Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
Sony
88 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Z9 Z9 Black 2023
Nikon
95 Overall Score
Scores
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Beginner
Video
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Sony Alpha a7 IV | Nikon Z9 Z9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 33 MP | 45.70000076293945 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 64★ |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | EXPEED 7 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 10 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | 100 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | ✗ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I | H.264, H.265, ProRes 422 HQ |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.66 kg★ | 1.16 kg |
| Battery Life | 1000 shots★ | 700 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92th percentile)92th %ile
Nikon Z9 Z9 Black 2023
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong video (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
Nikon Z9 Z9 Black 2023
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z9 Z9
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 10 usage categories and 9 of 33 specs.
