Nikon Z6
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Maker | Nikon |
| Type | Full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera |
| Released | 16 November 2018 |
| Intro price | USD $1,999.95 |
| Lens | |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Sensor type | Back-illuminated CMOS sensor |
| Sensor size | Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) |
| Sensor maker | Sony |
| Maximum resolution | 6048 x 4024 (24.5 effective megapixels) |
| Film speed | Native range of ISO 100-51,200 (expandable to 50-204,800) |
| Recording medium | XQD card CFexpress card |
| Focusing | |
| Focus | Single-servo AF (AF-S) Continuous-servo AF (AF-C) Full-time AF (AF-F; only available in video mode) Predictive focus tracking Manual focus (electronic rangefinder can be used) |
| Focus modes | Pinpoint Single-point Dynamic-area AF Wide-area AF (small) Wide-area AF (large) Auto-area AF |
| Focus areas | 273 points (single-point AF) with 90% coverage |
| Exposure/metering | |
| Exposure | TTL metering using camera image sensor |
| Exposure modes | Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S]; Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M] |
| Exposure metering | TTL metering using camera image sensor Highlight-weighted metering: -4 to +17 EV (ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, 20 °C/68 °F) |
| Metering modes | Matrix metering Center-weighted metering Spot metering |
| Flash | |
| Flash | No built-in flash |
| Shutter | |
| Frame rate | Up to 12fps in 12-bit RAW and single-point autofocus |
| Shutter | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter, Electronic front-curtain shutter |
| Shutter speeds | 30s - 1/8000s |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Quad-VGA (1280x960) EVF (3690000 dots) |
| Image processing | |
| Image processor | EXPEED 6 |
| White balance | Auto (3 types) Custom Cloudy Direct sunlight Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Natural light auto Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, all with fine-tuning) Shade |
| General | |
| Video recording | 1080p video at up to 120 fps, and 4K video at up to 30 fps |
| LCD screen | 3.2-inch tilting TFT LCD with 2.1 million dots with touchscreen |
| Battery | EN-EL15b |
| AV port(s) | USB Type-C, HDMI Type-C |
| Data port(s) | IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac/Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy |
| Body features | In-Body Image Stabilization |
| Dimensions | 134×100.5×67.5 mm (5.28×3.96×2.66 in) |
| Weight | 585 g (body only), 675 g (body with battery and memory card) |
| Latest firmware | 3.80 / 13 May 2025 |
| Made in | Japan |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Nikon Z6II |
The Nikon Z6 is a full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera produced by Nikon. The camera was officially announced on August 23, 2018, to be released in November. Nikon began shipping the Z6 to retailers on November 16, 2018. This was the second camera to use Nikon's new Z-mount system after the release of the 45.75 megapixel Nikon Z7 in September 2018.
This more-affordable 24.5 mega-pixel full-frame model offers nearly all of the same specifications as the Z7. Aside from the lower resolution, differences include fewer phase-detection autofocus points (273 compared to 493) and an added anti-aliasing filter. The fewer mega-pixels allow for some benefits: a higher ISO equivalent, faster 12 fps (vs. 9 fps) drive speed, greater burst depth, and the ability to capture oversampled 4K video in full-frame up to 30 fps (and also in APS-C Crop, 10 MP APS-C still images can be captured) recording.
Three Z-mount lenses were available by December 2018, the Nikkor Z 24-70 mm f/4 S, the 35 mm f/1.8 S and the 50 mm f/1.8 S, all three covering a full-frame (FX) image size. The F-to-Z mount adapter accessory allows for using Nikon lenses from the digital SLR series with full compatibility. In late 2018, Nikon also published a "roadmap" of lenses to be released between 2019 and 2021. A total of nine products were included in that list.
A DSLR version of this camera, the Nikon D780, providing similar auto focus performance and video performance, was released in January 2020.