Sony Alpha a9 II vs Nikon Z9
Sony Alpha a9 II Black 2017
Sony
48 Overall Score
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Nikon Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
98 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony Alpha a9 II Black 2017
No customer feedback yet
Nikon Z9 Black 2021
93 out of 100 high confidence 53 reviews
The Nikon Z9 is widely praised as a flagship mirrorless camera that delivers outstanding image quality, blazing-fast autofocus, and robust build quality. Enthusiasts and professionals alike appreciate its continuous firmware updates, which have added valuable features and refined performance. While some users note its substantial weight and learning curve, the overwhelming consensus is that it is one of the best cameras available, offering exceptional versatility and reliability.
Pros
- Excellent autofocus speed and accuracy
- Superb image quality and color
- Robust build and weather sealing
- Long battery life
- Continuous firmware updates
Cons
- Heavy and bulky body
- Steep learning curve
- High price point
- Requires new Z-mount lenses for full benefit
Autofocus performance 9
Build quality 7
Image quality 8
Firmware updates 5
Battery life 4
Weight and size 4
Scores
Wedding Events
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Sports Wildlife
Photography
Product Photography
Youtube
Beginner
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Sony Alpha a9 II | Nikon Z9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | — | Stacked CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24 MP | 45.70000076293945 MP★ |
| ISO Range | — | 64★ |
| Processor | — | EXPEED 7 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | Phase Detection: 493 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 20 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | — | ✓★ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | — | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | — | 100 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | — | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | 1.16 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 700 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | — | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | — | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha a9 II Black 2017
- Strong af (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong evf (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong display (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong burst (79th percentile)
- Below average affordability (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average video (25th percentile)
Nikon Z9 Black 2021
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
Pricing
Sony Alpha a9 II Black 2017
No current pricing available
Nikon Z9 Black 2021
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z9
Scores 98 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 16 of 33 specs.
