Manfrotto 034B vs Nikon Z9

Manfrotto 034B Black

Manfrotto 034B Black

Manfrotto
23 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Z9 Black 2021

Nikon Z9 Black 2021

Nikon
100 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Manfrotto 034B Black

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Nikon 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
๐Ÿ‘ Autofocus performance 9
๐Ÿ‘ Build quality 7
๐Ÿ‘ Image quality 8
๐Ÿ‘ Firmware updates 5
๐Ÿ‘ Battery life 4
๐Ÿ‘Ž Weight and size 4

Scores

Wedding Events
Manfrotto
19
Nikon
95
Video
Manfrotto
18
Nikon
95
Sports Wildlife
Manfrotto
23
Nikon
91
Photography
Manfrotto
23
Nikon
91
Product Photography
Manfrotto
19
Nikon
89
Youtube
Manfrotto
13
Nikon
88
Beginner
Manfrotto
49
Nikon
86
Travel
Manfrotto
19
Nikon
82
Streaming
Manfrotto
10
Nikon
75
Vlogging
Manfrotto
8
Nikon
74

Specifications

Manfrotto 034BNikon Z9
Sensor
Typeโ€”Stacked CMOS
Sizeโ€”full-frame
Megapixelsโ€”45.70000076293945 MP★
ISO Rangeโ€”64★
Processorโ€”EXPEED 7
Autofocus
AF PointsNo data
493
AF Typeโ€”Phase Detection: 493
Eye AFโ€”โœ“★
Animal AFโ€”โœ“★
Subject Detectionโ€”โœ“★
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)โ€”30 fps★
Burst (Electronic)โ€”120 fps★
Max Shutterโ€”1/32000
Electronic Shutterโ€”โœ“★
Video
Max Resolutionโ€”8K★
4K FPSโ€”120 fps★
1080p FPSโ€”100 fps★
10-bitโ€”โœ“★
Log Profileโ€”โœ“★
RAW Videoโ€”โœ“★
Codecโ€”ProRes 422 HQ, H.265
Display & EVF
Screen Sizeโ€”3.2"★
Touchscreenโ€”โœ“★
Articulatingโ€”โœ“★
EVF Resolutionโ€”3.7M dots★
Build
Weather Sealedโ€”โœ“★
Weight0.86 kg★1.16 kg
Battery Lifeโ€”700 shots★
Connectivity
Wi-Fiโ€”โœ“★
Bluetoothโ€”โœ“★
USBโ€”USB-C★
HDMIโ€”HDMI Output
Hot Shoeโ€”โœ“★

Pros & Cons

Manfrotto 034B Black

  • Strong affordability (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong build (72nd percentile)
  • Below average connectivity (17th percentile)17th %ile
  • Below average social proof (24th percentile)
  • Below average video (25th percentile)
  • Below average display (30th percentile)

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

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon Z9

Scores 100 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 25 of 33 specs.

Nikon Z9 Better at:

VideoTravelYoutubeBeginnerVloggingStreamingPhotographyWedding EventsSports WildlifeProduct Photography