Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
100 Overall Score
vs
Sony Cinema Line ILMEFX3A Black
Sony
67 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | Sony Cinema Line ILMEFX3A | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 12.100000381469727 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 80 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 493 | Phase Detection: 759 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 | XAVC S, XAVC S-I, XAVC HS |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 0.71 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB 3.2 |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | HDMI Type A |
| 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 ILMEFX3A Black
- Strong burst (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong video (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average sensor (6th percentile)6th %ile
Pricing
Nikon Z Z9 Black 20210.032score per dollar
vs
Sony Cinema Line ILMEFX3A Black0.023score per dollar
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021 offers 1.4x better value for money
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Sony Cinema Line ILMEFX3A Black
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 100 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 12 of 33 specs.
