Nikon Z5II

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Nikon Z5II
Overview
MakerNikon
TypeMirrorless interchangeable lens camera
Released3 April 2025;
5 months ago (2025-04-03)
Intro price$1,696.95
Lens
Lens mountNikon Z-mount
Sensor/medium
Sensor typeBSI-CMOS Sensor
Sensor size35.9 mm × 23.9 mm Full Frame
(Nikon FX format)
Sensor makerSony Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation
Maximum resolution6,048 × 4,032
(24.5 effective megapixels)
Film speedISO 100–64000 (standard)
ISO 100–204800 (expandable)
Recording medium2 × SD (UHS-II)
Focusing
FocusHybrid AF
Focus areas273 points
Exposure/metering
ExposureTTL exposure metering
Exposure modesProgrammed Auto [P] with flexible program;
Shutter-Priority Auto [S];
Aperture Priority Auto [A];
Manual [M]
Exposure meteringTTL metering using camera image sensor; -4 to +17 EV, ISO 100
Flash
FlashBuilt-in: No
Hot shoe
Flash synchronization1/200s
Shutter
ShutterElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter, Electronic front-curtain shutter, Electronic Shutter
Shutter speeds900s/30s – 1/8000s, Bulb, Time, X
Continuous shooting7.8fps / 14fps (expand)
Viewfinder
Viewfinder0.5 inch Quad-VGA OLED EVF (3,690,000 'dots'), 3000 cd/m² (NITS)
Image processing
Image processorEXPEED 7
White balanceAuto (3 variants), natural light auto, direct sunlight, cloudy, shade, incandescent, fluorescent (7 variants), flash, manual white point (2500K-10000K), preset manual
General
Video recording4K UHD at 30p/25p/24p, Full HD at 120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p
LCD screen3.2-inch variangle TFT LCD with touchscreen, 2.10 million dots
BatteryEN-EL15c (EN-EL15b/a usable with reduced battery life)
USB-PD rechargeable
AV port(s)USB-C,
HDMI Type-D,
3.5 mm stereo microphone jack,
3.5 mm stereo headphone jack
Data port(s)IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac/Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0
Body featuresIn-Body Image Stabilization
Dimensions134×100×72 mm (5.3×3.9×2.8 in)
Weight620 g (22 oz)(body only)
700g (includes battery)
Latest firmware1.01 / 24 June 2025; 3 months ago (24 June 2025)[1]
Made inThailand
Chronology
PredecessorNikon Z5

The Nikon Z5II is a full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera produced by Nikon. The camera was officially announced on April 3, 2025, at the price of US$1,696. It is an entry-level full-frame camera that uses Nikon's Z-mount system. It is the successor to the Nikon Z5 released in 2020, becoming the tenth full-frame Z-mount body and the fourteenth Z-mount camera body.

Features

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Improvements over the previous Z5 model include:[2][3][4]

  • A new BSI CMOS sensor with less noise (same as the Z6II/Zf)
  • Much better autofocus due to the EXPEED 7 image processor with 7 EV higher sensitivity
  • Support for HEIF still images
  • Brighter viewfinder (3000 nits, increased from the Z5's 1000 nits)
  • Faster continuous release frame rates
  • New dedicated Picture Control button (first introduced on the Z50II)
  • Expanded video options
    • 4K can be recorded at 30 fps without a crop, while the Z5 added a 1.7x crop. 4K at 60 fps applies a 1.5x crop.[5]
    • 1080p video can be recorded at 120 fps, while the Z5 was limited to 60 fps.
    • N-RAW video with 12-bits and 10-bit HEVC video is supported, while the Z5 only supported 8-bit video.

Lenses

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The Z5II uses the Nikon Z-mount, developed by Nikon for its mirrorless digital cameras.[6][7][2]

Nikon F-mount lenses can be used, with various degrees of compatibility, via the Nikon FTZ (F-to-Z) and FTZ II mount adapters.[8]

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  • Z5II + Nikkor Z 24-50 mm f/4–6.3
    Z5II + Nikkor Z 24-50 mm f/4–6.3

Awards

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The camera was awarded with:

Update history

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Version Release date Notes
1.0 2025-04-03
  • Initial firmware version
1.01 2025-06-24[12]
  • Updated some guidance texts displayed on the camera when connecting to the Nikon Imaging Cloud service (the connection procedure itself remains unchanged).
  • Changed the camera name displayed when pairing with SnapBridge.
  • Changed the camera name displayed on USB-connected devices when [iPhone] was selected for [USB] in the [NETWORK MENU].
  • Renamed d13 [Display on during burst] in [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].

References

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  1. ^ "Nikon Z5II Firmware 1.01". Retrieved 25 June 2025.
  2. ^ a b Hogan, Thom. "Nikon Introduces the Z5II, with Surprises". Retrieved 15 June 2025.
  3. ^ Clark, Mitchell. "Nikon Z5II review in progress: what's beauty worth?". Retrieved 15 June 2025.
  4. ^ Vaicenbacher, Libor. "Nikon Z5 II First Impressions". Retrieved 15 June 2025.
  5. ^ Butler, Richard; Clark, Mitchell (12 August 2025). "Nikon Z5II in-depth review: What more do you need?". dpreview.com. Digital Photography Review. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  6. ^ Butler, Richard; Clark, Mitchell. "Nikon Z5II in-depth review: What more do you need?". Retrieved 22 September 2025.
  7. ^ "Nikon Z5II". Retrieved 22 September 2025.
  8. ^ Hogan, Thom. "FTZ Adapter Compatibility". Retrieved 14 September 2025.
  9. ^ "EISA BEST BUY CAMERA 2025-2026 Nikon Z5II". eisa.eu. Expert Imaging and Sound Association. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
  10. ^ "EISA Awards 2025-2026". amateurphotographer.com. Amateur Photographer (Kelsey Media Ltd). Retrieved 2025-08-15.
  11. ^ "NAB 2025: Nikon Z5II wins Best Camera". Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  12. ^ "Z5II Firmware 1.01". nikonimglib.com. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
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