Nikon Z9 Z9 Black 2023
Nikon
98 Overall Score
vs
Sony a7C a7C
Sony
38 Overall Score
Scores
Sports Wildlife
Beginner
Youtube
Video
Wedding Events
Vlogging
Streaming
Photography
Travel
Product Photography
Specifications
| Nikon Z9 Z9 | Sony a7C a7C | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 24.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | — |
| 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 | 120 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.264, H.265, ProRes 422 HQ | XAVC S |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.16 kg★ | — |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | HDMI |
| 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
Sony a7C a7C
- Strong burst (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (71th percentile)
- Strong video (66th percentile)
- Below average display (26th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (32th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z9 Z9
Scores 98 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 19 of 33 specs.
