Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
98 Overall Score
vs
Ricoh GR GR IV Black
Ricoh
53 Overall Score
Scores
Wedding Events
Beginner
Video
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | Ricoh GR GR IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 25.739999771118164 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | GR Engine 7 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) | Auto-area AF, Zone AF, Select AF, Pinpoint AF, Tracking AF, Cont |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | ✗ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265, ProRes 422 HQ | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
Ricoh GR GR IV Black
- Strong sensor (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong stabilization (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong connectivity (70th percentile)
- Strong build (65th percentile)
- Below average burst (28th percentile)
- Below average evf (35th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z Z9 Black 20210.014score per dollar
vs
Ricoh GR GR IV Black0.028score per dollar
Ricoh GR GR IV Black offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 98 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 19 of 33 specs.
