Nikon Z9 Black 2023
The 45.7MP stacked CMOS sensor and EXPEED 7 processor enable 8.3K 60p N-RAW video and 20fps raw bursts with blackout-free shooting via the 3.7M-dot EVF. Its 493-point AF with AI-based subject detection and 6-stop IBIS make it highly effective for fast-moving subjects, backed by full weather sealing. This is best suited for professional sports and wildlife photographers needing 8K video and high-speed bursts in challenging conditions.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 45.7MP full-frame
AF Points 493 pts
Burst 30 fps
Video 8K @120fps
IBIS Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 1338 g
85 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong battery (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong burst (95th percentile) 95th
Cons
- Below average affordability (12th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.7 MP |
| ISO Range | 64 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 493 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 8K |
| 4K FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 3.69 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 kg / 2.9 lbs |
| Battery Life | 700 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-type C |
| HDMI | HDMI-type A |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z9 | Sony Cinema Line FX30 | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | Fujifilm X100 X100VI | OM System OM-1 Mark II | Canon EOS R5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | cinema | mirrorless | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 45.7MP full-frame | 26MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 40.2MP aps-c | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 45MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 493 | 759 | 779 | 425 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 120 | 75 | 13 | 120 | 30 |
| Video | 8K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1338 | 646 | 575 | 522 | 511 | 588 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Social Proof | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z9 | 93.6 | 94.8 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 78.2 | 70.9 | 98.1 | 87.7 | 76.7 | 12.4 | 93.9 |
| Sony Cinema Line FX30 Compare | 97 | 87.8 | 95.6 | 99.6 | 92.3 | 95.4 | 96.6 | 87.7 | 94.3 | 16.9 | 89 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare | 98 | 91.7 | 94.6 | 96.2 | 97.6 | 63.9 | 91.9 | 87.7 | 89.8 | 21.8 | 89 |
| Fujifilm X100 X100VI Compare | 92.4 | 90.5 | 91.6 | 81.4 | 89.5 | 99 | 94.2 | 87.7 | 92 | 19.7 | 93.9 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.8 | 99.8 | 91.4 | 99.6 | 85.2 | 51.7 | 95.8 | 87.7 | 89.8 | 17.5 | 99.6 |
| Canon EOS R5 Mark II Compare | 98.8 | 96 | 94.9 | 90.6 | 98.8 | 70.2 | 90.5 | 99.6 | 89.8 | 9 | 89 |
Usage Scores
- Overall85.4
- Video79.3
- Travel76.6
- Youtube79.7
- Beginner78.6
- Vlogging67.9
- Streaming67.7
- Photography87.2
- Wedding Events89.7
- Sports Wildlife88.9
- Product Photography83.4
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