Nikon Z Z6 III Black 2023
Combining a 24.5MP partially-stacked CMOS sensor and EXPEED 7 processor, it delivers 6K/60p N-RAW internal recording, 4K/120p, and 120 fps electronic burst shooting with AI subject-detection autofocus. The 5.76M-dot blackout-free EVF and articulating touchscreen enable precise framing during high-speed bursts and video work. This camera is best for hybrid creators needing robust RAW video, fast continuous capture, and dependable subject tracking for vlogging, events, and action.
About This Camera
Combining a 24.5MP partially-stacked CMOS sensor and EXPEED 7 processor, it delivers 6K/60p N-RAW internal recording, 4K/120p, and 120 fps electronic burst shooting with AI subject-detection autofocus. The 5.76M-dot blackout-free EVF and articulating touchscreen enable precise framing during high-speed bursts and video work. This camera is best for hybrid creators needing robust RAW video, fast continuous capture, and dependable subject tracking for vlogging, events, and action.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 24.5MP full-frame
- Af points 273
- Burst fps 20
- Video 6K @120fps
- Ibis
- Weight g 120
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong evf (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong video (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong burst (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
Cons
- Below average build (2th percentile) 2th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Partially-Stacked CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.5 |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 273 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 20 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 120 |
| 1080p FPS | 240 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | N-RAW, ProRes RAW |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 5760000 |
Build
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z Z6 III | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III | Fujifilm X-T50 X-T50 | Panasonic Lumix GH4 GH4 | OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | DSLR | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.5MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 25.7MP aps-c | 40.2MP aps-c | 16MP micro-four-thirds | 16MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 273 | 1053 | 101 | 117 | 49 | 81 |
| Burst FPS | 20 | 40 | 12 | 13 | 40 | 8.5 |
| Video | 6K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @30fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @30fps | 1080p |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 120 | 609 | 735 | 389 | 560 | 390 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z Z6 III | 81.6 | 97.1 | 2 | 95.6 | 95.7 | 53.5 | 45 | 84 | 70.9 | 94.6 | 72.7 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.6 | 87.9 | 94.7 | 93 | 89.5 | 58.5 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 99.6 |
| Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Compare | 75 | 76.1 | 97.9 | 71.9 | 58.2 | 90.4 | 98.9 | 56.4 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 84.7 |
| Fujifilm X-T50 X-T50 Compare | 77.6 | 74.9 | 17.2 | 79.6 | 92.1 | 97.3 | 45 | 84 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 93.6 |
| Panasonic Lumix GH4 GH4 Compare | 4.8 | 83.1 | 93.8 | 89.4 | 68.8 | 11.2 | 94.7 | 84 | 76.1 | 81.7 | 33 |
| OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark II Compare | 72 | 79.9 | 75.3 | 60.4 | 58.2 | 9.5 | 45 | 56.4 | 39.7 | 79 | 72.7 |
Usage Scores
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