Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
99 Overall Score
vs
Sony a7 IV a7 IV 2021
Sony
29 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | Sony a7 IV a7 IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 33 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | — |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | Exmor R |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 493 | — |
| 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★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 0.43 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 a7 IV a7 IV 2021
- Strong burst (70th percentile)
- Strong sensor (65th percentile)
- Below average social proof (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average build (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average display (28th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z Z9 Black 20210.024score per dollar
vs
Sony a7 IV a7 IV 20210.012score per dollar
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 99 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 22 of 33 specs.
