LCD and Viewfinder
Nikon Z6 has a Tilting 3.2 LCD screen with a resolution of 2,100k dots. The Nikon Z6's 3.2 screen is larger than average and its resolution is up to the class standarts.
LCD is
Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.
Z6 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. The viewfinder has a resolution of 3,690kdots and coverage of 100%. 100% coverage ensures that what you see in the viewfinder while shooting matches exactly what you will get later in your image, helping accurate framing your shots and minimizes the need for cropping images later. The magnification ratio of the viewfinder is 0.8x (35mm equivalent).
Max Shutter speed
Nikon Z6 can shoot continuously at max speed of
12.0 fps and has max shutter speed of
1/8000 sec.
Flash
Unfortunately Z6 doesn't have a built-in flash but it has a flash shoe for mounting external flashes.
Focusing
Nikon Z6 features both Contrast Detection and Phase Detection autofocus (AF) systems which ensures speed and accuracy of focusing in most situations. The AF system has 273 points to choose from. Nikon Z6 also features
Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.
Focus Stacking
Macro shooters will love Nikon Z6's Focus Stacking feature. In this mode, Z6 automatically composites multiple shots taken at different focal positions using focus bracketing to create a single image with maximum depth of field.
Video Features
With Nikon Z6, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 3840 x 2160 at 30p, 25p, 24p fps with bit rates up to 144 mbps and save in MPEG-4 and H.264 formats. This means that Nikon Z6 provides
4K (Ultra-HD) video, highest resolution that is available in the market today. When viewed on a 4K screen, you will be amazed by the level of details and the crispness.It is also a big step up from its predecessor
which has a max video resolution of only. If you are thinking of upgrading your and shoot a lot of video, this is a big factor to consider in favor of Z6.
Z6 has a built-in Yes microphone and a Mono speaker. Nikon Z6 also has a port for an external microphone and a headphone port for connecting external headphones which make Nikon Z6 a very suitable camera high quality videography.
Connectivity and Storage
Nikon Z6 features
built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( 802.11ac + Bluetooth) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection.Nikon Z6's
Bluetooth connectivity feature comes handy for connecting other devices that supports it. One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our Z6. You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.
You can connect Z6 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or Yes port.
Battery
Nikon Z6 is powered by a proprietary battery which provides a shooting life of 330 according to CIPA standards.
Considering that the average battery life of Mirrorless type cameras is 364 shots, its battery life is about average in its class but it would still be wise to invest in some spare batteries for long photo trips.
Battery Life Comparison in Pro Mirrorless Cameras
Olympus E-M1X with its 870shots is the model with longest battery life among Pro Mirrorless cameras. Check the comparison of Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M1X or take a look at Longest Battery Life Mirrorless cameras list.
Nikon Z6 Features Compared to Main Competitors