Nikon 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
86 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong battery (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong burst (95th percentile) 95th
Cons
- Below average affordability (13th percentile)
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 Z9 | Fujifilm X-H2 | Sony FX30 | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 45.7MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 26MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 493 | 425 | 495 | 779 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 15 | 120 | 75 | 40 | 120 |
| Video | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1338 | 579 | 562 | 575 | 608 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Social Proof | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z9 | 93.5 | 94.8 | 99.4 | 95.4 | 78.2 | 70.8 | 98.1 | 87.5 | 76.6 | 12.5 | 93.9 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 92.3 | 96.9 | 94.6 | 82.3 | 95.4 | 98.9 | 97.8 | 87.5 | 94.2 | 23.9 | 95.9 |
| Sony FX30 Compare | 93.8 | 87.7 | 73.1 | 99.6 | 92.2 | 95.4 | 96.7 | 87.5 | 99.7 | 17 | 89.1 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare | 98 | 91.7 | 94.5 | 96.2 | 97.6 | 63.8 | 91.9 | 87.5 | 89.5 | 22 | 89.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.8 | 91.3 | 95.2 | 92.6 | 90.6 | 66.1 | 97.5 | 98.8 | 94.2 | 14.5 | 99.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.8 | 99.8 | 91.6 | 99.6 | 85.1 | 51.6 | 96 | 87.5 | 89.5 | 17.5 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
- Overall85.7
- Video78.3
- Travel76.6
- Youtube79.7
- Beginner78.6
- Vlogging67.9
- Streaming67.7
- Photography87.1
- Wedding Events89.6
- Sports Wildlife88.9
- Product Photography83.3
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
