The Z 6II replaces the original Z 6 from 2018 as Nikon’s enthusiast-level full-frame mirrorless camera. With a 24MP sensor, it hits the sweet spot between resolution and processing power, and for many users is a preferable option to the professional-grade Nikon Z 7II, which comes with approximately double the megapixel count.
The Z 6 ticked many of the right boxes, so what we see here is very much a refinement rather than anything radically new, including incremental improvements to speed and functionality after Nikon listened to user feedback on the Z 6.
Externally there’s little difference between this new camera and its predecessor – the only giveaways are the ‘II’ nomenclature next to the Z 6 logo, and a marginally deeper battery door. To accommodate some of the internal changes, it’s a couple of millimetres deeper and weighs in at 20 grammes heavier.
1 There’s a pair of user-definable Fn buttons on the front, but most users will be happy with the defaults of selecting white balance and focus mode/area.
2 The Z 6II’s 24.5MP image resolution is unchanged from the Z 6’s, but twin processors boost the burst-shooting rate.
3 The 3,690k-dot EVF is clear enough, but its 60Hz refresh rate feels creaky next to the 120Hz offered by rival cameras.
4 The choice of a tilting rear LCD, rather than a fully articulating screen, will disappoint vloggers.
5 There’s a joystick for precise autofocus, although you can of course still select your focus point by tapping the touchscreen.
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