Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
99 Overall Score
vs
ARRI ALEXA 35 ALEXA 35 Base Operator Set
ARRI
48 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | ARRI ALEXA 35 ALEXA 35 Base Operator Set | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 14.579999923706055 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 160 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 493 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 60 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 | ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 4444, ProRes 4444XQ |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 4"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 2.1M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.16 kg★ | 2.90 kg |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | BNC |
| 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
ARRI ALEXA 35 ALEXA 35 Base Operator Set
- Strong burst (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong video (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong connectivity (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong evf (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average display (28th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 99 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 19 of 33 specs.