How much dynamic range does the Nikon Z6 II offer?
According to measurements carried out by DXO Mark, the sensor in the Nikon Z6 II provides a maximum of 14.4 EV of dynamic range (DR). DR is defined as the ratio between the highest and lowest brightness a camera can capture. A value of 12 EV or above is considered excellent.
High dynamic range of a camera sensor is particularly desirable for scenes with a mix of very bright and very dark parts, such as in some landscape photography settings. It helps to avoid that highlights get washed out or that detail in shadows is lost.
Sensor specs and performance
The table below compares the sensor specs of the Nikon Z6 II to those of several similar cameras. The reported DXO values are indicators of the sensor's imaging quality (higher is better). In addition to dynamic range (DXO Landscape), the listing also covers color depth (DXO Portrait) and high-ISO noise (DXO Sports). Larger sensor cameras tend to outperform cameras of the same generation that are equipped with a smaller imager. On the other hand, larger sensors are more expensive and require bigger and heavier lenses than smaller light receptors.
| # | Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports |
DXO Overall |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Nikon Z6 II | Full Frame | 24.3 | 6048 | 4024 | 4K/60p | 25.0 | 14.4 | 3303 | 94 | |
| 2. | Canon R6 | Full Frame | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 4k/60p | 24.2 | 14.3 | 3394 | 90 | |
| 3. | Nikon Zf | Full Frame | 24.3 | 6048 | 4024 | 4K/60p | 25.4 | 14.7 | 3243 | 96 | |
| 4. | Nikon D780 | Full Frame | 24.3 | 6048 | 4024 | 4K/30p | 25.3 | 14.3 | 2877 | 95 | |
| 5. | Nikon Z5 | Full Frame | 24.2 | 6016 | 4016 | 4K/30p | 25.3 | 14.3 | 2929 | 95 | |
| 6. | Nikon Z7 II | Full Frame | 45.4 | 8256 | 5504 | 4K/60p | 26.3 | 14.7 | 2841 | 100 | |
| 7. | Nikon Z6 | Full Frame | 24.3 | 6048 | 4024 | 4K/30p | 25.3 | 14.3 | 3299 | 95 | |
| 8. | Nikon Z7 | Full Frame | 45.4 | 8256 | 5504 | 4K/30p | 26.3 | 14.6 | 2668 | 99 | |
| 9. | Nikon D750 | Full Frame | 24.2 | 6016 | 4016 | 1080/60p | 24.8 | 14.5 | 2956 | 93 | |
| 10. | Panasonic S5 | Full Frame | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 4K/60p | 25.1 | 14.5 | 2697 | 94 | |
| 11. | Sony A7 II | Full Frame | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 24.9 | 13.6 | 2449 | 90 | |
| Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age. | |||||||||||
In the United States, the Z6 II was initially launched in October 2020 at a price of $1,999.
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| Camera Model | Nikon Z6 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Mirrorless system camera | |
| Camera Lens | Nikon Z mount lenses | |
| Launch Date | October 2020 | |
| Launch Price | USD 1 999 | |
| Sensor Specs | ||
| Sensor Technology | BSI-CMOS | |
| Sensor Format | Full Frame Sensor | |
| Sensor Size | 35.9 x 23.9 mm | |
| Sensor Area | 858 mm2 | |
| Sensor Diagonal | 43.1 mm | |
| Crop Factor | 1.0x | |
| Sensor Resolution | 24.3 Megapixels | |
| Image Resolution | 6 048 x 4 024 pixels | |
| Pixel Pitch | 5.94 μm | |
| Pixel Density | 2.84 MP/cm2 | |
| Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | |
| Movie Capability | 4K/60p Video | |
| ISO Setting | 100 - 51 200 ISO | |
| ISO Boost | 50 - 204 800 ISO | |
| Image Processor | DUAL EXPEED 6 | |
| DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 94 | |
| DXO Color Depth (bits) | 25 | |
| DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 14.4 | |
| DXO Low Light (ISO) | 3303 | |
| Screen Specs | ||
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.80x | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 3690k dots | |
| Top-Level Screen | Control Panel | |
| LCD Framing | Live View | |
| LCD Size | 3.2 inch | |
| LCD Resolution | 2100k dots | |
| LCD Attachment | Tilting screen | |
| V-logging Friendliness | No front-flip | |
| Touch Input | Touchscreen | |
| Shooting Specs | ||
| Focus System | On-Sensor Phase-detect | |
| Manual Focusing Aid | Focus Peaking | |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000s | |
| Continuous Shooting | 14 shutter flaps/s | |
| Shutter Life Expectancy | 200 000 actuations | |
| Silent Shooting | Electronic Shutter | |
| Time Lapse Photography | Intervalometer Built-in | |
| Image Stabilization | In-body stabilization | |
| Fill Flash | no On-Board Flash | |
| Storage Medium | CFexB or SDXC cards | |
| Single or Dual Card Slots | Dual card slots | |
| UHS card support | UHS-II | |
| Connectivity Specs | ||
| External Flash | Hotshoe | |
| USB Connector | USB 3.2 | |
| HDMI Port | micro HDMI | |
| Microphone Port | External MIC port | |
| Headphone Socket | Headphone port | |
| Wifi Support | Wifi built-in | |
| Bluetooth Support | Bluetooth built-in | |
| Body Specs | ||
| Environmental Sealing | Weathersealed body | |
| Battery Type | Nikon EN-EL15c power pack | |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 410 shots per charge | |
| In-Camera Charging | USB charging | |
| Body Dimensions |
134 x 101 x 70 mm (5.3 x 4.0 x 2.8 in) |
|
| Camera Weight | 705 g (24.9 oz) | |
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