| Attribute | Value |
| General |
| Model | Nikon Z6 |
| Brand | Nikon |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.nikonusa.com/ |
| Model number | Z6 |
| Alternate model number(s) | |
| Camera format | Compact System Camera |
| Release year | 2018 year |
| Tripod mount | + |
| Length | 134 mm |
| Width | 68 mm |
| Height | 101 mm |
| Weight | 1,175 g |
| Waterproof | - |
| Waterproof depth | Add |
| Predecessor | Add |
| Successor | Add |
| Image Sensor |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor manufacturer | Add |
| Effective megapixels | 24.5 MP |
| Sensor format | 35mm |
| Sensor area | 858.01 mm² |
| Sensor width | 35.9 mm |
| Sensor height | 23.9 mm |
| Approximate pixel pitch | 5.94 micron |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 1 x |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 |
| Color filter type | RGBG |
| Anti aliasing filter | Fixed |
| Self-cleaning | + |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | + |
| On-sensor phase detect | + |
| Dxo sensor score | 95 |
| Dxo color depth score | 25.3 bit |
| Dxo dynamic range score | 14.3 evs |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score | 3,299 iso |
| Image Capture |
| Image resolution | - 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
- 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
- 1968 x 1312(2.6 mp 3:2)
- 2000 x 2000(4.0 mp 1:1)
- 2944 x 1968(5.8 mp 3:2)
- 3008 x 3008(9.0 mp 1:1)
- 3024 x 1696(5.1 mp 16:9)
- 3024 x 2016(6.1 mp 3:2)
- 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
- 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
- 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
- 4016 x 4016(16.1 mp 1:1)
- 4128 x 2320(9.6 mp 16:9)
- 4528 x 2544(11.5 mp 16:9)
- 4528 x 3016(13.7 mp 3:2)
- 6048 x 3400(20.6 mp 16:9)
- 6048 x 4024(24.3 mp 3:2)
|
| Image file format | - and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression)
- compressed
- jpeg (exif 2.31)
- large
- lossless compressed
- medium
- nef (raw): 12 or 14 bit
- or uncompressed
- tiff
|
| Continuous-mode | 12 fps |
| Video Capture |
| Can take movies | + |
| Movie resolution | - 1920x1080
- 1920x1080
- 3840x2160
|
| Movie max framerate | 120 fps |
| Image Storage |
| Movie file format | MOV/MP4 (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM/AAC audio) |
| Composite video out | - |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | Add |
| Video usable as viewfinder | Add |
| Hd video out | + |
| Hd video connection | HDMI |
| Lens and Optics |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z |
| Lens | Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 24.00 - 70.00 mm |
| Focal length (actual) | 24.00 - 70.00 mm |
| Zoom ratio | 2.92 x |
| Aperture range | 0.05 - 0.25 f |
| Integrated nd filter | Add |
| Min focus range | 30 cm |
| Macro focus range | Add |
| Filter thread | 72 mm |
| Thread type | Add |
| Optical image stabilization | - |
| Digital zoom | + |
| Digital zoom values | |
| Auto Focus |
| Auto focus | + |
| Auto focus type | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF; 273 (single-point AF); Pinpoint |
| Auto focus assist light | + |
| Manual focus | + |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder type | EVF: 1.27-cm/0.5-in., approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED with color balance and auto and 11-level manual brightness controls |
| Focus peaking | + |
| Evf resolution | 3,686,400 dots |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.8 x |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | 0.8 x |
| Display |
| Eye-level viewfinder | + |
| Rear display | + |
| Rear display size | 3.2 inch |
| Rear display resolution | 2,100,000 dots |
| Touchscreen | + |
| Articulating screen | + |
| Tilt swivel screen | - |
| Selfie screen | - |
| Max playback zoom | 24 x |
| Top deck display | + |
| Exposure |
| Maximum iso (native) | 51,200 |
| Minimum iso (native) | 100 |
| Iso settings | Auto, 100 - 51,200 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps, plus down to 50 in Lo-1 and up to 204,800 in Hi-2 |
| Auto iso mode | + |
| White balance settings | - 000k); fine-tuning available.
- 500k-10
- auto (3)
- cloudy
- color temperature (2
- direct sunlight
- flash
- fluorescent (7)
- incandescent
- natural light auto
- preset manual (6)
- shade
|
| Shutter speed range | 1/8000 - 30 s |
| Bulb mode | + |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | Matrix, Center-weighted (weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame |
| Program auto exposure | + |
| Aperture priority | + |
| Shutter priority | + |
| Full manual exposure | + |
| Creative exposure modes | 3 User Settings (U1, U2, U3); HDR, Multiple Exposure (Add, average, lighten, darken) |
| Self timer | |
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | + |
| High resolution composite | - |
| Flash |
| Built-in flash | - |
| Flash modes | - front-curtain sync
- off
- rear-curtain sync
- red-eye reduction
- red-eye reduction with slow sync
- slow rear-curtain sync
- slow sync
|
| Flash guide number (iso 100) | Add |
| Flash range description | Add |
| Max flash sync | 1/200 s |
| Flash exposure compensation | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External flash connection | ISO-type hotshoe |
| Built-in wireless flash control | - |
| Usable memory types | |
| Uhs support | Add |
| Other memory | Add |
| Dual card slots | - |
| Raw capture support | + |
| Uncompressed format | - and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression)
- compressed
- large
- lossless compressed
- medium
- nef (raw): 12 or 14 bit
- or uncompressed
- tiff
|
| Included memory | Add |
| Included memory type | Add |
| Connectivity |
| Built-in wi-fi | + |
| NFC | - |
| Bluetooth | + |
| Built-in gps | - |
| Microphone jack | + |
| Headphone jack | + |
| External connections | - bluetooth
- usb 3.0 super speed
- wifi
|
| Pictbridge compliant | + |
| Dpof compliant | + |
| Remote control | + |
| Remote control type | - bluetooth or optional wired or wireless
- wi-fi
|
| Connections (extended) | - 10-pin expansion terminal
- mini (type c) hdmi
- plug-in power provided)
- stereo audio out (3.5mm)
- stereo mic jack (3.5mm
- usb 3.1 gen 1 type c (superspeed usb)
|
| Performance Timing |
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting | 0.39 s/frame |
| Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting | 0.42 s/frame |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | - |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 12 fps |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) | 47 frames |
| Raw shooting speed in burst mode | 12 fps |
| Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode | 35 frames |
| Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode | 12 fps |
| Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode | 29 frames |
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) | 0.21 s |
| Shutter lag (manual focus) | 0.06 s |
| Shutter lag (prefocused) | 0.06 s |
| Shutter lag (notes) | Shutter lag results are with Electronic First Curtain Shutter (EFCS) enabled. |
| Startup time | 1.5 s |
| Play -> record time | 0.7 s |
| Power |
| Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) | 380 shots |
| Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) | 310 shots |
| Battery life, video | 85 minutes |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary |
| Usable battery types | - en-el15b/en-el15a/en-el15 lithium-ion rechargeable
|
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL15b Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
| Dedicated battery charger included | + |
| Internal charging supported | + |