What is the sensor size of the Nikon Z6 III?
The Nikon Z6 III is a digital camera that has a full frame sensor at its core. This imager measures 35.9mm in width and 23.9mm in height, so that the total imaging area of the sensor amounts to 858 mm2.
The Z6 III provides an image resolution of 24.3 megapixels, based on 6 048 horizontal pixels and 4 024 vertical pixels.
Sensor size comparison with a film slide
The sensor diagonal measures 43.1mm, which gives rise to a format factor (or crop factor) of 1.0. Therefore, the Nikon Z6 III is a full-frame camera, as its sensor size corresponds to that of a traditional 35mm film slide or negative.
Sensor specs and performance
The table below compares the sensor specs of the Nikon Z6 III to those of several similar cameras. The reported DXO values are indicators of the sensor's imaging quality (higher is better), covering color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape), 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 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Nikon Z6 III | Full Frame | 24.3 | 6048 | 4024 | 6K/60p | 25.4 | 14.8 | 3318 | 97 | |
| 2. | Fujifilm X-H2S | APS-C | 26.0 | 6240 | 4160 | 6.2k/30p | 24.3 | 13.9 | 2224 | 86 | |
| 3. | Nikon Z5 | Full Frame | 24.2 | 6016 | 4016 | 4K/30p | 25.3 | 14.3 | 2929 | 95 | |
| 4. | Nikon Z5 II | Full Frame | 24.4 | 6048 | 4032 | 4K/60p | 25.4 | 14.8 | 3398 | 97 | |
| 5. | Nikon Z6 | Full Frame | 24.3 | 6048 | 4024 | 4K/30p | 25.3 | 14.3 | 3299 | 95 | |
| 6. | Nikon Z6 II | Full Frame | 24.3 | 6048 | 4024 | 4K/60p | 25.0 | 14.4 | 3303 | 94 | |
| 7. | Nikon Z7 II | Full Frame | 45.4 | 8256 | 5504 | 4K/60p | 26.3 | 14.7 | 2841 | 100 | |
| 8. | Nikon Zf | Full Frame | 24.3 | 6048 | 4024 | 4K/60p | 25.4 | 14.7 | 3243 | 96 | |
| 9. | OM System OM-1 | Four Thirds | 20.2 | 5184 | 3888 | 4K/60p | 23.4 | 13.4 | 1553 | 77 | |
| 10. | OM System OM-1 II | Four Thirds | 20.2 | 5184 | 3888 | 4K/60p | 23.4 | 13.6 | 1749 | 78 | |
| 11. | Panasonic GH7 | Four Thirds | 25.0 | 5776 | 4336 | 5.7K/60p | 23.4 | 13.6 | 1784 | 78 | |
| Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age. | |||||||||||
In the United States, the Z6 III was initially launched in June 2024 at a price of $2,499.
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Camera to camera comparisons
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| Camera Model | Nikon Z6 III | |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Mirrorless system camera | |
| Camera Lens | Nikon Z mount lenses | |
| Launch Date | June 2024 | |
| Launch Price | USD 2 499 | |
| 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 | 6K/60p Video | |
| ISO Setting | 100 - 64 000 ISO | |
| ISO Boost | 50 - 204 800 ISO | |
| Image Processor | EXPEED 7 | |
| Screen Specs | ||
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.80x | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 5760k dots | |
| Top-Level Screen | Control Panel | |
| LCD Framing | Live View | |
| LCD Size | 3.2 inch | |
| LCD Resolution | 2100k dots | |
| LCD Attachment | Swivel screen | |
| V-logging Friendliness | Front-flip possible | |
| 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) | 380 shots per charge | |
| In-Camera Charging | USB charging | |
| Body Dimensions |
139 x 102 x 74 mm (5.5 x 4.0 x 2.9 in) |
|
| Camera Weight | 670 g (23.6 oz) | |
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