Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
100 Overall Score
vs
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
Sony
99 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Photography
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | Sony a1 a1 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP | 50.099998474121094 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 493 | Phase Detection: 759 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K | 8K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 | H.265/XAVC HS, H.264/XAVC S-I, H.264/XAVC S |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 9.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 0.66 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | 420 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | 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
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
Pricing
Nikon Z Z9 Black 20210.032score per dollar
vs
Sony a1 a1 II Black 20240.020score per dollar
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021 offers 1.6x better value for money
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Nikon Z Z9 wins 3 specs while Sony a1 a1 II wins 5.
