Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
100 Overall Score
vs
Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Blackmagic Design
62 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 21.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | Gen 5 Color Science |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 493 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 50 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 | Blackmagic RAW, ProRes 422/ProRes 422 HQ/ProRes 422 Proxy/ProRes 422LT |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 5"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.16 kg★ | 2.10 kg |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | 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
Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
- Strong video (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong burst (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong display (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong sensor (87th percentile)87th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 100 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 16 of 33 specs.