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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong evf (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong video (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong burst (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong display (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average build (2th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Partially-Stacked CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.5 MP |
| 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 | 5.76 M dots |
Build
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z Z6 III | Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX | Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 | Sony a6700 a6700 | Canon EOS R R7 | OM System OM-1 OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 26MP aps-c | 32.5MP aps-c | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 273 | 779 | 425 | 759 | 651 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 20 | 30 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 10 |
| Video | 6K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 120 | 658 | 476 | 411 | 530 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z Z6 III | 81.4 | 97.2 | 2.1 | 95.5 | 95.7 | 53.7 | 44.9 | 71.1 | 72.7 |
| Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX Compare | 97.3 | 88.3 | 96.7 | 90.6 | 93.1 | 49.1 | 90.3 | 93.4 | 84.7 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 Compare | 88.1 | 89.4 | 91.7 | 80.7 | 91.4 | 97.4 | 95.7 | 85.4 | 93.6 |
| Sony a6700 a6700 Compare | 95.7 | 83 | 90.6 | 94.7 | 89.4 | 91.5 | 95.2 | 93.4 | 84.7 |
| Canon EOS R R7 Compare | 93.2 | 87.4 | 93.6 | 85.1 | 83.5 | 95.7 | 44.9 | 93.4 | 93.6 |
| OM System OM-1 OM-1 Compare | 94.5 | 97.2 | 81.8 | 94.4 | 83.5 | 65.1 | 94.3 | 83.4 | 84.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offers From $539
B&H Photo 1 offers From $2,545
Newegg 1 offers From $2,675
Price History
Usage Scores
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