The body measures 4.0 by 5.3 by 2.7 inches (HWD) and
weighs 1.3 pounds loaded with a battery and XQD
memory card. It is protected from dust and splashes,
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Nikon Z 6
PROS 24MP full-
frame sensor. 90
percent autofocus
coverage. 12fps Raw
continuous shooting.
In-body image
stabilization. Tilting
touch LCD. Big, sharp
EVF. Compatible with
Nikon SLR
accessories. 4K video.
Dust and splash
resistant. Bluetooth
and Wi-Fi.
CONS Baked-in Raw
adjustments.
Oversensitive lens
control ring function.
Single memory card
slot. No PC Sync
socket.
BOTTOM LINE The
Nikon Z 6 is the
company’s high-
speed, full-frame
camera with a 24MP
sensor and a class-
leading 12fps burst
rate. It’s a strong
debut thanks to
excellent ergonomics,
in-body stabilization,
and 4K video.