Nikon
Nikon Z6III
Released in June 2024 at a launch price of 2,499.95 USD, the Nikon Z6III is a full-frame mirrorless camera built for multimedia creators and photographers. It combines a fast sensor readout with robust video and burst shooting capabilities in a dust and drip resistant body.
- Release date
- 2024-06
- Launch price
- 2,499.95 USD
- Lens mount
- nikon z
- Effective pixels
- 24.5 MP
- Sensor format
- full-frame
- In-body image stabilization
- 8 stops
Sensor and Speed
The Nikon Z6III features a 24.5 MP full-frame partially-stacked CMOS sensor with a readout speed of 14.3 ms. This design helps minimize rolling shutter distortion and powers rapid continuous shooting.
For continuous shooting, the camera reaches 14 fps with the mechanical shutter and up to 60 fps using the electronic shutter, though 60 fps is limited to full-resolution JPEG only while Raw bursts top out at 20 fps and 120 fps uses a DX crop. It also includes a 1 s pre-burst capture duration for Pre-Release Capture, which records JPEG only.
Video Capabilities
Video creators get a max video resolution of 6K along with internal raw video recording. Supported video codecs include H.264, HEVC, ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes RAW, and N-RAW, all shot at 10-bit video bit depth.
Log profile support is available, offering a video dynamic range of 13 stops for Nikon states "13+ stops" for N-Log in H.265 10-bit at ISO 800. For high-framerate work, 4K video reaches a max frame rate of 120 fps, while the 4K max frame rate for full width is 60 fps. The body also features a full-size HDMI port and a headphone port.
Handling and Stabilization
The camera weighs 760 g with dimensions of 138.5 mm in width, 101.5 mm in height, and 74 mm in depth. It features weather sealing that is dust and drip resistant, and a minimum operating temperature of -10 °C.
In-body image stabilization is rated at 8 stops, measured as a CIPA figure with the non-VR NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S at 120mm. The handling setup includes dual memory card slots and a fully articulated 3.2 in rear screen with a resolution of 2.1 M dots, paired with a 5.76 M dot viewfinder at 0.8x magnification.
Full specs
Overview
- Release date
- 2024-06
- Launch price
- 2,499.95 USD
- Lens mount
- nikon z
- High resolution pixel-shift mode
- Yes
Pixel-shift frames are merged on a computer in NX Studio, not in the camera.
Sensor & Image
- Effective pixels
- 24.5 MP
- Sensor format
- full-frame
- Native ISO maximum
- 64,000 ISO
- In-body image stabilization
- 8 stops
CIPA figure measured with the non-VR NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S at 120mm.
- Sensor readout speed
- 14.3 ms
- Sensor type
- partially-stacked cmos
- Aspect ratios
- 3:2, 1:1, 16:9
Lens & Autofocus
- Continuous shooting (mechanical)
- 14 fps
- Continuous shooting (electronic)
- 60 fps
60 fps is full-resolution JPEG only; Raw bursts top out at 20 fps, and 120 fps uses a DX crop.
- Max mechanical shutter speed
- 8,000 1/s
- Pre-burst capture duration
- 1 s
Pre-Release Capture records JPEG only.
- AF subject detection
- human, animal, bird, car, train, airplane, motorcycle
Video
- Max video resolution
- 6k
- 4K max frame rate
- 120 fps
- Video codecs
- H.264, HEVC, ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes RAW, N-RAW
- 4K max frame rate (full width)
- 60 fps
- Raw video recording
- internal
- Video bit depth
- 10 bit
- Log profile support
- Yes
- Video dynamic range (log)
- 13 stops
Nikon states "13+ stops" for N-Log in H.265 10-bit at ISO 800.
Viewfinder & Screen
- Viewfinder resolution
- 5.76 M dots
- Viewfinder magnification
- 0.8 x
- Screen size
- 3.2 in
- Screen articulation
- fully articulated
- Rear screen resolution
- 2.1 M dots
Handling & Power
- Battery life
- 390 shots
- Memory card slots
- 2 slots
- Weather sealing
- dust and drip resistant
- Weight
- 760 g
- Width
- 138.5 mm
- Height
- 101.5 mm
- Depth
- 74 mm
- USB charging & power delivery
- Yes
In-camera charging and USB power need a USB-PD source such as Nikon's EH-8P.
- Minimum operating temperature
- -10 °C
- Headphone port
- Yes
- HDMI port type
- full-size
The Verdict
The Nikon Z6III suits photographers and videographers who need fast sensor readouts, internal raw 6K video, and strong stabilization in a weather-sealed full-frame body. However, users who require high-resolution raw burst shooting at 60 fps or full-width 4K at 120 fps will run into sensor crop and format limitations. Buyers primarily focused on ultra-high-resolution stills without computer-merged pixel shift should also evaluate whether 24.5 MP meets their needs.
FAQ
What is the sensor resolution of the Nikon Z6III?
The Nikon Z6III has an effective pixel count of 24.5 MP on a full-frame partially-stacked CMOS sensor.
Can the Nikon Z6III record raw video internally?
Yes, internal raw video recording is supported alongside codecs like H.264, HEVC, ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes RAW, and N-RAW.
What is the maximum continuous shooting speed?
The camera shoots at 14 fps mechanically and up to 60 fps electronically for full-resolution JPEGs, while Raw bursts top out at 20 fps.
Does the Nikon Z6III support USB charging?
Yes, in-camera charging and USB power need a USB-PD source such as Nikon's EH-8P.









