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Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z9

Portability
62 Imaging
75 Features
88 Overall
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Nikon Z6 front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
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Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z9 Key Specs

Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Later Model is Nikon Z6 II
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
  • Revealed October 2021
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Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z9 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both are built by Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and Z9 (46MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The Z6 was released 4 years earlier than the Z9 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Z6 matches up versus the Z9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 Z6 Z9 
Display resolution2100k2089kSharper display (+11k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Nikon Z6

		

		

			
 Z9 Z6 
RevealedOctober 2021August 2018More modern by 38 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 Z6 Z9 
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 comes with physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Nikon Z9 has measurements of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Z6 vs the Z9.
Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z9 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 and Z9 is 62 and 51 respectively.
Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 and Z9.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon Z9 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Z6 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
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Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z6 Portrait photography advice
Nikon Z9 Portrait photography advice
85
 manual focus
 great  resolution (25MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
88
 focusing manually
 excellent MP (46 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 provides face detect focus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Nikon Z6 as a Street photography camera
 Nikon Z9 as a Street photography camera
78
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 offers focus by touch
 environment proofing
 good ISO range (51,200)
70
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 offers touch focus
 weather proofing
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 more heavy than competition (1,340g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon Z6
Sports photography with Nikon Z9
81
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great  resolution (25MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proofing
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 bad battery life (330 CIPA)
90
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent MP (46MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proofing
 great battery (740 shots)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z6 Travel photography highlights
Nikon Z9 Travel photography highlights
66
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 great  resolution (25MP)
 bad battery life (330 shots)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
65
 great battery (740 shots)
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 excellent MP (46 megapixels)
 more heavy than competition (1,340 grams)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon Z6
Landscape photography with Nikon Z9
81
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great  resolution (25MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 good ISO range (51,200)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proofing
 bad battery life (330 shots)
87
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent MP (46 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 great battery (740 shots)
 two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z6 Vlogging information
Nikon Z9 Vlogging information
36
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes microphone jack
 does not feature selfie friendly display
32
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focus
 high quality video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
 includes microphone socket
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competition (1,340 grams)
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Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 and Nikon Z9
 Nikon Z6Nikon Z9
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Z6 Nikon Z9
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-08-23 2021-10-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6048 x 4024 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max boosted ISO 204800 102400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format    
Min boosted ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 273 493
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Nikon Z
Available lenses 15 29
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 2,089k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 900 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, 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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video file 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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lbs) 1340 gr (2.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 3299 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 740 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL18d
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage XQD card Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Card slots One Two
Retail price $1,997 $5,500