Nikon Z6 III
2024The first partially-stacked sensor brings flagship speed downmarket.
Launch price $2,499Today $2,299
Then vs. now
9184Aging gracefully — only 7 points off its 2024 standing.
View as table
| Dimension | At launch | Today |
|---|---|---|
| Image quality | 90 | 84 |
| Autofocus | 93 | 84 |
| Video | 94 | 84 |
| Ergonomics | 92 | 90 |
| Speed | 93 | 86 |
| Value | 83 | 78 |
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Our verdict
The first partially-stacked sensor brings flagship speed and 6K RAW video to the mid-range — a huge leap for hybrid shooters.
Pros
- Partially-stacked sensor cuts rolling shutter
- 6K 60p N-RAW internal video
- Brightest viewfinder in class
Cons
- 24.5 MP is modest for landscapes
- Heavier than rivals
- Higher base ISO noise than some
Best for: Hybrid shooters who want near-flagship speed and video value.
Specifications
Imaging
- Sensor
- 24.5 MP partially-stacked FF
- ISO range
- 100–64,000
- Stabilisation
- 8-stop IBIS
- Video
- 6K 60p N-RAW internal
Handling
- Burst
- 20 fps RAW / 120 fps JPEG
- Viewfinder
- 5.76M-dot, 4000 nits
- Weight
- 760 g
- Card slots
- CFexpress B + SD
