| General | Nikon Z6 II | Nikon Z7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model | Z6 II | Z7 II |
| Predecessor Model | Nikon Z6 | Nikon Z7 |
| MSRP | $1995 (body only), $2599 (w/24-70 F4 lens) | $2999 (body only), $3499 (w/24-70 F4 lens) |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Nikon Z6 II | Nikon Z7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Format | FX | FX |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Sensor Dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9 mm | 35.9 x 23.9 mm |
| Total Pixels | 25.28 Megapixel | 46.89 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 24.5 Megapixel | 45.7 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 51,200 | 64 - 25,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 50 - 204,800 | 32 - 102,400 |
| Photo | Nikon Z6 II | Nikon Z7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dual EXPEED 6 | Dual EXPEED 6 |
| Max Image Resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 8256 x 5504 |
| Other Resolutions | 3936 x 2624 (DX crop), 4016 x 4016 (1:1), 6048 x 3400 (16:9) | 5408 x 3600 (DX crop), 6880 x 5504 (5:4), 5504 x 5504 (1:1), 8256 x 4640 (16:9) |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | JPEG, RAW |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, normal, basic | Fine, normal, basic |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | 14-Bit |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade |
| Active D-Lighting | Can be selected from: Auto Extra High High Normal Low Off | Can be selected from: Auto Extra High High Normal Low Off |
| Active D-Lighting Bracketing |
| Focus | Nikon Z6 II | Nikon Z7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Focusing System | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist |
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| AF Detection Range | -6 to +19 EV | -4 to +19 EV |
| Number of Focus Points | 273 | 493 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Nikon Z6 II | Nikon Z7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Crop Factor | 1x | 1x |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift | 5-Axis Sensor Shift |
| Image Stabilization Compensation | 5 stops | 5 stops |
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Nikon Z6 II | Nikon Z7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Screen Resolution | 2,100k dot | 2,100k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Nikon Z6 II | Nikon Z7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Size | 0.5" | 0.5" |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.80x | 0.80x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.80x | 0.80x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 3,690k dot | 3,690k dot |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 21 mm | 21 mm |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +2 | -4 to +2 |
| Eye Sensor | Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays | Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays |
| Shutter | Nikon Z6 II | Nikon Z7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane | Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane |
| Min Shutter Speed | 900 sec | 900 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 14.0 fps | 10.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 14 fps at 24.5 MP for up to 124 Frames | Up to 10 fps at 45.7 MP for up to 50 Frames |
| Flash | Nikon Z6 II | Nikon Z7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Front-curtain sync Rear-curtain sync Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction with slow sync Slow rear-curtain sync Slow sync Off | Front-curtain sync Rear-curtain sync Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction with slow sync Slow rear-curtain sync Slow sync Off |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 sec | 1/200 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) | -3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | TTL: 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 metering | TTL: 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 metering |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Nikon Z6 II | Nikon Z7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Metering Range | -4 to +17 EV | -3 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 Lock | Luminosity locked at detected value | Luminosity locked at detected value |
| DXO | Nikon Z6 II | Nikon Z7 II |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 3303 | 2841 |
| DxO Color Depth | 25.0 | 26.3 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 14.4 | 14.7 |
| DxO Overall Score | 94 | 100 |
| Video | Nikon Z6 II | Nikon Z7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Movie File Format | MOV MP4 | MOV MP4 |
| Internal Recording Modes | H.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 | H.264/MOV/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/59.94 fps Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) 1920 x 1080 | 4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) 1920 x 1080 |
| No crop on 4K Videos | ||
| Webcam Functionality | ||
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 30 min | 30 min |
| Terminals | Nikon Z6 II | Nikon Z7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
| Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input/Output | 1 x USB-C Input/Output |
| Other I/O | 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x Nikon DC2 Input | 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x Nikon DC2 Input |
| USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini | Mini |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Nikon Z6 II | Nikon Z7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Mobile App Compatible | *As of November, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility | |
| Remote Control | via MC-DC2 or smartphone | via MC-DC2 or smartphone |
| Environmental | Nikon Z6 II | Nikon Z7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 85% | 0 to 85% |
| Physical | Nikon Z6 II | Nikon Z7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70 mm (5.28 x 3.98 x 2.76") | 134 x 101 x 70 mm (5.28 x 3.98 x 2.76") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 705 g (1.55 lb / 24.87 oz) | 705 g (1.55 lb / 24.87 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.2 x 7.3 x 5.3" | 8.7 x 7.3 x 5.2" |
| Package Weight | 2.83 lb | 2.9 lb |
| Power and Storage | Nikon Z6 II | Nikon Z7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | EN-EL15c | EN-EL15c |
| Battery Life | 410 shots | 420 shots |
| USB Charging | ||
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B / XQD Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B / XQD Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Other | Nikon Z6 II | Nikon Z7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2, 5, 10 or 20 secs | 2, 5, 10 or 20 secs |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System | Image Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D); image sensor cleaning | Image Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D); image sensor cleaning |
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