Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
97 Overall Score
vs
Sony Alpha a6100 2025
Sony
48 Overall Score
Scores
Wedding Events
Beginner
Video
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Exmor CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 24.200000762939453 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★ | 11 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 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 | H.264, H.265, ProRes 422 HQ | XAAVC S |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 1.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 0.75 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
Sony Alpha a6100 2025
- Strong sensor (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong evf (70th percentile)
- Strong burst (66th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (31st percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z Z9 Black 20210.023score per dollar
vs
Sony Alpha a6100 20250.057score per dollar
Sony Alpha a6100 2025 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 20 of 33 specs.
