Nikon Z9 Z9 Black 2023
Nikon
98 Overall Score
vs
RED Digital Cinema Komodo
RED
50 Overall Score
Scores
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Video
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Vlogging
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Travel
Photography
Product Photography
Specifications
| Nikon Z9 Z9 | RED Digital Cinema Komodo | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | 27.03 x 14.26 mm (Super35) CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | Super 35 |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 19.899999618530273 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 250 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 40 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✗ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265, ProRes 422 HQ | REDCODE RAW, ProRes 422/ProRes 422 HQ |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 2.9" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 1.00 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 via Integrated Cable |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | BNC (12G-SDI) |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
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
RED Digital Cinema Komodo
- Strong video (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong burst (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (75th percentile)
- Strong build (73th percentile)
- Below average sensor (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average stabilization (32th percentile)
- Below average af (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z9 Z9 Black 20230.014score per dollar
vs
RED Digital Cinema Komodo0.008score per dollar
Nikon Z9 Z9 Black 2023 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z9 Z9
Scores 98 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 17 of 33 specs.
