Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021

Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021

Nikon
99 Overall Score
vs
Leica SL SL2-S Black 2021

Leica SL SL2-S Black 2021

Leica
46 Overall Score

Scores

Beginner
Nikon
96
Leica
40
Video
Nikon
95
Leica
46
Wedding Events
Nikon
95
Leica
49
Sports Wildlife
Nikon
94
Leica
50
Photography
Nikon
91
Leica
45
Youtube
Nikon
90
Leica
31
Product Photography
Nikon
88
Leica
41
Travel
Nikon
82
Leica
55
Streaming
Nikon
76
Leica
37
Vlogging
Nikon
76
Leica
31

Specifications

Nikon Z Z9Leica SL SL2-S
Sensor
TypeStacked CMOSCMOS-BSI
Sizefull-framefull-frame
Megapixels45.70000076293945 MP★24 MP
ISO Range64★100
ProcessorEXPEED 7—
Autofocus
AF Points
493
No data
AF TypePhase Detection: 493—
Eye AF✓★—
Animal AF✓★—
Subject Detection✓★—
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)30 fps★9 fps
Burst (Electronic)120 fps★25 fps
Max Shutter1/32000—
Electronic Shutter✓✓
Video
Max Resolution8K★4K
4K FPS120 fps★—
1080p FPS100 fps★—
10-bit✓✓
Log Profile✓★—
RAW Video✓✓
CodecProRes 422 HQ, H.265H.265
Display & EVF
Screen Size3.2"★—
Touchscreen✓★—
Articulating✓★—
EVF Resolution3.7M dots★—
Build
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight1.16 kg0.18 kg★
Battery Life700 shots★—
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✓★—
Bluetooth✓★—
USBUSB-C★—
HDMIHDMI 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 (98th percentile)98th %ile

Leica SL SL2-S Black 2021

  • Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong burst (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
  • Below average display (31st percentile)
  • Below average social proof (32nd percentile)

Pricing

Leica SL SL2-S Black 2021 is CA$1,974 cheaper (1.4x less).

Nikon Z Z9 Black 20210.013score per dollar
vs
Leica SL SL2-S Black 20210.008score per dollar

Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021 offers 1.6x better value for money

Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021

B&H Photo
usedCA$5,587
Amazon.ca
CA$7,499

Leica SL SL2-S Black 2021

Amazon.ca
CA$5,525

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon Z Z9

Scores 99 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 20 of 33 specs.

Nikon Z Z9 Better at:

VideoTravelYoutubeBeginnerVloggingStreamingPhotographyWedding EventsSports WildlifeProduct Photography

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