Nikon Z7 II vs Nikon Z9

Key Differences

  • Nikon Z9 has a better buffer (raw) (1000 shots vs 77 shots).
  • Nikon Z9 has a better continuous shooting (30 fps vs 10 fps).
  • Nikon Z9 has a better low light af (-8.5 EV vs -4 EV).
  • Nikon Z9 has a better 4k recording (Up to 120p vs Up to 60p).
  • Nikon Z7 II has a better weight (705g (1.55 lb) vs 1340g (2.95 lb)).
Product
Nikon Z7 II
Nikon
$2,999
Nikon Z9
Nikon
$5,499
Imaging
Sensor TypeBSI CMOSStacked CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-FrameFull-Frame
Effective Resolution45.7 MP45.7 MP
Max Image Size4K8K
Lens MountNikon ZNikon Z
Exposure Control
ISO Range (Native)64 โ€“ 2560064 โ€“ 25600
ISO Range (Extended)32 โ€“ 10240032 โ€“ 102400
Mechanical Shutter1/8000โˆ’
Electronic Shutter1/80001/32000
Flash Sync Speed1/2001/200
Still Image Capture
Continuous Shooting10 fps30 fps
Buffer (RAW)77 shots1000 shots
Video Capture
Max Resolution4K8K
8K Recordingโˆ’Up to 30p
4K RecordingUp to 60pUp to 120p
1080p RecordingUp to 120pUp to 120p
10-bit InternalYesYes
Recording Limit29 minNo limit
Log ProfilesN-Log / HLGN-Log / N-RAW / HLG
Built-in MicStereoStereo
Headphone JackYesYes
Mic InputYesYes
HDMI OutputFull-size (Type A)Full-size (Type A)
Focus
Phase Detect Points493493
Contrast Detect Pointsโˆ’โˆ’
Low Light AF-4 EV-8.5 EV
Eye AFYesYes
Animal AFYesYes
Vehicle AFNoYes
Viewfinder
EVF TypeOLEDOLED
EVF Resolution3.69M dots3.69M dots
EVF Magnification0.8x0.8x
Monitor
LCD Size3.2"3.2"
LCD Resolution2.10M dots2.10M dots
LCD TypeTilting4-Axis Tilting
Touch ScreenYesYes
Interface
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv5.0v5
USBUSB-C 3.1 Gen 1USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Dual)
GPSNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$2,999$5,499
Body MaterialMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions134ร—100.5ร—69.5 mm149ร—149.5ร—90.5 mm
Weight705g (1.55 lb)1340g (2.95 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
In-Body StabilizationYesYes
Battery Life (EVF)420 shots700 shots
Battery Life (LCD)420 shots740 shots
Battery TypeEN-EL15cEN-EL18d