Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
99 Overall Score
vs
Leica Q2 Monochrom Q2 Monochrom Black 2019
Leica
72 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | Leica Q2 Monochrom Q2 Monochrom | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP | 47.29999923706055 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | Maestro II |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 493 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/40000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 | H.264/MP4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 1.0M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 0.73 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | 400 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-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
Leica Q2 Monochrom Q2 Monochrom Black 2019
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z Z9 Black 20210.024score per dollar
vs
Leica Q2 Monochrom Q2 Monochrom Black 20190.182score per dollar
Leica Q2 Monochrom Q2 Monochrom Black 2019 offers 7.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 99 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 13 of 33 specs.
