Nikon Z6

The versatile full-frame mirrorless all-rounder

Nikon Z6
84/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 17
Performance 18
Durability 17
Price 15
Usability 17
Brand Nikon
Model VOA020AE

Key Features

SENSOR 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS sensor
PROCESSOR EXPEED 6 image processor for fast processing
AUTOFOCUS 273-point hybrid AF system with eye-detection
PHASE DETECTION On-sensor PDAF covering 90% of the frame
VIDEO 4K UHD up to 30p, 10-bit N-Log via HDMI
STABILIZATION 5-axis In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS), 5 stops
BURST RATE 12 fps continuous shooting with deep buffer
VIEWFINDER 3.69m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder, 0.80x magnification
DISPLAY 3.2-inch 2.1m-dot tilting touchscreen LCD
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI, Mic, Headphone
MEMORY CARD Single XQD/CFexpress Type B card slot
WEATHER SEALING Magnesium alloy body with extensive weather sealing
BATTERY LIFE 310 shots per charge (CIPA) using EN-EL15b

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Nikon Z6

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via command dials
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via command dials
AF-ON Button ✓ Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present Fn1 and Fn2
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Nikon Z6

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Nikon Z6 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Nikon Z6

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Technical Specification

Sensor Full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 24.5 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-51200 (expandable to 50-204800)
Autofocus 273-point Hybrid Phase/Contrast Detection
Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 12 fps
Video 4K UHD 30p / 1080p 120p
Stabilization 5-axis In-Body
Viewfinder 0.5-in. 3.69m-dot OLED EVF
LCD 3.2-inch Tilting Touchscreen
Memory Card 1x XQD / CFexpress Type B
Connectivity USB-C, HDMI Type C, 3.5mm Mic/Headphone
Battery Life 310 shots
Weight 675g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 134 x 100.5 x 67.5 mm