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Nikon Z6 III
Nikon2024
Nikon MirrorlessMount: Nikon ZReleased 2024

Nikon Z6 III

Full factory technical datasheet and laboratory hardware reference for the Nikon Z6 III, featuring a 24.5MP Full Frame Partially-Stacked CMOS sensor, 120 fps continuous burst, and 6K60 N-RAW recording.

Camera Type
mirrorless
Sensor Resolution
24.5 MP
Max Continuous Burst
120 fps
IBIS Stabilization
8 Stops
Battery (CIPA)
390 Shots
Weight
760 g
Quick Technical Verdict & Summary

Hardware Engineering Overview: Nikon Z6 III

The Nikon Z6 III is a Full Frame mirrorless camera engineered with a 24.5 MP Full Frame Partially-Stacked CMOS sensor (35.9 × 23.9 mm) and native Nikon Z lens mount. Designed for demanding still and motion capture workflows, it delivers up to 120 fps burst shooting with 8 stops of 5-axis IBIS and 6K60 N-RAW recording capability.

Sensor & Optical Architecture
24.5 Megapixel Full Frame Partially-Stacked CMOS (35.9 × 23.9 mm) driven by the EXPEED 7 image engine, supporting 3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1 aspect ratios.
Autofocus & Continuous Speed
293-Point Hybrid AF with Deep Learning with 293 phase-detect points. Captures 120 fps burst speed with Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft).
In-Body Image Stabilization
5-axis sensor-shift stabilization providing up to 8 stops CIPA handshake compensation.
Video & Motion Capabilities
6K60 N-RAW internal recording at 12-bit N-RAW / 10-bit N-Log. Features Full Cinema Log Profile Suite and 3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output.
Chassis, Storage & Battery Rating
Weighs 760g in a 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0 mm body. Features 1x CFexpress Type B + 1x SD UHS-II, 5.76M-dot OLED EVF (4000 nits), and CIPA rated for 390 shots per full charge.
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Sensor & Image Quality

Photodiode architecture, active imaging area, and processor pipeline

Effective Resolution
24.5 Megapixels (MP)
Sensor Type & Architecture
Full Frame Partially-Stacked CMOS
Sensor Physical Size
35.9 × 23.9 mm
Supported Aspect Ratios
3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Nikon Z
Image Processor Engine
EXPEED 7
02

Autofocus & Shooting Speed

Phase-detection coverage, neural subject recognition, and burst mechanics

Autofocus System
293-Point Hybrid AF with Deep Learning
Phase-Detect Focus Points
293 AF Points / Zones
AI Subject Recognition
Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Burst Speed (Mechanical / Electronic)
14 fps (Mechanical) / 120 fps (Electronic)
Maximum Continuous Burst Rate
120 fps
Max Shutter Speed
1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
5-Axis Sensor-Shift — Up to 8 Stops (CIPA)
03

Video Capabilities

Internal recording codecs, chroma subsampling, log gammas, and I/O interfaces

Maximum Video Resolution
6K60 N-RAW
Resolution & Frame Rate Matrix
6K60 N-RAW at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Chroma Sampling
12-bit N-RAW / 10-bit N-Log
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI Connectivity
3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
04

Hardware & Ergonomics

Storage media bays, optical viewfinder display, CIPA endurance, and chassis dimensions

Memory Card Slots
1x CFexpress Type B + 1x SD UHS-II
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
5.76M-dot OLED EVF (4000 nits)
Battery Life (CIPA Standard)
390 shots per charge
Body Weight (incl. Battery & Media)
760 g (1.68 lbs)
Exterior Dimensions (W × H × D)
138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0 mm

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