Nikon Z6 III vs Nikon Zf
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Nikon Z6 III: 2024 ; Nikon Zf: 2023
- Weight: Nikon Z6 III: 670 g ; Nikon Zf: 710 g
- Max. video mode: Nikon Z6 III: 6K 60p RAW (6048 x 3402); 4K 120p ; Nikon Zf: 4K 60p (3840 x 2160)
- Battery: Nikon Z6 III: EN-EL15c Li-ion battery ; Nikon Zf: EN-EL15c Lithium-Ion battery
- CIPA rated shots (EVF): Nikon Z6 III: 380 shots (power saving on) ; Nikon Zf: 410 shots (power saving on)
- CIPA rated shots (LCD): Nikon Z6 III: 410 shots (power saving on) ; Nikon Zf: 430 shots (power saving on)
Best for
Longer battery life using the viewfinder (CIPA): Nikon Zf (410 shots (power saving on)).
Longer battery life using the screen (CIPA): Nikon Zf (430 shots (power saving on)).
| Specification | Nikon Z6 III | Nikon Zf |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | Z6 III | Zf |
| Year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 138.5 x 101.5 x 74 mm | 144 x 103 x 49 mm |
| Weight | 670 g | 710 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Total megapixels | 26.79 | 25.28 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Average, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| White balance presets | 7.0 | 9.0 |
| Autofocus & Drive | ||
| Max burst speed | — | 14 fps (extended high speed) |
| Max burst (electronic shutter) | 20 fps | — |
| Max burst (mechanical shutter) | 14 fps (extended high speed) | — |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 6K 60p RAW (6048 x 3402); 4K 120p | 4K 60p (3840 x 2160) |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CFexpress Type B / XQD | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II), microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC (UHS-I) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | EN-EL15c Li-ion battery | EN-EL15c Lithium-Ion battery |
| CIPA rated shots (EVF) | 380 shots (power saving on) | 410 shots (power saving on) |
| CIPA rated shots (LCD) | 410 shots (power saving on) | 430 shots (power saving on) |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | Yes | — |