Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
100 Overall Score
vs
Sony a7C a7C II Silver 2024
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Streaming
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Youtube
Sports Wildlife
Travel
Photography
Product Photography
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | Sony a7C a7C II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | Exmor R CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 33 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 493 | PhotoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 759VideoPhase Detectio |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 | XAVC S-I |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 0.43 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | 530 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
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
Sony a7C a7C II Silver 2024
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 10 usage categories and 9 of 33 specs.
