Sony A9 III a9 III Black 2023
Sony
96 Overall Score
vs
Nikon RED Z Cinema 2043
Nikon
33 Overall Score
Scores
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Beginner
Video
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Vlogging
Streaming
Travel
Specifications
| Sony A9 III a9 III | Nikon RED Z Cinema 2043 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | — |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.600000381469727 MP★ | — |
| ISO Range | 250★ | — |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | PhotoPhase Detection: 759VideoPhase Detection: 627 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/80000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 6K★ |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I | REDCODE RAW (R3D NE) |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 4"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 9.4M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.62 kg★ | 0.73 kg |
| Battery Life | 400 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony A9 III a9 III Black 2023
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
Nikon RED Z Cinema 2043
- Strong display (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (68th percentile)
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
- Below average burst (32nd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony A9 III a9 III Black 20230.015score per dollar
vs
Nikon RED Z Cinema 20430.013score per dollar
Sony A9 III a9 III Black 2023 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony A9 III a9 III
Scores 96 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 20 of 33 specs.
