Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon D3000

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Z6 II Nikon D3000
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelZ6 IID3000
      Predecessor ModelNikon Z6 Nikon D40
      Successor ModelNikon D3100
      MSRP$1995 (body only), $2599 (w/24-70 F4 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Z6 II Nikon D3000
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatFXDX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm23.6 x 15.8 mm
      Total Pixels25.28 Megapixel10.75 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.5 Megapixel10.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,800100 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon Z6 II Nikon D3000
      ProcessorDual EXPEED 6EXPEED
      Max Image Resolution6048 x 40243872 x 2592
      Other Resolutions3936 x 2624 (DX crop), 4016 x 4016 (1:1), 6048 x 3400 (16:9)2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off      		Can be selected from On or Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Z6 II Nikon D3000
      Focusing SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-6 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points27311
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets
      Optics Nikon Z6 II Nikon D3000
      Lens MountNikon ZNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon Z6 II Nikon D3000
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution2,100k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Z6 II Nikon D3000
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.80x0.53x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,690k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2-1.7 to +0.5
      Eye SensorAutomatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
      Shutter Nikon Z6 II Nikon D3000
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed900 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting14.0 fps3.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 14 fps at 24.5 MP for up to 124 Frames
      Flash Nikon Z6 II Nikon D3000
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow rear-curtain sync
      Slow sync
      Off      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot meteringi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon Z6 II Nikon D3000
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-4 to +17 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected valueLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon Z6 II Nikon D3000
      DxO Low Light ISO3303563
      DxO Color Depth25.022.3
      DxO Dynamic Range14.411.1
      DxO Overall Score9462
      Video Nikon Z6 II Nikon D3000
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      1920 x 1080
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon Z6 II Nikon D3000
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Nikon DC2 Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Z6 II Nikon D3000
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via MC-DC2 or smartphone Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Nikon Z6 II Nikon D3000
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon Z6 II Nikon D3000
      Dimensions134 x 101 x 70 mm (5.28 x 3.98 x 2.76")126 x 97 x 64 mm (4.96 x 3.82 x 2.52")
      Weight (inc. batteries)705 g (1.55 lb / 24.87 oz)536 g (1.18 lb / 18.91 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.2 x 7.3 x 5.3"
      Package Weight2.83 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Z6 II Nikon D3000
      Battery PackEN-EL15cEN-EL9a
      Battery Life410 shots500 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: CFexpress Type B / XQD
      Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)      		Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon Z6 II Nikon D3000
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 secs 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D); image sensor cleaning


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