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

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

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

Introduction; Sample Photos; Dual Card Slots; Image Quality; Screen Articulation; Interface; Displays; Autofocus; Battery Performance; Video Performance; Who is it for?;

Introduction; Sample Photos; Dual Card Slots; Image Quality; Screen Articulation; Interface; Displays; Autofocus; Battery Performance; Video Performance; Who is it for?;

It boasts more processing power than its predecessor, but how much does this add to Nikon’s enthusiast all-rounder?

Great all-round performer, Good build and weatherproofing, Rapid 14fps continuous shooting, Large, sharp viewfinder, 4K 60p video coming in future, Impressive low-light autofocus

Only minor updates over predecessor, Lacks full screen articulation

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;

Product shots: Dan Bracaglia

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;

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