Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
100 Overall Score
vs
Sony Alpha a9 ILCE9/B Black 2019
Sony
47 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | Sony Alpha a9 ILCE9/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 24.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | — |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | BIONZ X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 493 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 20 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 | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 0.10 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
Sony Alpha a9 ILCE9/B Black 2019
- Strong evf (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong burst (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average build (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average video (24th percentile)
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z Z9 Black 20210.024score per dollar
vs
Sony Alpha a9 ILCE9/B Black 20190.019score per dollar
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 100 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 19 of 33 specs.
