The Nikon Z 6II and Z 7II are very effective improvements on the original Z 6 and Z 7. The sensors, AF points, build and handling are largely unchanged, so you probably wouldn’t pay swap an existing Z 6 or Z 7 for these, but for anyone new to the full frame mirrorless market, these two cameras are...

Controls; handling and ergonomics; Continuous shooting performance; 4K 60p video (soon; for the Z 6II)

Relatively modest upgrade; Twin card slots use different formats; Tilting rather than vari-angle screen

Dual card slots, dual processors, 14fps shooting and eye AF for humans and animals in video mode might not be enough to tempt existing Nikon Z6 users to upgrade but they keep Nikon right in the heart of the mirrorless camera market.

High-quality sensor; Excellent user interface and control layout; Weatherproof build

Nikon has taken one of our favorite mirrorless cameras and addressed its main weaknesses. While it might not be class-leading in key areas, it’s the Z6 II’s strong performance across the board that makes it such a compelling choice.

Excellent image quality; Polished handling; 5-axis IS system; 14fps burst shooting; Best-in-class build quality;

Other AF systems more advanced; Tilt-angle display, not vari-angle

The Z6 II is a camera that does well at just about everything. It's comfortable to shoot with and its performance is reliably good. Its AF system is effective, though not at simple to use as its rivals', and battery life isn't particularly impressive, but if you're looking for an enthusiast camera that will do a bit of everything, it's well worth considering.

Stills and video capture in a variety of situations;

Carefree shooting in fast-changing conditions;

One of the most capable full-frame mirrorless cameras on the market. It's got the lens mount right, the quality right and, despite strong competition and not being a big upgrade over the original, the Z6 II is exceptional in many areas.

Great image quality; Huge potential from new Z mount lenses; Fast autofocus/burst mode (14fps); Silent shooting possible; Electronic viewfinder is of great quality and scale; Highly capable autofocus system;

Continuous autofocus still outsmarted by some competition; Not a full vari-angle screen (it's tilt-angle only); Stronger battery life would be great; Mild improvements over original 18-month-old Z6 model;

Like the Nikon Z6, the Z6 II, offers great image quality, and great handling, but with added "oomph" as well as the convenience of an SD card slot. The Nikon Z6 II and the other camera's in the Z series offer great handling, and the Z6 II offers a full-frame 24mp BSI CMOS sensor that is able to...

Excellent image quality, Extremely high-quality lenses available, High-speed shooting possible - 14fps, 5-axis image stabilisation, SD card slot a welcome addition, Excellent handling

4K 60fps not available till firmware update due Feb 2021, Some will wish the screen could face forwards, Battery life is still quite short

The mirrorless Nikon Z 6 II offers small yet tangible updates to its predecessor, but it doesn't match the improvements in autofocus we've seen from competing systems.

24MP full-frame image sensor, 5-axis in-body stabilization, Phase detection autofocus, Up to 14fps continuous drive, Dual memory card slots, Strong 4K video toolkit

Raw video requires paid firmware upgrade, Limited third-party lens support, Full-frame 4K limited to 30fps

The Nikon Z6 II is a near-perfect update to an already impressive predecessor, so there's a lot to like and not much to be concerned about. If you'd like a rugged, reliable, all-around full-frame mirrorless camera, The Z6 II should be at the top of your list.

Incredible image quality, Impressive autofocus performance, Solid build quality, Professional features & functions, Comfortable ergonomics/grip, Strong all-around value

4K 30p could have been 4K 60p, un-cropped, Focus point control & subject tracking implementation could be improved, Button layout quirks not changed from previous model

Launched in October 2020 , Nikon Z6 Mark II is a 25.0MP Pro Mirrorless camera with a Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization, weather sealed body, Tilting touch screen and Nikon Z lens mount. Nikon replaced the older Z6 with this model.

Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi), Bluetooth Connectivity, 5-axis Image Stabilization, Articulating Screen, 4K (UHD) Video, No crop on 4K Videos, 10-bit 4:2:2 at 4K via HDMI Video recording, Touch Screen, Electronic Built-in Viewfinder, Face Detection Focusing, 25.0MP - High Resolution Sensor, 51.200 Max...

Low Battery Life: 410 shots, Heavy Body: 705g

In a rather weird way, the new Nikon Z6 II reminds me of one of the favorite vintage bicycles in my collection. It’s not as fast as my racing bike, nor as bombproof as my mountain bike. And it doesn’t accommodate the full range of racks and luggage as the bike I use for loaded touring.