Nikon Z6 II vs Nikon Z6
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.
Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 17.3% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $424, $85 below today. Currently 25% of the $2,000 MSRP.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper used, the Nikon Z6 II or the Nikon Z6?
- The Nikon Z6 is cheaper used: $509 against $699 for the Nikon Z6 II, a gap of $190 (37%) as of 2026-10-28.
- How much more does the newer Nikon Z6 II cost used?
- $190 more. The Nikon Z6 II (2020) starts at $699 used and the Nikon Z6 (2018) at $509 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 BSI CMOS · 24.5MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Megapixels | 24.5 MP | 24.5 MP |
| Autofocus | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| IBIS | 5-axis 5-stop | 5-axis 5-stop |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Max video | 4K60 | 4K30 |
| Max native ISO | ISO 51,200 | ISO 51,200 |
| Body weight | 705 g | 675 g |
| Dimensions | 134 × 101 × 70 mm | 134 × 101 × 68 mm |
| Body material | magnesium alloy | magnesium alloy |
| Released | 2020-01-01 | 2018-08-23 |
| Discontinued | — | — |
| Status | current | current |
| MSRP | $1,999 | $2,000 |
| Current low | $699 | $509 |
| vs MSRP | -65% | -75% |
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.
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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.