Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
100 Overall Score
vs
Sony Alpha a6400 Black 2019
Sony
53 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | Sony Alpha a6400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | — |
| ISO Range | 64★ | — |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 493 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 11 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 | 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★ | 2.3M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 0.39 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | 116 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB Type-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 Alpha a6400 Black 2019
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong evf (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average battery (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average build (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average video (24th percentile)
- Below average social proof (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Sony Alpha a6400 Black 2019
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 100 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 15 of 33 specs.
