Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z6 III
Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.
Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 34.7% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $519, $180 below today. Currently 35% of the $1,999 MSRP.
Today's price sits in the middle of its recent range. The 90-day window runs from $1,569 to roughly today's $1,700. 68% of the $2,499 MSRP. Prices are down 4.4% over the last 30 days.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper used, the Nikon Z6 II or the Nikon Z6 III?
- The Nikon Z6 II is cheaper used: $699 against $1,700 for the Nikon Z6 III, a gap of $1,001 (143%) as of 2026-10-28.
- How much more does the newer Nikon Z6 III cost used?
- $1,001 more. The Nikon Z6 III (2024) starts at $1,700 used and the Nikon Z6 II (2020) at $699 as of 2026-10-28.
- What share of its launch price does a used Nikon Z6 II cost?
- About 35%: $699 used against a $1,999 launch price as of 2026-10-28.
Specs side by side
| Nikon Z6 II | Nikon Z6 III | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Family | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Category | body | body |
| Body type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Sensor | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Sensor family | Nikon FX 24.5MP BSI CMOS · 24.5MP full-frame BSI CMOS | Nikon FX 24.5MP partially-stacked CMOS (Z6 III) · 24.5MP full-frame partially-stacked BSI CMOS |
| Megapixels | 24.5 MP | 24.5 MP |
| Autofocus | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| IBIS | 5-axis 5-stop | 5-axis 8-stop |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Max video | 4K60 | 6K60 |
| Max native ISO | ISO 51,200 | ISO 64,000 |
| Body weight | 705 g | 760 g |
| Dimensions | 134 × 101 × 70 mm | 138 × 102 × 74 mm |
| Body material | magnesium alloy | magnesium alloy |
| Released | 2020-01-01 | 2024-06-17 |
| Discontinued | — | — |
| Status | current | current |
| MSRP | $1,999 | $2,499 |
| Current low | $699 | $1,700 |
| vs MSRP | -65% | -32% |
Dynamic range, head to head
Both sensors plotted on one chart, across the full ISO range. The higher line holds more shadow-to-highlight latitude at that ISO.
Overlay both curves on Photons to PhotosMeasurements by William J. Claff. We link rather than reprint them.
The verdicts above describe price timing. They don't tell you which camera fits your shooting style. See /methods for how we normalize seller conditions and compute the deal score.