Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
98 Overall Score
vs
OM System OM-D E-M1 Black
OM System
57 Overall Score
Scores
Wedding Events
Video
Beginner
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | OM System OM-D E-M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 16.299999237060547 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 100 |
| 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★ | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265, ProRes 422 HQ | H.264/Motion JPEG |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 0.44 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C★ | — |
| HDMI | 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
OM System OM-D E-M1 Black
- Strong build (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong stabilization (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong display (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (83th percentile)83th %ile
- Below average sensor (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average af (33th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z Z9 Black 20210.024score per dollar
vs
OM System OM-D E-M1 Black0.052score per dollar
OM System OM-D E-M1 Black offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 98 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 18 of 33 specs.
