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Nikon Zf vs Nikon Z6II

Short AnswerNikon Zf wins more of the spec-sheet categories, but the right pick depends on what you shoot.

By Jennifer K. Telfer · Updated · 1 Min Read

Camera A

Nikon Zf

Launch Price
$2,000
Announced
2023-09
MirrorlessFull Frame24.5 MPNikon Z
VS
Camera B

Nikon Z6II

Launch Price
$2,000
Announced
2020-10
MirrorlessFull Frame24.5 MPNikon Z

Winner By Photographic Discipline

ResolutionTie
Image StabilizationNikon Zf
Autofocus PointsTie
Battery LifeNikon Zf
WeightNikon Z6II
Launch PriceTie

Key Technical Performance Deltas

Resolution (MP)
A
24.5
B
24.5
Stabilization (Stops)
A
8
B
5
Battery (Shots)
A
360
B
340
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A
710
B
705
AF Points
A
273
B
273

Form Factor

Nikon Zf
144 × 103 × 49 mm
Nikon Z6II
134 × 100.5 × 69.5 mm

Reasons To Choose Each

Choose Nikon Zf If…

  • Higher image stabilization (8 stops vs 5 stops)
  • Higher battery life (360 shots vs 340 shots)

Choose Nikon Z6II If…

  • Lighter body (705 g vs 710 g)

How To Choose Between Them

Compare the winners above against your own priorities. A lead in one category only matters if you use it.

Comprehensive Specification Table

SpecNikon ZfNikon Z6II
Sensor
FormatFull FrameFull Frame
Megapixels24.5 MP24.5 MP
Sensor TypeBSI CMOSBSI CMOS
Max Native ISO6400051200
Stabilization8 Stops5 Stops
Autofocus
AF Points273273
Low-Light AF-10 EV-6 EV
Speed
Mechanical Burst14 fps14 fps
Fastest Mechanical Shutter1/80001/8000
Viewfinder & Screen
ViewfinderEVFEVF
EVF Resolution3.69M3.69M
LCD Size3.2"3.2"
LCD TypeVari-angleTilting
Video
Best Video4K 60p4K 60p
Internal Color10-bit H.2658-bit 4:2:0
Log ProfileN-LogN-Log
Body
Weight710 g705 g
Card Slots22
Battery (CIPA)360 Shots340 Shots
Weather SealedYesYes
Launch Price1999.951999.95

Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.