Nikon Z6 II vs Z7 II
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Nikon Z7 II vs Nikon Z6 II - Which one to choose and why?
Why choose the Nikon Z6 II?
Higher ISO sensitivity
51 200 vs. 25 600
Cheaper body
1 746$ / 1189£ / 1 399€ vs. 2 495$ / 1699£ / 1 999€
Has a mechanical shutter
1/8 000s vs. -
Better burst (mech.)
14 fps vs. 6 fps
Better burst (electr.)
14 fps vs. 10 fps
Larger buffer
124 images vs. 77 images
More sensitive low-light sensor
-4 EV vs. -3 EV
Four years after its release, the Nikon Z6 II was replaced in June 2024 by its successor, the Nikon Z6 III, which is a significant improvement in many ways.
Technical specifications - Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z7 II
General
| Nikon Z6 II | Nikon Z7 II | ||
Release Date | October 2020 | VS | October 2020 |
Mount | Z | VS | Z |
Definition | 24.5 Mp | VS | 45.7 Mp |
Sensor Size | Full Frame | VS | Full Frame |
Image Stabilization | Yes | VS | Yes |
ISO Sensitivity | 100 - 51 200 | VS | 64 - 25 600 |
Extended ISO | 50 - 204 800 | VS | 32 - 102 400 |
Card Slots | 2 | VS | 2 |
Card Type | 1 × SD (UHS-II) 1 x CF Express (Type B) | VS | 1 × SD (UHS-II) 1 x CF Express (Type B) |
Processor | Dual EXPEED 6 | VS | Dual EXPEED 6 |
Recommended Price | 1 746$ / 1189£ / 1 399€ | VS | 2 495$ / 1699£ / 1 999€ |
Viewfinder Features
| Nikon Z6 II | Nikon Z7 II | ||
Resolution | 3.69 M-dot | VS | 3.69 M-dot |
Magnification | 0.8x | VS | 0.8x |
Autofocus Features
| Nikon Z6 II | Nikon Z7 II | ||
Sensibilidad AF | -4 / 17 EV | VS | -3 / 17 EV |
Number of Focus Points | 273 | VS | 493 |
Video
| Nikon Z6 II | Nikon Z7 II | ||
Maximum Resolution | 4K UHD 60 i/s 1080p 120 i/s | VS | 4K UHD 60 i/s 1080p 120 i/s |
Recording Format | VS | ||
Recording Time Limit | 120 min | VS | 120 min |
DxO Score
| Nikon Z6 II | Nikon Z7 II | ||
General | 94 | VS | 100 |
Portrait | 25.0 | VS | 26.3 |
Landscape | 14.4 | VS | 14.7 |
Sports | 3 303 | VS | 2 841 |
Physical Characteristics
| Nikon Z6 II | Nikon Z7 II | ||
Weather-Sealed | Yes | VS | Yes |
Battery Type | EN-EL15c | VS | EN-EL15c |
Weight | 1.55 lb / 705 g | VS | 1.55 lb / 705 g |
Dimensions (W×H×D)
| 5.3 × 4 × 2.8" 134 × 101 × 70 mm | VS | 5.3 × 4 × 2.8" 134 × 101 × 70 mm |
Volume | 57.79 in3 / 947 cm3 | VS | 57.79 in3 / 947 cm3 |
Viewfinder Battery Life
| 340 images | VS | 330 images |
LCD Battery Life | 450 images | VS | 410 images |
Built-in Flash
| No | VS | No |
Maximum Flash Sync Speed | 1/200s | VS | 1/200s |
Min. Shutter Speed | 30s | VS | 30s |
Max. Shutter Speed (Mechanical) | 1/8 000s | VS | - |
Max. Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/8 000s | VS | 1/8 000s |
Max. Burst Rate (Mechanical) | 14 fps | VS | 6 fps |
Max. Burst Rate (Electronic) | 14 fps | VS | 10 fps |
RAW Buffer | 124 images | VS | 77 images |
Screen Features
| Nikon Z6 II | Nikon Z7 II | ||
Type | Tilting | VS | Tilting |
Resolution | 2.1 M-dot | VS | 2.1 M-dot |
Diagonal | 3.19" / 8.1 cm | VS | 3.19" / 8.1 cm |
Touchscreen | Yes | VS | Yes |
Optional Features
| Nikon Z6 II | Nikon Z7 II | ||
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth | Yes / Yes | VS | Yes / Yes |
Headphone Jack | Yes | VS | Yes |
USB Version | USB-C 3.1 | VS | USB-C 3.1 |
GPS | No | VS | No |
Time Lapse | Yes | VS | Yes |
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Detailed comparison by Sylvain PONS
As a photography enthusiast, I've spent a lot of time exploring, comparing and analysing these cameras' features to help you make the right choice!
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Sources: Nikon Z6 II, Nikon Z7 II


Release Date
Mount
Definition
Sensor Size
Image Stabilization
ISO Sensitivity
Card Slots
Processor
Recommended Price
Magnification
Sensibilidad AF
Number of Focus Points
Maximum Resolution
Recording Format
Recording Time Limit
General
Portrait
Landscape
Sports
Weather-Sealed
Battery Type
Weight
Dimensions (W×H×D)
Volume
Viewfinder Battery Life
Built-in Flash
Maximum Flash Sync Speed
Min. Shutter Speed
Max. Burst Rate (Mechanical)
RAW Buffer
Diagonal
Touchscreen
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
Headphone Jack
USB Version
GPS
Time Lapse










