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Quick facts

Full name: Nikon Z6

Original position: Interchangeable-lens cameraProduction status: Production status not verified
Regional aliases
No verified regional aliases
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Core specifications

Release year
2018 · Released about 8 years ago
Sensor
35.9 × 23.9 mm CMOS
Effective resolution
24.5 MP
Lens
—
Zoom
—
Weight
585 g
Battery
EN-EL15b rechargeable Li-ion battery Li-ion battery
Storage
XQD
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Who it may suit

May suit photographers who need both stills and video, after checking autofocus, recording limits, and lens availability.

What to check before buying used

The checks below are editorial guidance. Verify the individual camera and seller information before buying.

  • Inspect the body, screen, doors, seals, and tripod socket for impact or moisture damage.
  • Test every button, dial, flash, screen, and viewfinder.
  • Photograph a plain bright surface to check for sensor dust, dead pixels, or damage.
  • Inspect the lens mount and shutter; ask for the shutter count when the camera records one.
  • Confirm the battery holds charge and that a compatible charger is included or available.
  • Test a supported memory card and inspect the card slot for bent pins or read errors.
  • Test video recording, microphones, stabilization, and the ports you expect to use.

Sensor metrics

Diagonal
43.13 mm

Sensor diagonal

√(35.9² + 23.9²) = 43.13 mm

Calculated from sensor width and height using the Pythagorean theorem.

Surface area
858 mm²

Sensor surface area

35.9 × 23.9 ≈ 858 mm²

A larger area usually offers more space to collect light, though image quality also depends on sensor generation.

Pixel pitch
5.92 µm

Pixel pitch

35.9 ÷ 6,066 × 1000 = 5.92 µm

Pixel pitch is the distance between the centers of adjacent pixels. This result assumes square pixels.

Pixel area
35.02 µm²

Pixel area

5.92² = 35.02 µm²

Theoretical pixel area is the square of pixel pitch and does not subtract physical gaps between pixels.

Pixel density
2.86 MP/cm²

Pixel density

24.5 MP ÷ 858 mm² ≈ 2.86 MP/cm²

Higher density means more pixels per unit area. It does not represent image quality on its own.

Actual sensor size

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35.9 × 23.9 mm

Full specifications

Imaging

Effective pixels
24.5 MP
Total pixels
25.28 MP
Sensor
35.9 × 23.9 mm CMOS
Calculated resolution
6,066 × 4,039
Maximum image
6,048 × 4,024
Crop factor
1

Exposure & viewing

ISO
50–204,800
Viewfinder
Electronic viewfinder
Display
3.2 in / 2,100,000 dots
Lens mount
Nikon Z

Video & storage

Maximum video
3,840 × 2,160
Storage media
XQD
Battery
EN-EL15b rechargeable Li-ion battery Li-ion battery

Body

Weight
585 g
Dimensions
134 × 100.5 × 67.5 mm
Release year
2018

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Aperture Priority
Yes
Battery
EN-EL15b rechargeable Li-ion battery
Brand
Nikon
Built In Flash
—
Crop Factor
1
Depth Of Field
simulate →
Digital Zoom
Yes
Dimensions
134 x 100.5 x 67.5 mm
Effective Megapixels
24.50
Exposure Compensation
±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
External Flash
✓
Focal Length 35mm Equiv
—
Gps
—
Hdmi
✓
Iso
Auto, 100-51200 (extends to 50-204800)
Macro Focus Range
—
Manual Focus
✓
Max Aperture
—
Max Aperture 35mm Equiv
n/a
Max Image Resolution
6048 x 4024
Max Shutter Speed
1/8000 sec
Max Video Resolution
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
Metering
Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot
Min Shutter Speed
30 sec
Model
Z6
Normal Focus Range
—
Optical Zoom
—
Raw Support
✓
Screen Resolution
2,100,000 dots
Screen Size
3.2"
Sensor Resolution
6062 x 4041
Sensor Size
35.9 x 23.9 mm
Sensor Type
CMOS
Shutter Priority
Yes
Storage Types
XQD
Total Megapixels
25.28
Usb
USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
Video Capture
✓
Viewfinder
Electronic
Weight
585 g
White Balance Presets
12
Wireless
✓
Year
2018

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