Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
100 Overall Score
vs
Canon EOS R6 R6 Mark III Black 2025
Canon
84 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | Canon EOS R6 R6 Mark III | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 32.5 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | DIGIC X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 493 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 40 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K | 8K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps | 180 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 | RAW |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 1.6M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 1.07 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | 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
Canon EOS R6 R6 Mark III Black 2025
- Strong af (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Nikon Z Z9 Black 20210.013score per dollar
vs
Canon EOS R6 R6 Mark III Black 20250.022score per dollar
Canon EOS R6 R6 Mark III Black 2025 offers 1.7x better value for money
Canon EOS R6 R6 Mark III Black 2025
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 100 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 6 of 33 specs.
