Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
100 Overall Score
vs
Leica M M EV1 Dng: 14 Bit, Jpg: 8 Bit 2025
Leica
43 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | Leica M M EV1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP | 60.29999923706055 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 64 | 64 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | Leica Maestro series (Maestro III) |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 493 | Manual Focus Only |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 4.5 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | — |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 5.8M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 0.41 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | 237 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | — |
| 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
Leica M M EV1 Dng: 14 Bit, Jpg: 8 Bit 2025
- Strong evf (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (79th percentile)
- Strong sensor (76th percentile)
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Below average battery (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average burst (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Pricing
Nikon Z Z9 Black 20210.013score per dollar
vs
Leica M M EV1 Dng: 14 Bit, Jpg: 8 Bit 20250.003score per dollar
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021 offers 4.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 100 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 15 of 33 specs.
