Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
100 Overall Score
vs
Ricoh GR GR IIIx HDF Preto 2024
Ricoh
45 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | Ricoh GR GR IIIx HDF | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 24.239999771118164 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | GR ENGINE 6 |
| 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★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 | H.264 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | 200 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| 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
Ricoh GR GR IIIx HDF Preto 2024
- Strong sensor (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (79th percentile)
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong af (74th percentile)
- Below average battery (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z Z9 Black 20210.024score per dollar
vs
Ricoh GR GR IIIx HDF Preto 20240.033score per dollar
Ricoh GR GR IIIx HDF Preto 2024 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 100 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 18 of 33 specs.
