Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Ricoh GR GR IIIx HDF Preto 2024
What Buyers Say
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
The Nikon Z9 is widely praised as a flagship mirrorless camera that delivers outstanding image quality, blazing-fast autofocus, and robust build quality. Enthusiasts and professionals alike appreciate its continuous firmware updates, which have added valuable features and refined performance. While some users note its substantial weight and learning curve, the overwhelming consensus is that it is one of the best cameras available, offering exceptional versatility and reliability.
Pros
- Excellent autofocus speed and accuracy
- Superb image quality and color
- Robust build and weather sealing
- Long battery life
- Continuous firmware updates
Cons
- Heavy and bulky body
- Steep learning curve
- High price point
- Requires new Z-mount lenses for full benefit
Ricoh GR GR IIIx HDF Preto 2024
This pocket camera is praised for its excellent image quality and compact design, making it ideal for casual shooting. Users love the JPEG output and the all-in-one workflow, though one reviewer experienced a critical failure after two weeks. A spare battery is recommended for longer sessions.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Compact and pocketable design
- Great JPEG output straight from camera
- All-in-one workflow
- Easy one-handed shooting
Cons
- Critical failure after two weeks
- Requires spare battery for long sessions
- Focal length takes getting used to
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | Ricoh GR GR IIIx HDF | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 24.239999771118164 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | GR ENGINE 6 |
| 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★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 | H.264 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | 200 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | 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 (98th percentile)98th %ile
Ricoh GR GR IIIx HDF Preto 2024
- Strong sensor (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Strong stabilization (77th percentile)
- Strong af (72nd percentile)
- Below average battery (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (24th percentile)
- Below average burst (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 18 of 33 specs.
