Sporting a new and inspired partially-stacked sensor design, the Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera unlocks a number of flagship-level upgrades for this mid-range camera, including faster and more precise autofocus, professional-level 6K internal raw video, pre-capture at up to 120 fps, and a smooth, bright, colorful EVF. Taken together, these upgrades make this mirrorless monster an ideal choice for aspiring professionals in search of an all-around, affordable camera.
Imaging
Lens Mount
Nikon Z
Sensor Resolution
Actual: 26.79 Megapixel
Effective: 24.5 Megapixel (6048 x 4032)
Image Sensor
35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) Partially Stacked CMOS
Sensor Crop (35mm Equivalent)
Crop Factor: 1x
*Additional Crop Occurs in Select Video Modes
Image Stabilization
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
Built-In ND Filter
No
Capture Type
Stills & Video
Exposure Control
Shutter Type
Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Shutter Speed
Electronic Shutter
1/16000 to 15 Minutes
Mechanical Shutter
1/8000 to 15 Minutes
Bulb/Time Mode
Bulb & Time Mode
ISO/Gain Sensitivity
Photo
Native: 100 to 64,000 (50 to 204,800 Extended)
Video
Native: 100 to 51,200
Metering Method
Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Matrix, Spot
Exposure Modes
Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation
-5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Metering Range
-4 to 17 EV
White Balance
2500 to 10,000K
Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade
Continuous Shooting
Up to 20 fps at Maximum Resolution
Interval Recording
Yes
Self-Timer
2/5/10/20-Second Delay
Still Image Capture
Aspect Ratio
1:1, 3:2, 16:9
Image File Format
HEIF, JPEG, Raw
Bit Depth
14-Bit
Video Capture
Internal Recording
ProRes RAW/ProRes RAW HQ/Raw
6048 x 3404 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
4032 x 2268 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
3984 x 2240 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps
H.264/H.265 8/10-Bit
5376 x 3024 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120/200/240 fps
Video Output
HDMI
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
Fast-/Slow-Motion Support
Slow-Motion Only
Gamma Curve
HDR-HLG, Nikon N-Log
Recording Limit
2-Hour 5-Minute Maximum
IP Streaming
No
Built-In Microphone
Stereo
Audio Recording
16-Bit 48 kHz AAC Audio
2-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio
Interface
Media/Memory Card Slot
Slot 1: CFexpress Type B / XQD
Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Video I/O
1x HDMI Output
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Power I/O
1x USB-C Input
Other I/O
1x Nikon DC2 Data Input
1x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
Wireless
2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0
Mobile App Compatible
Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: Nikon Imaging Cloud
Functionality: Access Stored Files, Firmware Update
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.)
GPS
*Via Connected Smartphone
Monitor
Display Size
3.2"
Resolution
2,100,000 Dot
Display Type
Articulating Touchscreen LCD
Secondary Display
Top: Status Display
Viewfinder
Type
Electronic
Size
0.5"
Resolution
5,760,000 Dot
Eye Point
21 mm
Coverage
100%
Magnification
Approx. 0.8x
Diopter Adjustment
-4 to +2
Focus
Focus Type
Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode
Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
Autofocus Points
Photo, Video
Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 299
Autofocus Sensitivity
-10 to +18 EV
Flash
Built-In Flash/Light
No
Flash Modes
First-Curtain Sync, Off, Rear Curtain/Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
Maximum Sync Speed
1/200 Second
Flash Compensation
-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Dedicated Flash System
TTL
External Flash Connection
Shoe Mount
General
Battery
1x EN-EL15c Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Included)
• Approx. 360 Shots
Shoe Mount
1x Hot Shoe
Tripod Mounting Thread
1x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Material of Construction
Magnesium Alloy
Operating Conditions
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C up to 85% Humidity
Dimensions (W x H x D)
5.5 x 4 x 2.9" / 138.5 x 101.5 x 74 mm
Weight
23.6 oz / 670 g (Body Only)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.865 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.5 x 7.9 x 5.3"
