Compare Nikon Z5 II vs Nikon Zf
In this technical comparison between the Nikon Z5 II and the Nikon Zf, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Cameras models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $1,699 USD (Body Only) and Approx. $1,999 / £2,299.
| Specifications |
Nikon Z5 II |
Nikon Zf |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | April 2025 | September 2023 |
| Body | ||
| Body Dimensions | 134 x 100.5 x 72 mm | 144 x 103 x 49 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 700g (with battery and card) / 620g (body only) | Approx. 710g (with battery and card); 630g (body only) |
| Mount | Nikon Z Mount | Nikon Z mount |
| Weather Sealing | Yes; dust and drip-resistant (comparable to the Z6 II) | Yes (Dust and drip resistant; magnesium alloy chassis) |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor Technology | BSI-CMOS (Back-Illuminated) | BSI-CMOS |
| Size | Full-frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) | Full-frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) |
| Image Resolution | 24.5 Megapixels | 24.5 Megapixels |
| ISO Sensitivity | 100 - 64,000 (Expandable to ISO 50–204,800) | 100–64,000 (Extended: 50–204,800) |
| Image Stabilization | 5-axis In-Body VR; up to 7.5 stops of compensation (supports Focus Point VR) | 5-axis In-body (IBIS) up to 8.0 stops (includes "Focus Point VR" which stabilizes based on your AF point) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.2-inch Fully Articulated Touchscreen LCD (2.1 million dots); double the brightness of the previous model | 3.2-inch Fully Articulated (Vari-angle) Touchscreen; 2.1M dots |
| Viewfinder | 3.69M-dot OLED EVF; 0.8x magnification; high-brightness (up to 3000 nits peak) | 3.69M-dot OLED; 0.8x magnification |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 273 Phase-detection points | 273 points |
| Autofocus System | Hybrid AF powered by EXPEED 7 (68% faster than Z5) | Hybrid Phase-Detection/Contrast AF with EXPEED 7 |
| AI Subject Recognition | 9-type Subject Detection (Humans, Animals, Birds, Vehicles, etc.); tracks down to -10 EV. | Yes (Subject detection for People, Animals, Birds, and Vehicles; works even in Manual Focus mode) |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | 14fps (Mechanical); 30fps (Electronic, JPEG only) | Up to 14 fps (Mechanical); 30 fps (JPEG-only High-Speed Frame Capture+) |
| Formats | NEF (RAW 14-bit), JPEG, HEIF (10-bit); Supports Pre-Release Capture | RAW (14-bit), JPEG, HEIF (10-bit); includes 96MP Pixel Shift mode |
| Video | ||
| Video Performance | 4K 60p (1.5x crop); 4K 30p (Uncropped/Full-width); 1080p at 120p | 4K up to 30p (oversampled from 6K); 4K up to 60p (with DX crop); 1080p up to 120p |
| Bit-depth | 10-bit internal (N-Log / HLG); Internal N-RAW (12-bit) supported | 10-bit internal (H.265 / N-Log / HLG) |
| Audio Connectivity | 3.5mm Stereo mini-jack for both | 3.5mm Mic jack / 3.5mm Headphone jack |
| HDMI output | Micro-HDMI (Type D) | Micro-HDMI (Type D) |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | Dual Slots | Dual slots (Unique configuration) |
| Sensor Technology | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) | 1x SD (UHS-II) + 1x microSD (UHS-I) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built-in (2.4 / 5GHz) | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 (SnapBridge) | BT 5.0 |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C (3.2 Gen 1) with Power Delivery; Micro-HDMI | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1); Micro-HDMI |
| Battery | ||
| Model | EN-EL15c | EN-EL15c |
| Battery Life | Approx. 380 shots (per charge); USB power delivery supported while in use. | Approx. 360–380 shots |
| USB charging | Yes | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Z5 II Body, EN-EL15c Battery, MH-25a Charger, UC-E24 USB Cable, AN-DC19 Strap, BF-N1 Body Cap | Nikon Zf body, EN-EL15c battery, UC-E25 USB cable, AN-DC27 strap, BF-N1 body cap, DK-33 rubber eyecup |
| Price | $1,699 USD (Body Only) | Approx. $1,999 / £2,299 |
| Full Details | Z5 II - Full Specifications | Zf - Full Specifications |