Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
100 Overall Score
vs
Blackmagic Design Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 2023
Blackmagic Design
24 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | Blackmagic Design Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 4 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 400 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | Blackmagic RAW |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 493 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 | Blackmagic RAW |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | 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
Blackmagic Design Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 2023
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile)
- Below average sensor (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average build (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average display (30th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 100 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 24 of 33 specs.
