Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon Z6

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D2Xs and Nikon Z6. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Nikon D2Xs

Nikon Z6

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.

Nikon D2Xs were released 2006 and Nikon Z6 was released 2018. That is a 12 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Nikon D2Xs	2006
Nikon Z6	2018

Type of camera

Nikon D2Xs is a DSLR camera while Nikon Z6 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D2Xs has a "Nikon DX"-sensor while Nikon Z6 has a "Nikon FX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Nikon D2Xs	75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon Z6	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Nikon D2Xs has a 12,2 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon Z6 has 25 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Nikon D2Xs	12,2 MP 12212224 pixels 4288 x 2848
Nikon Z6	25 MP 24337152 pixels 6048 x 4024

Nikon Z6 has a 99 % larger resolution than Nikon D2Xs. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Nikon Z6 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D2Xs. Nikon Z6 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Nikon D2Xs has 100 to 3200.

Camera	ISO Range
Nikon D2Xs	100-3200
Nikon Z6	100-51200

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D2Xs
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z6

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D2Xs can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Nikon Z6 can shoot up to 12 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D2Xs	5
Nikon Z6	12

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Nikon Z6. Sadly, the Nikon D2Xs does not support this.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon D2Xs weighs 1200 gr (equal to 2.65 lb) which is 78% heavier than Nikon Z6 and its 675 gr (or 1.49 lb).

Camera	Weight
Nikon D2Xs	1200 gr 2.65 lb
Nikon Z6	675 gr 1.49 lb