Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
100 Overall Score
vs
Sony Alpha a7R IIIA 2019
Sony
69 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | Sony Alpha a7R IIIA | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 42.400001525878906 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | BIONZ X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 493 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | 8 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.16 kg★ | — |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | 530 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Micro HDMI★ |
| 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
Sony Alpha a7R IIIA 2019
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong evf (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z Z9 Black 20210.024score per dollar
vs
Sony Alpha a7R IIIA 20190.044score per dollar
Sony Alpha a7R IIIA 2019 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 100 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 17 of 33 specs.
