Reasons to choose Z6
Released in 2018, Z6 has about 858 mm² of sensor area, 24.5 MP effective resolution, and a 585 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Z6
vs Nikon Z7
VS
Sensor area
858 mm²
Z6858 mm²
Z7- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Z6 and Z7 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Z6MetricZ7
24.5 MPEffective pixels45.7 MP
35.9 × 23.9Sensor35.9 × 23.9
5.92 µmPixel pitch4.33 µm
35.02 µm²Pixel area18.77 µm²
2.86 MP/cm²Pixel density5.33 MP/cm²
1Crop factor1
3,840 × 2,160Maximum video3,840 × 2,160
585 gWeight585 g
XQDStorageXQD
EN-EL15b rechargeable Li-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryEN-EL15b rechargeable Li-ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Z6 and Z7 have the same sensor area. The Z6 and Z7 have the same body weight. The Z7 has the higher effective resolution. The Z6 and Z7 were both released in 2018. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Z7
Released in 2018, Z7 has about 858 mm² of sensor area, 45.7 MP effective resolution, and a 585 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.