Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z f

General	Nikon Z6	Nikon Z f
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Model	Z6	Z f
Successor Model	Nikon Z6 II
MSRP	$1995 (body only), $2599 (w/24-70 F4 lens)	$1999 body only
Camera Type	Interchangeable Lens	Interchangeable Lens
Body Type	Mirrorless	Mirrorless
Video Capture

Sensor	Nikon Z6	Nikon Z f
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	25.28 Megapixel
Effective Pixels	24.5 Megapixel	24.4 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range	100 - 51,200	100 - 64,000
Boosted ISO Range	50 - 204,800	50 - 204,800

Photo	Nikon Z6	Nikon Z f
Processor	EXPEED 6	Expeed 7
Max Image Resolution	6048 x 4024	6048 x 4032
Other Resolutions	3936 x 2624 (DX crop), 4016 x 4016 (1:1), 6048 x 3400 (16:9)	4528 x 3024, 3984 x 2656, 3024 x 2016, 2976 x 1992, 1984 x 1328
Image Aspect Ratios	1:1, 5:4, 3:2, 16:9	1:1, 3:2, 16:9
Image File Format	JPEG, RAW	RAW, HEIF, JPEG
JPEG Quality Levels	Fine, normal, basic	Fine (1:4), Normal (1:8), Basic (1:16)
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, Manual, Neutral White, Preset Manual, Shade
WB Bracketing
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	Nikon Z f
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	Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); full-time AF (AF-F; available only in video mode); predictive focus tracking Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used
AF Detection Range	-6 to +19 EV	-10 to +19 EV
Number of Focus Points	273	273
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	Nikon Z f
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	8 stops
Digital Image Stabilization

Screen	Nikon Z6	Nikon Z f
Screen Type	Tilting	Fully Articulated
Screen Technology	TFT LCD	LCD
Touch Screen
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
Screen Size	3.2"	3.2"
Screen Resolution	2,100k dot	2,089k dots
Top LCD Screen
Live View
Live Composition

Viewfinder	Nikon Z6	Nikon Z f
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic (OLED)
Viewfinder Size	0.5"	0.5"
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.80x	0.8x
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.80x	0.8x
Viewfinder Resolution	3,690k dot	3,686k dots
Viewfinder Eyepoint	21 mm	21 mm
Diopter Adjustment	-4 to +2	-4 to +2
Eye Sensor	Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays

Shutter	Nikon Z6	Nikon Z f
Shutter Type	Mechanical Focal Plane, Electronic	Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical, Electronic front-curtain, Electronic
Min Shutter Speed	30 sec	900s
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	1/8000 sec	1/8000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)		14.0 fps
Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)		15.0 fps
Max Continuous Shooting	12.0 fps	15.0 fps
Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer	Up to 12 fps at 24.5 MP Up to 5.5 fps at 24.5 MP	Up to 14 fps

Flash	Nikon Z6	Nikon Z f
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 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 EV Steps)
External Flash Connectivity
External Flash System	TTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot metering	TTL
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe	Shoe Mount, Wireless

Exposure	Nikon Z6	Nikon Z f
Exposure Metering Modes	Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Spot	Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Average Spot Spot AF-area Partial
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority	Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Metering Range	-4 to +17 EV	-4 to +17 EV
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)	±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
Exposure Bracketing
Exposure Lock	Luminosity locked at detected value	Luminosity locked at detected value

DXO	Nikon Z6	Nikon Z f
DxO Low Light ISO	3299
DxO Color Depth	25.3
DxO Dynamic Range	14.3
DxO Overall Score	95

Video	Nikon Z6	Nikon Z f
Movie File Format	MOV MP4
Audio File Format		LPCM, AAC
Internal Recording Modes		H.265/MOV/MP4 8/10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 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	10-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) Full HD (1920 x 1080)	4:2:2 8/10-Bit via HDMI 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps
No crop on 4K Videos
Webcam Functionality
Unlimited Video Recording
Recording Limit	30 min - 60 fps or less 3 min - 120/100 fps	125 Min
IP Streaming

Terminals	Nikon Z6	Nikon Z f
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 Microphone (Plug-in Power) Input
Power I/O	1 x USB Type-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 Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
USB Speed	USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)	USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
HDMI Output	Mini	Micro Type D
Speaker	Mono	Mono
Built-in Microphone	Stereo	Stereo
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Flash Sync Port

Connectivity	Nikon Z6	Nikon Z f
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
Bluetooth Version		5.0
Mobile App Compatible		: Android & iOS App Name: SnapBridge App Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control *As of October, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Remote Control	via MC-DC2, WR-1, WR-T10 (Optional)

Environmental	Nikon Z6	Nikon Z f
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	Nikon Z f
Dimensions	134 x 101 x 68 mm (5.28 x 3.98 x 2.68")	144 x 103 x 49 mm (5.67 x 4.06 x 1.93")
Weight (inc. batteries)	675 g (1.49 lb / 23.81 oz)	710 g (1.57 lb / 25.04 oz)
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	8.75 x 7.45 x 5.3"	8.7 x 7.4 x 5.3"
Package Weight	3.325 lb	2.515 lb

Power and Storage	Nikon Z6	Nikon Z f
Battery Pack	EN-EL15b	EN-EL15c
Battery Life	330 shots	380 shots
USB Charging
Internal Storage
External Storage	Single Slot: CFexpress Type B / XQD	Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) Slot 2: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC (UHS-I)

Other	Nikon Z6	Nikon Z f
Self Timer	2, 5, 10 or 20 secs	2/5/10/20-Second Delay
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
Material of Construction	Magnesium Alloy	Magnesium Alloy
Electronic Level Gauge
Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System	Image Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D); image sensor cleaning

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