Sony ZV-E1 ILCZVE1/W White 2023
Sony
79 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
100 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Vlogging
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Specifications
| Sony ZV-E1 ILCZVE1/W | Nikon Z Z9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 12.100000381469727 MP | 45.70000076293945 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 80 | 64★ |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | EXPEED 7 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | Phase Detection: 493 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | 100 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC HS: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265 | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.40 kg★ | 1.16 kg |
| Battery Life | 570 shots | 700 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI micro connector (Type-D) | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony ZV-E1 ILCZVE1/W White 2023
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average sensor (6th percentile)6th %ile
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
Sony ZV-E1 ILCZVE1/W White 20230.029score per dollar
vs
Nikon Z Z9 Black 20210.013score per dollar
Sony ZV-E1 ILCZVE1/W White 2023 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 10 usage categories and 8 of 33 specs.
