Nikon Z9 vs masterbee P79
Nikon Z9 Black 2021
masterbee P79
What Buyers Say
Nikon Z9 Black 2021
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
masterbee P79
This instant-print camera is a hit with kids aged 3 to 9, praised for its ease of use, durability, and fun features like games and instant black-and-white prints. Parents love that it stores color images digitally and prints via thermal paper, requiring no ink. The only common drawback is the lack of color printing, but the black-and-white output is considered stylish and sharp.
Pros
- Easy for kids to use
- Durable and survives drops
- Instant black-and-white prints
- No ink required (thermal printing)
- Stores color images digitally
Cons
- Only prints in black and white
- Paper tearing requires care
- Menu translation can be quirky
- Video not stabilized
- Night photos are poor
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon Z9 | masterbee P79 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | — |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | — |
| ISO Range | 64★ | — |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 493 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 2.4" |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 0.42 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z9 Black 2021
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
masterbee P79
- Strong affordability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average build (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average video (25th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z9 Black 2021
masterbee P79
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 25 of 33 specs.
