Nikon D6 vs Nikon Z5
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Weight: Nikon D6: 1270 g ; Nikon Z5: 675 g
- Sensor resolution: Nikon D6: 5586 x 3724 ; Nikon Z5: 6038 x 4025
- Effective megapixels: Nikon D6: 20.8 ; Nikon Z5: 24.3
- Max. video mode: Nikon D6: 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) ; Nikon Z5: 4K 30p (3840 x 2160)
- Battery: Nikon D6: EN-EL18c lithium-ion battery ; Nikon Z5: EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Nikon Z5 (24.3).
| Specification | Nikon D6 | Nikon Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model | D6 | Z5 |
| Year | 2020 | 2020 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 160 x 163 x 92 mm | 134 x 100.5 x 69.5 mm |
| Weight | 1270 g | 675 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 35.9 x 23.9 mm | 35.9 x 23.9 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 5586 x 3724 | 6038 x 4025 |
| Crop factor | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Total megapixels | 21.33 | 24.93 |
| Effective megapixels | 20.8 | 24.3 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 6016 x 4016 |
| ISO | Auto, 100-102400 (expandable to 50-3280000) | Auto, 100-51200 (extends to 50-102400) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Autofocus & Drive | ||
| Autofocus type | — | Hybrid AF (phase + contrast detection) |
| AF phase-detection points | — | 273 |
| Max burst speed | — | 4.5 fps |
| Stabilization | ||
| In-body stabilization (IBIS) | — | Yes, 5-axis sensor shift |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) | 4K 30p (3840 x 2160) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Screen resolution | 2,359,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | XQD/CFexpress | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | EN-EL18c lithium-ion battery | EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery |
| CIPA rated shots (EVF) | — | 390 shots |
| CIPA rated shots (LCD) | — | 470 shots |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | — | Yes |