Nikon Z6 Gets Silver Award at DPReview (88% Overall Score)
DPReview completed their Nikon Z6 full frame mirrorless camera review and test results: The new Nikon Z6 camera gets an impressive 88% overall score and Silver Award from the experts at DPReview.
Nikon Z6 Key Features:
- 24.5MP FX-Format BSI CMOS Sensor
- EXPEED 6 Image Processing Engine
- UHD 4K30 Video; N-Log & 10-Bit HDMI Out
- 273-Point Phase-Detect AF System
- Built-In 5-Axis Vibration Reduction
- 0.80x 3.6m-Dot EVF with NIKKOR Optics
- 3.2″ 2.1m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
- 12 fps Shooting; ISO 100-51200
- Top-Panel Dot-Matrix OLED; XQD Card Slot
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
What we like
- Excellent resolution and high ISO performance
- Superb build quality and weather-sealing
- Effective 5-axis image stabilization
- Partial or complete backward compatibility with most F-mount lenses
- Large, ultra-high-res EVF
- Respectable subject tracking performance
- Beautiful oversampled UHD 4K video
- 10-bit Log footage to external recorder
- Video and stills settings are ‘sandboxed’ from one another
- Top-panel OLED display
- Minimal rolling shutter, when shooting 4K video with DX crop
- Usable silent shutter mode
- Easy to use, mostly reliable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
- USB charging
What we don’t
- Selecting a subject to track is cumbersome
- AF system doesn’t always refocus on new subjects when in Auto Area mode
- Lower EVF refresh rate than competition from Sony/Canon
- On-sensor AF may cause banding, slightly limiting usable dynamic range
- Default JPEG noise reduction a bit heavy-handed at higher ISOs
- Touchscreen cannot be used for ‘touchpad AF’ when using the EVF
- No linear response option for video shooters wishing to manual focus
- Battery life may be limited with frequent Wi-Fi use
- Limited native lens selection
- Pre-amp can add hiss when using external mics
Conclusion from DPReview:
The Nikon Z6 is a well-built full-frame mirrorless camera that produces excellent stills and 4K video. Autofocus is reliable most of the time, including during burst shooting, though selecting a subject on which to track is clumsy. The camera’s built-in image stabilization works well on native and ‘classic’ Nikon glass. Battery life isn’t class-leading, and some improvements related to manual focus in video should be addressed, but overall Nikon has a winner in the Z6.
Nikon Z6: $1,996.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.
Nikon Z6 with 24-70mm Lens: $2,596.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.
$100 off on Nikon Z6 with FTZ Mount Adapter Kit: $2,146.90 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.
$100 off on Nikon Z6 with 24-70mm Lens and FTZ Mount Adapter : $2,746.90 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.