Nikon Z9
Nikon

Z9

$5,499~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: December 28, 2021
Full-Frame
Sensor
45.7MP
Resolution
8K
Max Video
IBIS
30fps
Burst
493
AF Points

Who the Nikon Z9 is for

The Nikon Z9 is a 45.7MP full-frame mirrorless camera, geared toward fast action and wildlife.

  • Nikon's flagship: a 45.7MP stacked full-frame sensor with no mechanical shutter.
  • Blackout-free shooting, deep subject detection and an integrated vertical grip.
  • 8K/60p RAW video and pro-grade build for sports, wildlife and high-resolution work.

Best for

  • Action, sports and wildlife — 30fps burst with subject-detection AF.
  • Video and filmmaking — 8K capture, 10-bit internal and Log.
  • Landscapes, studio and big prints — 45.7MP of detail with room to crop.
  • Travel and the outdoors — in-body stabilisation plus weather sealing.

How the Nikon Z9 compares to other Nikon Z Full-Frame cameras

Every figure below is measured against the 11 Nikon Z Full-Frame cameras in the catalogue, so you can see where this camera actually sits rather than reading its spec sheet in isolation.

SpecThis cameraWhere it lands
Weight1340g (2.95 lb)the heaviest of 11
Price (MSRP)$5,499the most expensive of 11
Resolution45.7MPjoint highest of 11
4K frame rate120pjoint fastest of 11

What Full-Frame means in practice

A full-frame sensor at 45.7MP gives the shallowest depth of field of the three formats at any given framing and aperture, and the most sensor area to gather light with. That is the physical reason full-frame bodies tend to be the larger and heavier option: the lenses that cover the format have to be bigger too.

Video, stabilisation and weather sealing

4K runs to 120p, which is enough for 4× slow motion at a 24p or 25p timeline. 10-bit recording internally means colour survives grading rather than banding when pushed. A log profile is available, which trades a flat-looking file for latitude in post.

In-body stabilisation steadies any lens mounted on it, including primes with no stabilisation of their own. The body is weather-sealed.

Full Specifications

Imaging

Sensor TypeStacked CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-Frame
Image ProcessorEXPEED 7
Effective Resolution45.7 MP
Lens MountNikon Z

Exposure Control

ISO Range (Native)64 – 25600
ISO Range (Extended)32 – 102400
Mechanical Shutter
Electronic Shutter1/32000
Flash Sync Speed1/200
Built-in FlashNo

Still Image Capture

Continuous Shooting30 fps

Video Capture

Max Resolution8K
8K RecordingUp to 30p
4K RecordingUp to 120p
1080p RecordingUp to 120p
10-bit InternalYes
Recording LimitNo limit
Log ProfilesN-Log / N-RAW / HLG
Built-in MicStereo
Headphone JackYes
Mic InputYes
HDMI OutputFull-size (Type A)

Focus

Phase Detect Points493
Contrast Detect Points
Low Light AF-8.5 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal AFYes
Vehicle AFYes

Viewfinder

EVF TypeOLED
EVF Resolution3.69M dots
EVF Magnification0.8x

Monitor

LCD Size3.2"
LCD Resolution2.10M dots
LCD Type4-Axis Tilting
Touch ScreenYes

Interface

Wi-FiWi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv5
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Dual)
Memory Card Slots2x CFexpress Type B
GPSNo

General

Price (MSRP)$5,499
Body MaterialMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions149×149.5×90.5 mm
Weight1340g (2.95 lb)
Weather SealedYes
In-Body StabilizationYes
Battery Life (EVF)700 shots
Battery Life (LCD)740 shots
Battery TypeEN-EL18d

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