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Comparison of Nikon Z6 and Nikon Z7 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Z6 ×
Nikon Z7 ×
General
ModelNikon Z6Nikon Z7
BrandNikonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberZ6Z7
Alternate model number(s)
  • z 6
  • z 7
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20182018
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)134134
Width (mm)6868
Height (mm)101101
Weight (g)1,1751,175
Waterproof--
Successor-Nikon Z7
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)24.545.7
Sensor format35mm35mm
Sensor area (mm²)858.01858.01
Sensor width (mm)35.935.9
Sensor height (mm)23.923.9
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.944.35
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect++
Dxo sensor score9599
Dxo color depth score (bit)25.326.3
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)14.314.6
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)3,2992,668
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)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2704 x 1800(4.9 mp 3:2)
  • 2752 x 2752(7.6 mp 1:1)
  • 3440 x 2752(9.5 mp 5:4)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4048 x 2696(10.9 mp 3:2)
  • 4128 x 2320(9.6 mp 16:9)
  • 4128 x 2752(11.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4128 x 4128(17.0 mp 1:1)
  • 5152 x 4120(21.2 mp 5:4)
  • 5408 x 3600(19.5 mp 3:2)
  • 5504 x 5504(30.3 mp 1:1)
  • 6192 x 3480(21.5 mp 16:9)
  • 6192 x 4128(25.6 mp 3:2)
  • 6880 x 5504(37.9 mp 5:4)
  • 8256 x 4640(38.3 mp 16:9)
  • 8256 x 5504(45.4 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
  • 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 (fps)129
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)120120
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV/MP4 (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM/AAC audio)MOV/MP4 (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM/AAC audio)
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon ZNikon Z
LensNikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 SNikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 70.0024.00 - 70.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)24.00 - 70.0024.00 - 70.00
Zoom ratio (x)2.922.92
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.250.05 - 0.25
Min focus range (cm)3030
Filter thread (mm)7272
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.5
  • 1.5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF; 273 (single-point AF); PinpointHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF; 493 (single-point AF); Pinpoint
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 1.27-cm/0.5-in., approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED with color balance and auto and 11-level manual brightness controlsEVF: 1.27-cm/0.5-in., approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED with color balance and auto and 11-level manualbrightness controls
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)3,686,4003,686,400
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.80.8
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.80.8
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23.2
Rear display resolution (dots)2,100,0002,100,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)2432
Top deck display++
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)51,20025,600
Minimum iso (native)10064
Iso settingsAuto, 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-2Auto, 64 - 25,600 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps, plus down to 32 in Lo-1 and up to 102,400 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
  • 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 (s)1/8000 - 301/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix, Center-weighted (weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frameMatrix, 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 modes3 User Settings (U1, U2, U3); HDR, Multiple Exposure (Add, average, lighten, darken)3 User Settings (U1, U2, U3); HDR, Multiple Exposure (Add, average, lighten, darken)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
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
  • front-curtain sync
  • off
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction with slow sync
  • slow rear-curtain sync
  • slow sync
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/200
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionISO-type hotshoeISO-type hotshoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • xq
  • xq
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
  • 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
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth++
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack++
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • bluetooth or optional wired or wireless
  • wi-fi
  • 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)
  • 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 (s/frame)0.390.48
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.420.46
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)129
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)4726
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)129
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)3523
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)129
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)2920
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.210.21
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.060.06
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.06
Shutter lag (notes)Shutter lag results are with Electronic First Curtain Shutter (EFCS) enabled.Shutter lag results are with Electronic First Curtain Shutter (EFCS) enabled.
Startup time (s)1.51.5
Play -> record time (s)0.70.9
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)380400
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)310330
Battery life, video (minutes)8585
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • en-el15b/en-el15a/en-el15 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • en-el15b/en-el15a/en-el15 lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL15b Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL15b Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported++



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