Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
100 Overall Score
vs
Ricoh GR GR IIIx Black 2021
Ricoh
65 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | Ricoh GR GR IIIx | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 24.239999771118164 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | GR ENGINE 6 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 493 | Auto-area AF, Zone AF, Select AF, Pinpoint AF, Tracking AF, Cont |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 | H.264/MPEG-4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | HDMI 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
Ricoh GR GR IIIx Black 2021
- Strong sensor (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong video (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z Z9 Black 20210.024score per dollar
vs
Ricoh GR GR IIIx Black 20210.052score per dollar
Ricoh GR GR IIIx Black 2021 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 100 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 15 of 33 specs.
