Nikon Z5II / Nikon Z6III

Nikon Z5II: Z5II · 1680 · black body

Nikon Z6III: Camera body · Nikon Z mount

SpecificationNikon Z5IINikon Z6III
Release year20252024
Announcement / availability3 April 2025 / April 2025 Nikon—
Sensor35.9 × 23.9 mm full-frame CMOS; 24.5 MP effective NikonFull-frame; partially stacked CMOS; 24.5 effective MP Nikon
Photo dimensions6048 × 4032 · 24.4 MP recorded Nikon—
ProcessorEXPEED 7 NikonEXPEED 7 Nikon
MountNikon Z; F lenses require a compatible adapter Nikon—
CardsTwo SD slots; UHS-II SDHC/SDXC Nikon—
Photo formats14-bit NEF RAW, JPEG, HEIF Nikon—
Viewfinder0.5-inch OLED; approximately 3.69 million dots; 0.8× Nikon0.5-inch OLED; about 5.76 million dots; 4000 cd/m²; 0.8× magnification

About 100% frame coverage.

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Rear display3.2-inch; approximately 2.1 million dots; vari-angle touch Nikon—
StabilizationFive-axis sensor shift Nikon—
Stabilization rating7.5 stops at centre; 6 stops at periphery

CIPA 2024 with 24–120 mm f/4 S at telephoto/NORMAL; not a guarantee for every shot.

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AutofocusHybrid phase/contrast; 3D tracking NikonHybrid phase/contrast; 273 points; 9 subject types; −10 to +19 EV

−10 EV applies to AF-S in photo mode at ISO 100 with an f/1.2 lens.

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Photo ISO100–64000 standard Nikon—
ShutterMechanical, electronic first curtain, electronic; 1/8000–30 s NikonMechanical 1/8000–30 s; electronic up to 1/16,000 s

Up to 900 s in M mode; flash sync 1/200 s (1/60 s with electronic shutter).

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High-speed burstC30: up to 30 fps JPEG; electronic

Not the RAW burst rate; rolling shutter can occur.

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4K video3840 × 2160; 60/50/30/25/24p

60/50p uses DX crop; full-width option at 30p.

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RAW video12-bit N-RAW; FX 4032 × 2268, up to 30p Nikon—
Other videoH.265 8/10-bit; H.264 8-bit; N-Log and HLG Nikon—
ConnectionsUSB-C SuperSpeed; HDMI Type D; 3.5 mm microphone and headphones NikonUSB-C SuperSpeed; full-size HDMI (Type A); 3.5 mm mic and headphone; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Nikon
BatteryEN-EL15c · 7 V / 2280 mAh NikonEN-EL15c

EN-EL15b/a also fit but give fewer shots per charge; the MB-N14 grip holds two batteries.

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Dimensions134 × 100.5 × 72 mm Nikon—
Weight620 g body only; 700 g with battery and card Nikon—
ISO—100–64000 Nikon
Video—6K/60p RAW; 4K/120p; Full HD/240p (mode restrictions differ) Nikon
Lens mount—Nikon Z Nikon
Card slots—CFexpress/XQD and UHS-II SD Nikon
Display—3.2-inch touch, vari-angle; about 2.1 million dots Nikon
Stabilisation—5-axis in-body sensor-shift VR

The product page gives no stop rating.

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Burst shooting—Extended high speed: mechanical about 14, electronic about 20 fps; up to 120 fps with High-Speed Frame Capture+

Pre-Release Capture records up to 1 second before the shutter is fully pressed.

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Operating environment—−10 to 40 °C; 85% humidity or less

Nikon describes Z8-level robustness, but the page gives no IP rating.

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Size and weight—138.5 × 101.5 × 74 mm; 760 g with battery and card, 670 g body only Nikon
Service advisory—Parts issue that can make cameras inoperable within identified serial-number ranges

17 March 2026: Nikon offers eligible units free parts/repair even outside warranty. Not all Z6III units are affected; use the official serial-number check and applicable regional service terms.

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Bird detection—Dedicated bird detection in stills and video

Added in C 2.00.

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Auto capture—Motion, distance and subject-detection criteria

C 2.00; distance criteria require a NIKKOR Z lens.

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C 2.01 fixes—Rare burst overexposure in M mode; freezes under some F-mount lens conditions

Not a single explanation for every owner-reported freeze or a software remedy for the physical service advisory.

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