Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
97 Overall Score
vs
Sony Alpha a7C II Silver 2023
Sony
87 Overall Score
Scores
Streaming
Youtube
Video
Beginner
Wedding Events
Travel
Sports Wildlife
Vlogging
Photography
Product Photography
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | Sony Alpha a7C II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 33 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) | PhotoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 759VideoPhase Detectio |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 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 | XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 0.43 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | 530 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI | Micro-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 a7C II Silver 2023
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile)93th %ile
Pricing
Nikon Z Z9 Black 20210.024score per dollar
vs
Sony Alpha a7C II Silver 20230.049score per dollar
Sony Alpha a7C II Silver 2023 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 10 usage categories and 9 of 33 specs.
