Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
100 Overall Score
vs
Sony FX2 ILME-FX2_EDI_2
Sony
39 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | Sony FX2 ILME-FX2_EDI_2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 33 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | — |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| 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★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, 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 | 1.03 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 FX2 ILME-FX2_EDI_2
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong evf (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong sensor (68th percentile)
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z Z9 Black 20210.024score per dollar
vs
Sony FX2 ILME-FX2_EDI_20.014score per dollar
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 100 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 20 of 33 specs.
