Nikon Z Z6 III Black 2024
The 24.5MP Partially-Stacked CMOS sensor and EXPEED 7 processor deliver 6K/60p RAW video and blackout-free 20fps bursts. A 5.76M-dot blackout-free EVF and 4-axis tilting LCD provide a premium viewing experience, and its $1,890 body-only price undercuts many rivals with similar video capabilities. This camera is best for sports and wildlife photographers who need high-speed burst shooting and reliable subject tracking.
About This Camera
The 24.5MP Partially-Stacked CMOS sensor and EXPEED 7 processor deliver 6K/60p RAW video and blackout-free 20fps bursts. A 5.76M-dot blackout-free EVF and 4-axis tilting LCD provide a premium viewing experience, and its $1,890 body-only price undercuts many rivals with similar video capabilities. This camera is best for sports and wildlife photographers who need high-speed burst shooting and reliable subject tracking.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 24.5MP full-frame
- Af points 493
- Burst fps 20
- Video 6K @120fps
- Ibis
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 113
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Partially-Stacked CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.5 |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 493 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 20 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 60 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 120 |
| 1080p FPS | 240 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | N-RAW, ProRes RAW |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 5760000 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | Full-size HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z Z6 III | Sony a7 a7 V | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 | Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.5MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 493 | 759 | 1053 | 425 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 20 | 30 | 12 | 15 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 6K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 113 | 610 | 590 | 476 | 658 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z Z6 III | 90.8 | 97.1 | 87.8 | 91.6 | 96.7 | 53.5 | 45 | 84 | 93.3 | 79 | 98.1 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.9 | 88.7 | 94.8 | 90.7 | 89.5 | 59.8 | 96.5 | 99.5 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 96.2 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.6 | 87.9 | 94.3 | 88.1 | 83.7 | 49 | 98.6 | 84 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 98.1 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 Compare | 88.3 | 89.5 | 91.6 | 80.8 | 91.5 | 97.3 | 95.7 | 84 | 85.2 | 94.6 | 93.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX Compare | 97.4 | 91.4 | 96.6 | 90.7 | 93.1 | 49 | 90.4 | 99.3 | 93.3 | 87.7 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.6 | 90.2 | 88.8 | 99.8 | 84.7 | 41.1 | 94.3 | 84 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 99.6 |
