Let’s compare the Nikon D6 vs Nikon Z5.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. In this side-by-side review, we will be comparing Nikon D6 and Nikon Z5. Both cameras have 35mm sensors but Nikon D6 has a 20.8 MP and Nikon Z5 has a 24.3 MP resolution.
Nikon D6 | Nikon Z5 | |
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Sensor and Camera Features | ||
Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
Megapixels | 20.8 | 24.3 |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Format | 35mm | 35mm |
SLR Type | Dslr | Mirrorless |
Crop Factor | 1.0x | 1.0x |
AA Filter | Fixed | Fixed |
Image Resolution | 5568 x 3712 (20.7 MP, 3:2) | 6016 x 4016 (24.2 MP, 3:2) |
Body Image Stabilization | No | Yes |
Native ISO | Min 100 - Max 102400 | Min 100 - Max 51200 |
Full ISO Settings | Auto, ISO 100 - 102,400, expandable to ISO 50 in Lo-1 to ISO 3,276,800 in Hi-5 | Auto, 100 - 51,200 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps, plus down to 50 in Lo-1 and up to 102,400 in Hi-1 |
Startup Time | ||
AF System and Shooting | ||
Auto Focus Type | Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 20K autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection and fine-tuning: 153 focus points (including 99 cross-type sensors and 15 sensors that support f/8), of which 55 (35 cross-type sensors and 9 f/8 sensors) are available for selection; Contrast-detect AF in Live View mode | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF; 273 (single-point AF); Pinpoint, single-point and dynamic-area AF (pinpoint and dynamic-area AF available in photo mode only); wide-area AF (S); wide-area AF (L); auto-area AF; Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); full-time AF (AF-F; available only in movie mode); predictive focus tracking; Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder |
Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode | Auto, ISO 100 - 102,400, expandable to ISO 50 in Lo-1 to ISO 3,276,800 in Hi-5 | Auto, 100 - 51,200 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps, plus down to 50 in Lo-1 and up to 102,400 in Hi-1 |
Shutter Speed Range | 1/8000 - 900 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode | Yes | Yes |
JPEG Buffer Size | ||
AW Buffer Size | ||
Screen/viewfinder | ||
LCD | 3.2 | 3.2 |
LCD Resolution | 2,359,000 dots (589,750 px) | 1,040,000 dots |
Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
Articulating Screen | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen | No | No |
Selfie Screen | No | No |
Top Deck Display | Yes | No |
Focus Peaking | No | Yes |
Viewfinder | Optical / LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type | SLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.72x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter; Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark X screen with AF area brackets (framing grid can be displayed) | EVF: 1.27-cm/0.5-in., approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED with color balance and auto and 11-level manual brightness controls, 100% coverage, 0.8x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor |
Focus Peaking | No | Yes |
Video Features | ||
Video Resolution | 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) | 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) |
Video File Format | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) | MOV/MP4 (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM/AAC audio) |
Memory Card Type | XQD / CFexpress | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
Dual Card Slot | Yes | Yes |
SD UHS Support | ||
Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
Flash and Internal Connections | ||
Built-in Flash | No | No |
Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/200 |
Internal connections | Type-C Mini HDMI with uncompressed video support, 10-pin Remote Terminal | Mini (Type C) HDMI, USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type C (SuperSpeed USB), 10-pin Expansion Terminal, Stereo Mic Jack (3.5mm, plug-in power provided), Stereo Audio Out (3.5mm) |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
NFC | No | No |
Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
Built-In GPS | Yes | No |
USB Type | USB 3.0 Super Speed,Ethernet,Bluetooth | USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
Physical | ||
Battery Life (CIPA) | ||
Battery Types | Lithium-ion rechargeable | EN-EL15c/EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Weight | 44.8 oz (1,270 g) | 23.8 oz (675 g) includes batteries |
Size | 6.3 x 6.4 x 3.6 in. (160 x 163 x 92 mm) | 5.3 x 4.0 x 2.7 in. (134 x 101 x 70 mm) |
Price | ||
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Release Date | 2020-04-01 | 2020-07-21 |