The Nikon D6 is a high-performance full-frame SLR camera, ideal for professional photographers who need the perfect combination of speed and precision, whether it’s for broadcasting hard news or international sports. who need the perfect combination of speed and precision, whether it’s for broadcasting hard-hitting news or international sports.
The Nikon Z9 is named as the most advanced camera the brand has ever produced. It is designed especially for professionals looking to get the highest quality images, with an amazing speed and an incredible level of detail, both in photographs and in the recording of movie videos, for any type of field, whether nature, sports, action… Below, we will specify the characteristics of both cameras.
Specifications of the Nikon z9 VS Nikon D6
NIKON Z9 | NIKON D6 | |
SENSOR | 35.9 mm x 23.9 mm FX CMOS with 45.7MP | 35.9 x 23.9 mm FX CMOS with 20.8 mpx resolution |
PROCESSOR | Expeed 7 | EXPEED 6 |
FOCUS (AF) | Hybrid phase detection/Contrast detection AF with AF assistance 493 points | 105 cross stitches |
VIEWER | OLED electronic display of approximately 3690 k dots | Single lens reflex viewfinder with pentaprism at eye level |
DISPLAY | 3.2-inch LCD display with touch capability | TFT LCD (8 cm), approx. 2,359,000 px (XGA), touch |
ISO | ISO 64 to 25600 (upgradeable to ISO 204800) | 100 a 102400 |
SHOTS PER SECOND | 30 FPS, Up to 120 FPS | 14 FPS |
MAXIMUM RAPIDITY | 30 FPS, Up to 120 FPS | |
DYNAMIC RANGE | 8K H.265 full-frame and 4K ProRes HQ with N-Log at a base of ISO800. | From -4.5 to +20 EV (ISO 100, 20 °C) |
VIDEO RESOLUTION | 8K UHD at 30p / 4K UHD at 120p | 4K at 30 fps |
CONNECTIVITY | USB type C, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS | WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, Ethernet |
BATTERY | Rechargeable lithium-ion battery EN-EL18d | Lithium Ion EN-EL18c. Approx. 3580 shots
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MONTURA | Nikon Z Mount | Nikon F-mount |
WEIGHT | Approx. 1160 g | 1450g (with battery) |
Sensor
The Nikon D6 presents a 21.33 MP resolution CMOS FX type sensor. However, the Nikon Z9 applies a new full-frame CMOS sensor, increasing the D6’s resolution to 45.7 megapixels of resolution, yet it all works together with an “ultra-fast” Expeed 7 processor, delivering impressive quality. All this allows us to capture images at an impressive speed of 30 FPS (JPEG) and 20 FPS (RAW) being able to capture more than 1000 images in a single burst, in addition, it offers the possibility of extending the speed to 120 FPS (JPEG).
Approach
The Nikon Z9 includes a novel focusing, an amazing AF system, artificial intelligence “Deep Learning” and advanced 3D tracking.
The superb advanced automatic AF system, with 493 points (405 auto points), enables continuous AF calculations at astounding speeds, as well as subject recognition using advanced AI algorithms and subject tracking throughout the frame. On the other hand, it improves on the previous camera named above thanks to the artificial intelligence “Deep Learning”, this one stands out with a difference since no other system has ever been able to provide a better camera than the previous one.AF can recognize so many subjects in a scene at once, as it recognizes up to nine different types of subjects (be they people, animals, vehicles, birds).
The special AF engine of the Nikon D6 is faster than ever. The distribution of 105 full cross-selection sensors has a density coverage of 1.6. The enhanced scene recognition system allows you to capture your subject at a new level. This camera offers more ways than before to anticipate the action to capture it.
Battery
Video
The Nikon D6 has a video resolution of 4K, records videos with very good results, although the Nikon Z9 highlights at this point, the camera’s incredible power allows it to record mind-blowing 8K video at 30p in full aspect ratio. As well as UHD 4K up to 120p, offering stunning quality as well as absolute clarity. In addition, to a perfect exposure highlighting any type of skin tones. There is also the option to extract high-resolution still images of the videos from the 8K footage and save them as individual JPEG files. Finally, it is accompanied by spectacular sound, allowing you to record with superb dynamic audio with 24-bit sound.
Opinion
Both cameras feature a sensor combined with a processor that provides higher resolution and better color reproduction.
The D6 is a very good camera and gets very good results, stands out for its AF system and connectivity, with which you can send your files at the same time where necessary. On the other hand, the Nikon Z9 is an impressive and superb camera for any space, standing out from the D6 in most of its features. It is dedicated to any type of professional audience, in any kind of field, whether for nature, action, sports, reportage, even for fashion professionals, who are looking to have an ideal camera for all territories, as well as unsurpassed quality, since the new Nikon Z9 meets the toughest professional demands, characterized by being a tough camera, resistant in all circumstances, comfortable and fast. As a quality camera and great enhancements for any professional, the Z9 is recommended, although both are good choices.
