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Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z6 II

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Nikon finally announced, Nikon Z6 II  arrived with the advance core specification compared to the Nikon Z6 camera.

1. Improved Card Slot and Battery Grip

Dual Card Slot: Dual card slot now available in Nikon Z6 II and Nikon Z7 II camera.  Now you have one more SD card slot (UHS-II), for maximum versatility and backup.

Introduction of dedicated contact pin for battery grip: now you can use the MB-N11 battery pack with vertical grip and controls in it for vertical / portrait shooting. Earlier there were no contact pins were available in Z6 and Z7 cameras, that why in Z6 and Z7 camera grip we don’t have any controls available.

Lens Mount Nikon Z6 Nikon Z6 II
Camera Format Full-Frame (1x Crop Factor) Full-Frame (1x Crop Factor)
Pixels Actual: 25.28 Megapixel
Effective: 24.5 Megapixel
Actual: 25.28 Megapixel
Effective: 24.5 Megapixel
Maximum Resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Aspect Ratio 1:1, 3:2 1:1, 3:2
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Size 35.9 x 23.9 mm 35.9 x 23.9 mm
Image File Format JPEG, Raw JPEG, Raw
Bit Depth 14-Bit 14-Bit
Image Stabilization Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis

2. Same 24MP BSI CMOS Sensor and 273 AF Points

The image sensor of both the camera remains the same as well as the number of AF points in the camera.

3. New Image Processor added

Dual EXPEED 6 Processors for Twice the Power: At the heart of the new Z 7II and Z 6II is the implementation of two EXPEED 6 image processors, turbocharging performance to improve processing speed and increasing burst capability for stills — all while increasing power efficiency.

Nikon Z6 Nikon Z6 II
ISO Sensitivity Auto, 100 to 51200 (Extended: 50 to 204800) Auto, 100 to 51200 (Extended: 50 to 204800)
Shutter Speed Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
1/8000 to 30 Seconds
Bulb Mode
1/8000 to 900 Seconds
Bulb Mode
Metering Method Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Matrix, Spot Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Matrix, Spot
Exposure Modes Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Metering Range -4 to 17 EV -4 to 17 EV
White Balance Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
Continuous Shooting Up to 12 fps at 24.5 MP
Up to 5.5 fps at 24.5 MP
Up to 14 fps at 24.5 MP for up to 124 Frames
Interval Recording Yes Yes
Self-Timer 2/5/10/20-Second Delay 2/5/10/20-Second Delay

4. Upscaled Continuous Shooting Speed

The Z6 II’s maximum burst speed increases to an impressive 14 frames per second, but only if you use a single AF point and you’re willing to take the slight dynamic range hit of shooting 12-bit Raws. If you want the camera to choose an AF point or track a subject, it shoots at a still very respectable 12 frames per second.

5. Incremental update over AF

Artificial Intelligent system / AI tracking has improved over the predecessor. Now Nikon Z6II tracks and keep the focus on the subject in a better way. But, the number of AF points remains the same as of Z6.

Nikon Z6
Nikon Z6 II
Recording Modes MOV/MP4/H.264
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p
H.264/MOV/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p (4k 60p 1.5X crop from Feb 2021)
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p
External Recording Modes 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
Full HD (1920 x 1080)
4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
Full HD (1920 x 1080)
Recording Limit Up to 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds Up to 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds
Video Encoding NTSC/PAL NTSC/PAL
Audio Recording Built-In Microphone (Stereo)
External Microphone Input
Built-In Microphone (Stereo)
External Microphone Input
Audio File Format AAC, Linear PCM (Stereo) AAC, Linear PCM (Stereo)

6. Nikon Z6 II 4K 60p Video

The Z6 II builds on the Z6’s already pretty strong video feature set, with the promise of UHD 4K 60p in a free firmware update due in February 2021. So, it’s better to invest in a Z6 II camera if ur a cinematographer.

Nikon Z6 Nikon Z6 II
Focus Type Auto and Manual Focus Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode Continuous-Servo AF (C), Full-Time Servo (F), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) Continuous-Servo AF (C), Full-Time Servo (F), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S)
Autofocus Points Phase Detection: 273 Phase Detection: 273
 AF sensitivity  6 to +19 EV -6 to +19 EV

Display and Viewfinder remains the same

Nikon kept the same display system of the camera, no new changes were spotted here.

Nikon Z6 Nikon Z6 II
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Size 0.5″ 0.5″
Viewfinder Resolution 3,690,000 Dot 3,690,000 Dot
Viewfinder Eye Point 21 mm 21 mm
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification Approx. 0.8x Approx. 0.8x
Diopter Adjustment -4 to +2 -4 to +2
Size 3.2″ 3.2″
Resolution 2,100,000 Dot 2,100,000 Dot
Display Type Tilting Touchscreen LCD Tilting Touchscreen LCD

Physical and Battery

The camera is now compatible with Nikon next-generation EN-EL15c battery and slightly bit heavy too.

Nikon Z6
Nikon Z6 II
Battery 1 x EN-EL15b Rechargeable Lithium-Ion 1 x EN-EL15c Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
Dimensions (W x H x D) 5.3 x 4 x 2.7″ / 134 x 100.5 x 67.5 mm 5.3 x 4 x 2.7″ / 134 x 100.5 x 69.5 mm
Weight 1.29 lb / 585 g (Body Only) 1.4 lb / 615 g (Body Only)

 Conclusion

Nikon Z6 II camera does arrive with a decent core specs update.  If you are a new buyer you should prefer the new Z6 II. If you already own a Z6 camera then there is no need to invest in Z6 II again.

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