Nikon Z9 Black 2021
Fujifilm X-E1 Black
What Buyers Say
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
Fujifilm X-E1 Black
The Fuji X-E1 is a compact mirrorless camera that many users love for its retro design, lightweight build, and excellent image quality in good light. However, it has significant drawbacks: slow and noisy autofocus, especially in low light, a plasticky feel compared to higher-end Fuji models, and average photo quality that can be noisy even at low ISO. While it's praised for making photography fun again and being a great travel companion, it's not ideal for action shots or those seeking tack-sharp images.
Pros
- Retro design and aesthetics
- Lightweight and compact
- Excellent image quality in good light
- Good low-light performance up to ISO 6400
- Intuitive manual controls and dials
Cons
- Slow and noisy autofocus
- Poor autofocus in low light
- Plasticky build quality
- Loose dials lacking precision
- No ISO dial on body
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon Z9 | Fujifilm X-E1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | X-Trans CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 16.299999237060547 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | EXR Processing Pro |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 493 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 6 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | 24 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | ✗ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 2.8" |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 0.86 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C★ | — |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
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
Fujifilm X-E1 Black
- Strong evf (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong sensor (78th percentile)
- Below average video (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average display (30th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon Z9 Black 2021
Fujifilm X-E1 Black
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 25 of 33 specs.
