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Nikon Z9 vs Nikon Zf
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 Zf's 0.5-in., approx. 3690k-dot OLED.
- Resolution (MP): the Z9 leads at 45.7 million (effective) vs the Zf'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 Zf's Approx. 14 fps (extended); up to 30 fps with Pre-Release Capture (C30).
 Z9 Nikon Z |  Zf Nikon Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | 35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format) | 35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame/FX-format |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Released | —, not published | 2023 |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | Stacked CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format) | 35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame/FX-format |
| Resolution (MP) | 45.7 million (effective) | 24.5 |
| In-body stabilisation | 5-axis image sensor shift; up to 6.0 stops (with compatible lenses) | 8.0 stops |
| ISO range | ISO 64-25600 (expandable to ISO 32 and ISO 102400 equivalents) | ISO 100 (expandable to Lo 1/Hi 2, 50-204800 equivalent) |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist |
| Subject detection | 493 focus points; deep-learning subject detection (people, animals, vehicles) with eye detection | 273 focus points (single-point, FX); detection range -10 to +19 EV |
| Burst — mechanical | none (electronic shutter only) | Approx. 7.8 fps |
| Burst — electronic | Up to approx. 120 fps (high-speed frame capture, C120); standard continuous approx. 20-30 fps (electronic shutter) | Approx. 14 fps (extended); up to 30 fps with Pre-Release Capture (C30) |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 7680 x 4320 (8K UHD): 30p | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60p |
| Codecs / sampling | 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 | H.265/HEVC (8/10-bit), H.264/AVC (8-bit) |
| Recording limit | —, not published | —, not published |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | Approx. 3690k-dot OLED | 0.5-in., approx. 3690k-dot OLED |
| EVF magnification | Approx. 0.8x | Approx. 0.8x |
| Rear screen | 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 2100k-dot vertically and horizontally tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD | 3.2-in., approx. 2100k-dot vari-angle TFT touchscreen |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 149 × 149.5 × 90.5 mm | 144 × 103 × 49 mm |
| Weight (body) | 1340 g | 710 g |
| Weather sealing | —, not published | High dust- and drip-resistance with sealing on exterior cover joints, shutter-release button and vari-angle mechanism; electro-conductive coat and fluorine coat; not guaranteed in all situations |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | Approx. 700 shots (viewfinder) / 740 shots (monitor); CIPA, EN-EL18d, energy saving off (up to 740/770 with energy saving on) | Approx. 360 shots (viewfinder, energy saving off); approx. 380 shots (monitor, energy saving off); up to 410/430 with energy saving on |
| Battery | EN-EL18d | EN-EL15c |
| Card slots | Two slots: CFexpress (Type B) and XQD | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Type C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB) | USB Type-C (SuperSpeed USB) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (2.4/5 GHz); Bluetooth Specification Version 5.0 | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac; Bluetooth 5.0 |
| HDMI | Type A HDMI connector | Type D HDMI connector |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | $5,499.95 | $1,999.95 (body only) |
| 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 | Tenba BYOB 10 DSLR Backpack Insert Fits with 24-120 f/4 · View at B&H | Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 25 V2 Fits with 24-120 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video |
Sources
“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”
“35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (full-frame/FX-format) with 24.5 million effective pixels; mechanical shutter 7.8 fps maximum, extended electronic 14 fps; 0.5-inch OLED viewfinder approximately 3.69 megadots, 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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