Nikon Z6III review

Nikon Z6III covers both stills and serious video better than anything else at its price on this list. Nikon calls its 24.5MP sensor the world's first partially-stacked CMOS design and says it reads out about 3.5x faster than the Z6II, which supports electronic-shutter bursts up to 120 fps in JPEG and 20 fps in RAW with a buffer of 1,000+ shots. Video goes up to 6K/60p internal N-RAW, plus oversampled 4K, 4K/120p and Full HD/240p, with line-in audio for external mics. In-body Vibration Reduction is rated up to 8 stops, and autofocus detects 9 subject types, from people and pets to birds, cars and trains, down to -10EV. Dual card slots take CFexpress Type B or XQD plus UHS-II SD. Nikon USA listed it starting at $1,999.95 when we checked. The trade-offs are weight, about 670 g, and full-resolution speed that tops out at 60 fps. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test the camera ourselves.

Who it is for

hybrid hobbyists who shoot fast action and 6K video on one body

Price

Starting at $1,999.95 at Nikon USA.

Starting at $1,999.95
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• 24.5MP partially-stacked CMOS sensor with the Expeed 7 engine
• 6K/60p internal N-RAW, ProRes RAW up to 30p, 4K/120p and Full HD/240p
• Up to 8 stops of in-body Vibration Reduction with Focus Point VR
• Automatic detection of 9 subject types, with AF detection down to -10EV
• Dual card slots: one CFexpress Type B/XQD and one SD UHS-II

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Up to 120 fps JPEG bursts and 20 fps RAW, with Pre-Release Capture
• Strength: ISO 100 to 64,000, expandable to the equivalent of ISO 204,800
• Strength: Line-in audio input and support for XLR accessories for video
• Weakness: Full resolution is limited to 60 fps; 120 fps JPEG shooting runs at 11 megapixels
• Weakness: Weighs about 670 g (23.7 oz), heavier than the APS-C bodies on this list
• Weakness: Costs $1,040 more than the Nikon Z50II at Nikon USA prices

Key facts

• Price checked: Starting at $1,999.95
• Sensor: 24.5MP full-frame, partially stacked
• Video: 6K/60p internal RAW, 4K/120p
• Stabilization: Up to 8 stops in-body
• Lens mount: Nikon Z

Where it ranks

Nikon Z6III is No. 1 in our Best Mirrorless Cameras verdict.