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Nikon Z5 II vs Nikon Z9
Every spec below is quoted from the makers' official pages — where a figure isn't published we say so rather than guess. Sizes are drawn at true relative scale from published dimensions, and the bag-fit row is computed against our measured bag catalog.
The 3 biggest published differences
- EVF resolution: the Z9 leads at Approx. 3690k-dot OLED vs the Z5 II's 0.5-in. (1.27-cm), approx. 3690k-dot OLED.
- Resolution (MP): the Z9 leads at 45.7 million (effective) vs the Z5 II's 24.5.
- Burst — electronic: the Z9 leads at Up to approx. 120 fps (high-speed frame capture, C120); standard continuous approx. 20-30 fps (electronic shutter) vs the Z5 II's Approx. 15 fps (silent mode on); up to 30 fps electronic shutter mode.
 Z5 II Nikon Z |  Z9 Nikon Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | 35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame/FX-format | 35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format) |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Released | 2025 | —, not published |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Sensor size | 35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame/FX-format | 35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format) |
| Resolution (MP) | 24.5 | 45.7 million (effective) |
| In-body stabilisation | —, not published | 5-axis image sensor shift; up to 6.0 stops (with compatible lenses) |
| ISO range | ISO 100 (expandable to Lo 1/Hi 2, 50-204800 equivalent) | ISO 64-25600 (expandable to ISO 32 and ISO 102400 equivalents) |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist; AF-A focus mode | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF |
| Subject detection | 273 focus points (single-point); 299 (auto-area); detection range -10 to +19 EV | 493 focus points; deep-learning subject detection (people, animals, vehicles) with eye detection |
| Burst — mechanical | Approx. 7.8 fps | none (electronic shutter only) |
| Burst — electronic | Approx. 15 fps (silent mode on); up to 30 fps electronic shutter mode | Up to approx. 120 fps (high-speed frame capture, C120); standard continuous approx. 20-30 fps (electronic shutter) |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60p | 7680 x 4320 (8K UHD): 30p |
| Codecs / sampling | N-RAW (12-bit), H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC | N-RAW (12 bit), Apple ProRes RAW HQ (12 bit), Apple ProRes 422 HQ (10 bit), H.265/HEVC (8/10 bit), H.264/AVC (8 bit); NEV, MOV, MP4 |
| Recording limit | —, not published | —, not published |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | 0.5-in. (1.27-cm), approx. 3690k-dot OLED | Approx. 3690k-dot OLED |
| EVF magnification | Approx. 0.8x | Approx. 0.8x |
| Rear screen | 3.2-in. (8-cm), approx. 2100k-dot vari-angle TFT touchscreen | 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 2100k-dot vertically and horizontally tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 134 × 100.5 × 72 mm | 149 × 149.5 × 90.5 mm |
| Weight (body) | 700 g | 1340 g |
| Weather sealing | Front, back, and top covers made from magnesium alloy delivering dust-and-drip-resistance | —, not published |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | Approx. 330 shots (viewfinder, energy saving off); approx. 350 shots (monitor, energy saving off); up to 380/390 with energy saving on | Approx. 700 shots (viewfinder) / 740 shots (monitor); CIPA, EN-EL18d, energy saving off (up to 740/770 with energy saving on) |
| Battery | EN-EL15c | EN-EL18d |
| Card slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Two slots: CFexpress (Type B) and XQD |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB Type-C (SuperSpeed USB) | Type C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac; Bluetooth 5.0 | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (2.4/5 GHz); Bluetooth Specification Version 5.0 |
| HDMI | Type D HDMI connector | Type A HDMI connector |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | $1,699.95 (body only) | $5,499.95 |
| Size, to scale | ||
Front view, drawn at the same scale from each maker's published W×H (mm). | ||
| Smallest bag that fits | ||
| Body + standard zoom | Think Tank Retrospective 4 V2.0 Fits with 24-120 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video | Tenba BYOB 10 DSLR Backpack Insert Fits with 24-120 f/4 · View at B&H |
Sources
“35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (full-frame/FX-format), effective pixels 24.5 million; mechanical shutter approx. 7.8 fps, electronic/extended approx. 15 fps; monitor 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 2100k-dot vari-angle TFT.”
“35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format); 45.7 million effective pixels; 493 focus points; 7680 x 4320 (8K UHD): 30p; 1.27-cm/0.5-in. approx. 3690k-dot OLED; Approx. 0.8x magnification”
Spec values are the manufacturers' published figures, compared factually — we don't rank cameras. Fit verdicts are planning estimates from published interior dimensions, not guarantees. See methodology.
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