Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
100 Overall Score
vs
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Black
Olympus
67 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | Live MOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 16.299999237060547 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | TruePic VII |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 493 | Contrast Detection: 81Phase Detection: 37 |
| 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★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | — |
| 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
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Black
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong evf (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average sensor (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 100 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 16 of 33 specs.
