Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
97 Overall Score
vs
Insta360 X4 X4 Air Black
Insta360
48 Overall Score
Scores
Wedding Events
Beginner
Video
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | Insta360 X4 X4 Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | 1/1.7-inch |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 29 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | — |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 493 | — |
| 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 | 8K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.264, H.265, ProRes 422 HQ | MP4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | 1 |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | — |
| 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
Insta360 X4 X4 Air Black
- Strong video (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (70th percentile)
- Strong build (68th percentile)
- Below average burst (27th percentile)
- Below average af (31st percentile)
- Below average stabilization (31st percentile)
- Below average evf (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z Z9 Black 20210.014score per dollar
vs
Insta360 X4 X4 Air Black0.084score per dollar
Insta360 X4 X4 Air Black offers 6.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 20 of 33 specs.
