Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
100 Overall Score
vs
Sony Cinema Line FX30 Grey 2022
Sony
53 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | Sony Cinema Line FX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | Exmor R |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 20.100000381469727 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 100 |
| 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★ | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 0.65 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Micro HDMI★ |
| 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
Sony Cinema Line FX30 Grey 2022
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sensor (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (78th percentile)
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z Z9 Black 20210.013score per dollar
vs
Sony Cinema Line FX30 Grey 20220.022score per dollar
Sony Cinema Line FX30 Grey 2022 offers 1.7x better value for money
Sony Cinema Line FX30 Grey 2022
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 100 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 20 of 33 specs.
