Z CAM E2C vs Nikon Z9
Z CAM E2C
Nikon Z9 Black 2021
What Buyers Say
Z CAM E2C
The Z CAM E2C is praised for its excellent value, good image quality, and sturdy build, making it a great budget-friendly cinema camera for beginners or remote use. However, users note issues like rolling shutter, noise in dark areas, and gimbal compatibility problems. Battery life is decent, and ProRes RAW recording is a standout feature.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Good image quality
- Sturdy build quality
- ProRes RAW recording
- Beginner-friendly
Cons
- Rolling shutter issues
- Noise in dark areas
- Gimbal compatibility problems
- No AC adapter included
- Below average rolling shutter
Nikon Z9 Black 2021
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
Scores
Specifications
| Z CAM E2C | Nikon Z9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 16.829999923706055 MP | 45.70000076293945 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 800 | 64★ |
| Processor | — | EXPEED 7 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | — | Phase Detection: 493 |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 100 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 1.3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.67 kg★ | 1.16 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 700 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.0 | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Z CAM E2C
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong burst (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong video (78th percentile)
- Strong build (69th percentile)
- Below average sensor (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average display (30th 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
Z CAM E2C offers 1.9x better value for money
Z CAM E2C
Nikon Z9 Black 2021
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 18 of 33 specs.
