Nikon |
Z9 |
|---|---|
| Announced: | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Sensor Resolution: | 46Mp |
| Sensor Type: | Full frame Stacked CMOS |
| ISO: | 64-25600 |
| Weight: | 1340g |
| Physical Dimensions: | 149 x 150 x 91 mm |
| Viewfinder: | Electronic |
| Screen Type: | 3.2" Tilting |
| Video Resolutions: | 7680x4320 |
Sony |
Alpha A7R V |
|---|---|
| Announced: | 26 Oct 2022 |
| Sensor Resolution: | 61Mp |
| Sensor Type: | Full frame BSI-CMOS |
| ISO: | 100-32000 |
| Weight: | 723g |
| Physical Dimensions: | 131 x 97 x 82 mm |
| Viewfinder: | Electronic |
| Screen Type: | 3.2" Fully articulated |
| Video Resolutions: | 7680x4320 |
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Portrait
Landscape
Sport
Street
Everyday
Nikon |
Z9 |
|---|---|
| Announced: | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Sensor Resolution: | 46Mp |
| Sensor Type: | Full frame Stacked CMOS |
| ISO: | 64-25600 |
| Weight: | 1340g |
| Physical Dimensions: | 149 x 150 x 91 mm |
| Viewfinder: | Electronic |
| Screen Type: | 3.2" Tilting |
| Video Resolutions: | 7680x4320 |
Sony |
Alpha A7R V |
|---|---|
| Announced: | 26 Oct 2022 |
| Sensor Resolution: | 61Mp |
| Sensor Type: | Full frame BSI-CMOS |
| ISO: | 100-32000 |
| Weight: | 723g |
| Physical Dimensions: | 131 x 97 x 82 mm |
| Viewfinder: | Electronic |
| Screen Type: | 3.2" Fully articulated |
| Video Resolutions: | 7680x4320 |
In case you are wondering which of these cameras you should buy, then this is the right place to find an answer. Here you will find listed all the main differences among Nikon Z9 and Sony Alpha A7R V, calculated by the CameraRace iCamRank algorithm.
But, as you may know, the technical performance is meaningless if applied to the wrong context. This is the reason why the iCamRank "weights" differently the camera technical features for each type of photography. Thus, below you'll find our suggestions, based on your preferred photography genre:
Nikon Z9 is better for sport photography; Sony Alpha A7R V is instead your choice if you shoot portrait, landscape or street photography or for everyday use.
Need further details? Below you will find a full comparison of all the technical specifications.
Stacked CMOS
Sensor Type
BSI-CMOS
Full frame
Sensor Size
Full frame
35.9 x 23.9 mm
Sensor Dimensions
35.8 x 23.8 mm
858.01 mm2
Sensor Area
852.04 mm2
46 Mp
Sensor Resolution
61 Mp
8256 x 5504
Max Image Resolution
9504 x 6336
25600
Max Native ISO
32000
64
Min Native ISO
100

RAW Support

Nikon Z
Lens Mount
Sony E
29
Number of Lenses
189
1
Focal Length Multiplier
1
Tilting
Screen Type
Fully articulated
3.2"
Screen Size
3.2"
2089Kdot
Screen Resolution
2360Kdot

Live View


Touch Screen

Electronic
Viewfinder
Electronic
3686000.0
Viewfinder Resolution
9440000.0
100
Viewfinder Coverage
100
0.8x
Viewfinder Magnification
0.9x
900s
Min Shutter Speed
30s
-
Max Shutter Speed
-
30fps
Continuous Shooting
fps

Shutter Priority


Aperture Priority


Manual Exposure Mode


Exposure Compensation


Custom White Balance


Image Stabilization


Built-in Flash

None
Flash Range
None
1/200s
Max Flash Sync
1/250s
Front-curtain sync Rear-curtain sync Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction with slow sync Slow sync Off
Flash Modes
Flash off Autoflash Fill-flash Slow Sync. Rear Sync. Red-eye reduction Wireless Hi-speed sync.

External Flash


AE Bracketing


WB Bracketing


Multi-Segment


Average


Spot


Partial


AF-Area


Center Weighted

dato non disponibile
DxO Overall Score
dato non disponibile
dato non disponibile
DxO Color Depth
dato non disponibile
dato non disponibile
DxO Dynamic Range
dato non disponibile
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DxO Low Light ISO
dato non disponibile

AF Touch


AF Continuous


AF Single


AF Tracking


AF Selective


AF Center


AF MultiArea


AF Live View


AF Face Detection


AF Contrast Detection


AF Phase Detection

493
Number of Focus Points
693
0
Number of Cross Focus Points
0
7680 x 4320 @ 30p MOV H.265 Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p MOV H.265 Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p MOV H.265 Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p MOV ProRes Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p MOV H.265 Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p MOV H.264 Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p MOV ProRes Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p MOV H.265 Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p MOV H.264 Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p MOV ProRes Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p MOV H.265 Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p MOV H.264 Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p MOV ProRes Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p MOV H.265 Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p MOV H.264 Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p MOV ProRes Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p MOV H.265 Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p MOV H.264 Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p MOV ProRes Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p MOV H.265 Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p MOV H.264 Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p MOV ProRes Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p MOV H.265 Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p MOV H.264 L
Video Resolutions
7680x4320 ( 25p 23.98)
7680x4320
Max Video Resolution
7680x4320
H.264 H.265
Video Formats
MPEG-4 XAVC S XAVC HS XAVC S-I H.264 H.265

Microphone Port


Headphone Port

Built-in
Wireless Connectivity
Built-in

HDMI

USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
USB
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)

Environmental Sealing


Water Proof


Dust Proof


Shock Proof


Crush Proof


Freeze Proof

1340g
Weight
723g
149 x 150 x 91 mm
Physical Dimensions
131 x 97 x 82 mm
740
Battery Life
600
Battery Pack
Battery Type
Battery Pack
EN-EL18d
Battery Model
NP-FZ100
Yes
Self Timer
Yes

Timelapse Recording


GPS

Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Storage Type
Dual SD CFexpress Type A slots
2
Storage Slots
2
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