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Nikon Z Z9 Black 2023
The 45.7MP stacked CMOS sensor and EXPEED 7 processor enable 8.3K 60p N-RAW video and 20fps raw bursts with blackout-free shooting via the 3.7M-dot EVF. Its 493-point AF with AI-based subject detection and 6-stop IBIS make it highly effective for fast-moving subjects, backed by full weather sealing. This is best suited for professional sports and wildlife photographers needing 8K video and high-speed bursts in challenging conditions.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 45.7MP full-frame
AF Points 493 pts
Burst 30 fps
Video 8K @120fps
IBIS Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 1338 g
87 Overall Score
Price $4,140
Snapshot
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.7 MP |
| ISO Range | 64 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 493 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 8K |
| 4K FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 3.69 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 kg / 2.9 lbs |
| Battery Life | 700 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-type C |
| HDMI | HDMI-type A |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z Z9 | Sony a7R V | Fujifilm X-T5 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Leica SL SL2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 45.7MP full-frame | 61MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 47.3MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 493 | 693 | 425 | 315 | 1053 | 225 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 10 | 15 | 75 | 10 | 10 |
| Video | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1338 | 723 | 476 | 721 | 511 | 835 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z Z9 | 92.5 | 94.6 | 99.3 | 95.8 | 79.1 | 71.1 | 98 | 86.9 | 95.2 | 81 | 93.7 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 95.6 | 99.2 | 97 | 78.2 | 95.8 | 77.9 | 94.2 | 86.9 | 95.2 | 97.7 | 98.6 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 90.8 | 91.5 | 92.9 | 83.5 | 92.9 | 99.1 | 96.8 | 99.2 | 95.2 | 97.7 | 95.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 88.5 | 90.5 | 97 | 95.1 | 97.5 | 61.4 | 91.8 | 86.9 | 95.2 | 78.6 | 97.1 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 96 | 97.9 | 85.1 | 94.6 | 86.4 | 47.2 | 95.7 | 86.9 | 88.4 | 85.2 | 88.7 |
| Leica SL SL2 Compare | 85 | 97.9 | 97.9 | 81.2 | 83.1 | 71.7 | 92.4 | 64.1 | 95.2 | 72.7 | 88.7 |
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