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 Zf
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
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Winner By Photographic Discipline
ResolutionTie
Image StabilizationTie
Autofocus PointsTie
Battery LifeTie
WeightNikon Zf
Launch PriceNikon Zf
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A24.5
B24.5
Stabilization (Stops)
A8
B8
Battery (Shots)
A360
B360
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A760
B710
AF Points
A273
B273
Form Factor
138.5 × 101.5 × 74 mm
144 × 103 × 49 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Nikon Z6III If…
Choose Nikon Zf If…
- Lighter body (710 g vs 760 g)
- Costs less at launch ($1999.95 vs $2499.95)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Nikon Z6III | Nikon Zf |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 24.5 MP | 24.5 MP |
| Sensor Type | Partially stacked CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 64000 | 64000 |
| Stabilization | 8 Stops | 8 Stops |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 273 | 273 |
| Low-Light AF | -10 EV | -10 EV |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | 14 fps | 14 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 | Vari-angle |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 5.4K 60p | 4K 60p |
| Internal Color | 10-bit 4:2:2 | 10-bit H.265 |
| Log Profile | N-Log | N-Log |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 760 g | 710 g |
| Card Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Battery (CIPA) | 360 Shots | 360 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Launch Price | 2499.95 | 1999.95 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.