Nikon's updated full-frame mirrorless with dual processors, dual cards, and improved AF.
The Nikon Z6 II was released in October 2020 as the second-generation Z6, upgrading from the Z6's single EXPEED 6 processor to a dual-EXPEED 6 design for improved continuous AF tracking performance and enabling 4K/60fps recording. The 24.5MP BSI CMOS sensor is retained from the Z6. The card slot configuration was upgraded from single XQD to a CFexpress Type B / XQD slot plus a dedicated SD UHS-II slot — addressing the Z6's single-slot limitation. ProRes RAW output to Atomos recorders is supported.
The 24.5MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor pairs with dual EXPEED 6 processors. The 273-point phase-detection AF system provides continuous subject tracking. Burst shooting runs at 14fps. 4K video records at up to 30fps from the full FX sensor width, and at up to 60fps in DX crop mode. 5-axis IBIS is built in. Battery life approximately 410 shots via EVF using the EN-EL15c, body weight approximately 705g with battery and card. Dual card slots: one CFexpress Type B / XQD and one SD UHS-II.
The dual EXPEED 6 processors are the Z6 II's defining upgrade: the processing headroom enables real-time subject tracking improvements and the 4K/60fps recording mode that the single-processor Z6 could not achieve. The addition of a second SD slot alongside the CFexpress/XQD slot provides backup recording and the flexibility to carry SD cards from the existing DSLR workflow. The EN-EL15c is backward-compatible with EN-EL15/15a/15b, maintaining continuity with the D750/D800/D810 battery family.
On the used market the Z6 II is available at mid-range Z-mount mirrorless prices. Condition checks: IBIS operation, both card slot contacts (CFexpress/XQD and SD), weather sealing at body seams, and EN-EL15c battery health. The Z6 III (2024) added a partially-stacked sensor for significantly improved burst performance. The EN-EL15c is the highest-capacity version of the EN-EL15 family. Compatible with all Nikon Z-mount lenses and F-mount lenses via the FTZ adapter.