Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
100 Overall Score
vs
Leica M Monochrome Rangefinder
Leica
34 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | Leica M Monochrome Rangefinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | — |
| Size | full-frame | Monochrome BSI CMOS sensor, pixel pitch: 3.76microm, 35mm: 9528 |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | — |
| ISO Range | 64★ | — |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | Leica Maestro series (Maestro III) |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 493 | Manual (focus assist functions Magnification and Focus Peaking a |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | — |
| 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"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 0.88 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C★ | When in standby mode or Off: USB charging function When On: USB |
| 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
Leica M Monochrome Rangefinder
- Strong sensor (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average video (24th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z Z9 Black 20210.024score per dollar
vs
Leica M Monochrome Rangefinder0.003score per dollar
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021 offers 8.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 100 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 23 of 33 specs.
