Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
100 Overall Score
vs
RED V-RAPTOR V-RAPTOR XE
RED
47 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | RED V-RAPTOR V-RAPTOR XE | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 35.400001525878906 MP |
| ISO Range | 64 | 25★ |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | RED IPP2 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 493 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 60 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | 80 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 | REDCODE RAW, REDCODE HQ, ProRes 422, ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422LT, ProRes 4444, ProRes 4444XQ |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 2.4" |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 1.16 kg★ | 1.80 kg |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | 2x BNC (12G-SDI) Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
RED V-RAPTOR V-RAPTOR XE
- Strong video (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (77th percentile)
- Below average af (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average display (30th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z Z9 Black 20210.024score per dollar
vs
RED V-RAPTOR V-RAPTOR XE0.003score per dollar
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021 offers 8.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 100 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 15 of 33 specs.
