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Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z9

Portability
62 Imaging
76 Features
86 Overall
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Nikon Z5 front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
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Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z9 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched July 2020
Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Released October 2021
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Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z9 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon Z5 and Nikon Z9, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are created by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and Z9 (46MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

Photography Glossary

The Z5 was revealed 15 months before the Z9 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z5 scores against the Z9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Nikon Z5

		

		

			
 Z9 Z5 
ReleasedOctober 2021July 2020More modern by 15 months
Display resolution2089k1040kSharper display (+1049k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 Z5 Z9 
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 comes with external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z9 has proportions of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") and a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).
Check the Nikon Z5 and Nikon Z9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z5 against the Z9.
Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z9 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and Z9 is 62 and 51 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and Z9.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon Z9 to give you extra detail because of its extra 22MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Z5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography advice
Nikon Z9 Portrait photography advice
85
 manual focus
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
88
 you can focus manually
 resolution is excellent (46 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z5 Street photography information
Nikon Z9 Street photography information
74
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 supports touch focus
 environment sealing
 good ISO range (51,200)
 heavier than competition (675 grams)
70
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 provides focus via touch
 environment proof
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 more heavy than others (1,340g)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z5 Sports photography highlights
Nikon Z9 Sports photography highlights
82
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 environment sealing
 great battery pack (470 per charge)
 supports phase detect autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (4.5 frames per second)
90
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is excellent (46 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proof
 better than average battery life (740 shots)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon Z5
Travel photography with Nikon Z9
68
 great battery pack (470 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 MP count decent (24MP)
 heavier than competition (675g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
65
 better than average battery life (740 per charge)
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 provides focus via touch
 resolution is excellent (46 megapixels)
 more heavy than others (1,340g)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z5 Landscape photography information
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography information
86
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 good ISO range (51,200)
 supports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 great battery pack (470 per charge)
 has dual storage slots
87
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen is a good size (3.2")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is excellent (46 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proof
 better than average battery life (740 shots)
 two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon Z9 as a Vlogging camera
34
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with mic jack
 screen is not selfie friendly
 heavier than competition (675 grams)
32
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high quality video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
 does have microphone socket
 display is not selfie friendly
 more heavy than others (1,340 grams)
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Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Nikon Z9
 Nikon Z5Nikon Z9
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Z5 Nikon Z9
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-07-20 2021-10-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6016 x 4016 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 273 493
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Nikon Z
Available lenses 15 29
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 2,089 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.5fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, H.265
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lb) 1340 grams (2.95 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photographs 740 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c EN-EL18d
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Card slots Dual Dual
Pricing at release $1,399 $5,500