Nikon Z9

Nikon Z9

Nikon Z9

Camera summary

The Nikon Z9, made by Nikon, is a powerful SLR-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Oct. 29, 2021. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 102400. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
5.0 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
4.2 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
1.0 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.9 out of 5 stars

Sensor

This camera has a Stacked CMOS sensor with a 46 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 493 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

7680 x 4320

Expect recording in 7680 x 4320 with support for the following formats: H.264, H.265.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

EN-EL18d

The battery of this camera can last up to 740 shots per charge with the included EN-EL18d battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

This camera offers a robust battery life that the medium value of all cameras. Feel free to take pictures freely, without having too worry too much about battery life.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.

Other features

Higher level cameras have a more higher mechanical shutter speed, this model's capabilities could be cumbersome by today's standards, so you should consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Af center
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
Yes
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
Yes
Af tracking
Yes
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points 493

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Built-In
DXO color depth 26.3
DXO dynamic range 14.4
DXO low light ISO 2451.0
DXO overall score 98.0

Exposure mode

AF area
Yes
average
Yes
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced Oct. 29, 2021
Body type SLR-style mirrorless
brand Nikon
msrp $4,996.95
model Nikon Z9
predecessor model

Lense

Focal length multiplier 1x
Lens mount Nikon Z
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range -
Number of lenses 115

Other features

GPS Built-in
Self-timer Yes
Storage slots 2
Storage type Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
No
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
Flash range no built-in flash
Image stabilization
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 0.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/0s
Minimum shutter speed 900
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes

Physical

Battery life 740 shots
Battery model EN-EL18d
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
Yes
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 149 x 150 x 91mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 1340 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution -
Screen size -
Screen type Tilting
Touch screen
Yes

Sensor

Max boosted ISO 102400
Max image resolution 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 25600
Min native ISO 64
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9 mm
Sensor resolution 46
Sensor size Full frame
Sensor type Stacked CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
Yes
Max video resolution 7680 x 4320
Microphone port
Yes
Video formats H.264, H.265
Video resolutions 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L

Viewfinder

viewfinder Electronic
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution 3,686k dots