Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
99 Overall Score
vs
Sony Alpha A1 2021
Sony
48 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
93 out of 100 high confidence 53 reviews
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
Autofocus performance 9
Build quality 7
Image quality 8
Firmware updates 5
Battery life 4
Weight and size 4
Sony Alpha A1 2021
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Product Photography
Youtube
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | Sony Alpha A1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP | 50.099998474121094 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 64 | 50★ |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 493 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K | 8K |
| 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 HS, XAVC S-I |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 9.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C★ | — |
| 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 user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
Sony Alpha A1 2021
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong burst (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong video (76th percentile)
- Below average build (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
- Below average display (28th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Sony Alpha A1 2021
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 99 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 10 of 33 specs.
