Sony Alpha Alpha 9 III Black
Sony
73 Overall Score
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Nikon Z Z7 II Black 2020
Nikon
91 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony Alpha Alpha 9 III Black
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Nikon Z Z7 II Black 2020
85 out of 100 high confidence 158 reviews
The Nikon Z7 II is highly praised for its exceptional 45.7MP image quality, superb dynamic range, and solid build. Users love the lighter weight compared to DSLRs like the D850, the excellent EVF, and the ability to adapt F-mount lenses via the FTZ adapter. The autofocus is generally accurate for portraits and landscapes, but many note it lags behind competitors, especially for fast action and birds in flight. Battery life is a common concern, and the dual card slot design (CFexpress/XQD + SD) is seen as a practical compromise. Overall, it's a fantastic value for high-resolution stills photography.
Pros
- Exceptional 45.7MP image quality
- Superb dynamic range and sharpness
- Lightweight and comfortable ergonomics
- Excellent electronic viewfinder (EVF)
- F-mount lens compatibility via FTZ adapter
Cons
- Autofocus lags behind competition for action
- Battery life is shorter than DSLRs
- Dual card slots are mismatched (CFexpress + SD)
- No built-in GPS
- No native pancake lens for compact travel
Image quality 30
Autofocus performance 20
Build and ergonomics 25
Battery life 12
Lens compatibility 15
Value for money 10
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony Alpha Alpha 9 III | Nikon Z Z7 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.600000381469727 MP | 45.70000076293945 MP★ |
| ISO Range | — | 64★ |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | EXPEED 6 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | Phase Detection: 493 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 12 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | — | 100 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | — | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 9.4M dots★ | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | — | 0.61 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 2280 shots★ | 420 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓★ |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1★ |
| HDMI | — | Mini-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha Alpha 9 III Black
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong burst (98th percentile)98th %ile
Nikon Z Z7 II Black 2020
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z7 II
Scores 91 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 10 of 33 specs.
