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Nikon Z6 III
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Nikon · Mirrorless · 24.5 MP · 6K video

Nikon Z6 III

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KEY FACTS
BrandNikon
Announcement dateJun 2024
Released2024
Camera weight760 g
Camera typeMirrorless
What We Like
+World's first partially-stacked CMOS sensor with 3.5x faster readout speed than Z6II, enabling 120 fps continuous shooting and improved autofocus performance
+Advanced autofocus system with 493-point phase-detection, 9-subject recognition, and -10 EV low-light capability inherited from Z8/Z9 flagships
+Professional 6K/60p internal N-RAW video recording with ProRes RAW support and 4K/120p, making it a powerful hybrid stills/video camera
+Exceptionally bright 5.76M-dot EVF at 4000 nits with 120 fps refresh rate and DCI-P3 color gamut for clear viewing in all conditions
+Robust weather sealing and magnesium alloy body with operating range to -10°C, providing reliability comparable to Z8 professional cameras
+Fully articulating 3.2-inch vari-angle touchscreen LCD and customizable controls make it intuitive for both stills and video work
Worth Knowing
−Reduced dynamic range at base ISO compared to Z6II, a trade-off for faster sensor readout speeds
−Potential moiré artifacts in fine textures similar to previous Z6 models, which can be difficult to remove in post-processing
−Custom memory banks not as flexible as Z8/Z9 professional models
−No illuminated back buttons for low-light operation, limiting visibility in very dark environments

General

Brand
Nikon
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Jun 2024
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Camera weight
760 g
Camera type
Mirrorless
Read our notes on general
The Nikon Z6III is a mid-range full-frame mirrorless camera that features the world's first partially-stacked CMOS sensor with 24.5 effective megapixels, achieving an approximately 3.5x faster readout than the Z6II. It delivers continuous shooting up to 120 fps, 6K/60p internal RAW video recording with oversampled 4K UHD, and 8 stops of built-in image stabilization with Focus Point VR. As a professional daily driver, it offers excellent ergonomics, fast/sticky AF, rich natural image quality, a great EVF, serious weather sealing, and access to a superb Z-mount lens lineup—all at a price below the flagship tier.

Sensor

Type
Partially-stacked CMOS sensor
ISO Range
100-64000 native (expandable to 50-204800)

Processor

Engine
EXPEED 7

Autofocus

System
493-point phase-detection AF
Subject Detection
9 types (people, dogs, cats, birds, airplanes, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, trains)
Low Light Performance
AF detection down to -10 EV
Speed
Approx. 20% faster than Z6II

Continuous shooting

Raw
20 fps (electronic shutter), 14 fps (mechanical shutter)
JPEG
60 fps (full-frame), 120 fps (DX crop mode)
Pre Release Capture
Up to 120 fps

Shutter

Maximum Speed
1/16,000 sec

Viewfinder

Brightness
4000 nits
Refresh Rate
120 fps
Color Gamut
DCI-P3

Image stabilization

Type
5-axis in-body (IBIS)
Compensation
8 stops (with Focus Point VR)

Video

Internal RAW
6K/60p (N-RAW)
ProRes RAW
5.4K/60p
Frame Rates
4K/120p, Full HD/240p
Codecs
H.265 10-bit, ProRes 422 HQ
Max video resolution
ⓘ
The best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video.
6K

Display

Type
3.2-inch vari-angle touchscreen
Resolution
Fully articulating
Viewing Angle
170 degrees

Build

Material
Magnesium alloy with Sereebo body
Operating Temperature
Down to -10°C/14°F

Memory

Card Slots
SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B/XQD

Connectivity

USB
USB-C
Video Output
HDMI 2.1

Other

Pixel Shift
Up to 96MP high-resolution mode
Firmware
Version 2.0 adds auto-capture and C2PA authentication

Optics

Megapixels
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The higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture.
24.5 MP050
Viewfinder type
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The viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens.
Electronic

Features

Weather sealing
ⓘ
Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes
Wi-Fi
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Built-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly.
Yes

Storage and battery

Dual memory card slots
Yes