Camera Comparison
Nikon Z9 vs Nikon Zf
Key Differences
- Nikon Z9 has a better buffer (raw) (1000 shots vs 40 shots).
- Nikon Zf has a better price (msrp) ($1,999 vs $5,499).
- Nikon Z9 has a better continuous shooting (30 fps vs 14 fps).
- Nikon Z9 has a better 4k recording (Up to 120p vs Up to 60p).
- Nikon Zf has a better weight (710g (1.57 lb) vs 1340g (2.95 lb)).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| Sensor Type | Stacked CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Effective Resolution | 45.7 MP | 24.5 MP |
| Max Image Size | 8K | 4K |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Exposure Control | ||
| ISO Range (Native) | 64 – 25600 | 100 – 64000 |
| ISO Range (Extended) | 32 – 102400 | 50 – 204800 |
| Mechanical Shutter | − | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/16000 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 | 1/200 |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 30 fps | 14 fps |
| Buffer (RAW) | 1000 shots | 40 shots |
| Video Capture | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K | 4K |
| 8K Recording | Up to 30p | − |
| 4K Recording | Up to 120p | Up to 60p |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 120p | Up to 120p |
| 10-bit Internal | Yes | Yes |
| Recording Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Log Profiles | N-Log / N-RAW / HLG | N-Log / N-RAW / HLG |
| Built-in Mic | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Mic Input | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Output | Full-size (Type A) | Micro (Type D) |
| Focus | ||
| Phase Detect Points | 493 | 273 |
| Contrast Detect Points | − | − |
| Low Light AF | -8.5 EV | -10 EV |
| Eye AF | Yes | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle AF | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| EVF Type | OLED | OLED |
| EVF Resolution | 3.69M dots | 3.69M dots |
| EVF Magnification | 0.8x | 0.8x |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| LCD Resolution | 2.10M dots | 2.10M dots |
| LCD Type | 4-Axis Tilting | Vari-Angle |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | v5 | v5 |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Dual) | USB-C 3.2 |
| GPS | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $5,499 | $1,999 |
| Body Material | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy / Polycarbonate |
| Dimensions | 149×149.5×90.5 mm | 144×103×49 mm |
| Weight | 1340g (2.95 lb) | 710g (1.57 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| In-Body Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life (EVF) | 700 shots | 380 shots |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 740 shots | 430 shots |
| Battery Type | EN-EL18d | EN-EL15c |
