealed?
Z6 III: Yes. Z7 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 360 shots (CIPA) for the Z6 III and 420 shots for the Z7 II, giving the Z7 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Z6 III launched at $2,499 and Z7 II at $2,999. The Z6 III is $500 less.
Can't decide between two? Compare a third camera.
Add any camera to get a three-way Z6 III vs Z7 II vs X comparison.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.