How To Choose Between Them
Compare the winners above against your own priorities. A lead in one category only matters if you use it.
Camera Comparison
Nikon
Nikon Z6III vs Nikon Z7II
Short AnswerNikon Z7II wins more of the spec-sheet categories, but the right pick depends on what you shoot.
By Jennifer K. Telfer · Updated · 1 Min Read
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Winner By Photographic Discipline
ResolutionNikon Z7II
Image StabilizationNikon Z6III
Autofocus PointsNikon Z7II
Battery LifeTie
WeightNikon Z7II
Launch PriceNikon Z6III
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A24.5
B45.7
Stabilization (Stops)
A8
B5
Battery (Shots)
A360
B360
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A760
B705
AF Points
A273
B493
Form Factor
138.5 × 101.5 × 74 mm
134 × 100.5 × 69.5 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Nikon Z6III If…
- Higher image stabilization (8 stops vs 5 stops)
- Costs less at launch ($2499.95 vs $2999.95)
Choose Nikon Z7II If…
- Higher resolution (45.7 MP vs 24.5 MP)
- Higher autofocus points (493 vs 273 )
- Lighter body (705 g vs 760 g)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Nikon Z6III | Nikon Z7II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 24.5 MP | 45.7 MP |
| Sensor Type | Partially stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 64000 | 25600 |
| Stabilization | 8 Stops | 5 Stops |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 273 | 493 |
| Low-Light AF | -10 EV | -4 EV |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | 14 fps | 10 fps |
| Electronic Burst | 20 fps | — |
| Fastest Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Fastest Electronic Shutter | 1/16000 | — |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| EVF Resolution | 5.76M | 3.69M |
| LCD Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| LCD Type | Vari-angle | Tilting |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 5.4K 60p | 4K 60p |
| Internal Color | 10-bit 4:2:2 | 8-bit 4:2:0 |
| Log Profile | N-Log | N-Log |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 760 g | 705 g |
| Card Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Battery (CIPA) | 360 Shots | 360 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Launch Price | 2499.95 | 2999.95 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.