Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
100 Overall Score
vs
Sony Alpha a7C II Black
Sony
38 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | Sony Alpha a7C II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | Exmor R CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 34.099998474121094 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 493 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.16 kg★ | — |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | — |
| 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
Sony Alpha a7C II Black
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong video (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong connectivity (72nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average display (30th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z Z9 Black 20210.024score per dollar
vs
Sony Alpha a7C II Black0.013score per dollar
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021 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.
