Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
100 Overall Score
vs
Sony a7C a7C II Silver 2024
Sony
69 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
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 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 30 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 | 0.51 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots | 740 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 battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 100 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 10 of 33 specs.
