Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
97 Overall Score
vs
Sony Alpha a7R II Black 2015
Sony
59 Overall Score
Scores
Wedding Events
Beginner
Video
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | Sony Alpha a7R II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | 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★ | 5 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★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.264, H.265, ProRes 422 HQ | XAVC S |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 0.63 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | HDMI |
| 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 a7R II Black 2015
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong display (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong af (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
- Below average burst (27th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z Z9 Black 20210.023score per dollar
vs
Sony Alpha a7R II Black 20150.031score per dollar
Sony Alpha a7R II Black 2015 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 17 of 33 specs.
