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Nikon Z7 II vs Nikon Z9

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51
Imaging
81
Features
90
Overall
84

Nikon Z7 II vs Nikon Z9 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z7
Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Announced October 2021
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Nikon Z7 II vs Nikon Z9 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon Z7 II versus Nikon Z9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. The image resolution of the Z7 II (46MP) and the Z9 (46MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

Photography Glossary

The Z7 II was brought out 12 months before the Z9 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Z7 II scores versus the Z9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Nikon Z9

 Z7 II Z9 
Display resolution2100k2089kCrisper display (+11k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Nikon Z7 II

 Z9 Z7 II 
AnnouncedOctober 2021October 2020More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Nikon Z9

 Z7 II Z9 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3.2"3.2"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II offers exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Nikon Z7 II versus Nikon Z9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Z7 II compared to the Z9.

Nikon Z7 II vs Nikon Z9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and Z9 is 61 and 51 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and Z9.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged Z7 II will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Nikon Z9 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography info
Nikon Z9 Portrait photography info
88
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
88
has manual focus
sensor resolution is great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Nikon Z9
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competitors (1,340g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z9 as a Sports photography camera
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
90
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high fps (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery (740 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Nikon Z9
72
weather proof
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count excellent (46 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
better than average battery (740 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is great (46MP)
more heavy than competitors (1,340g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z9 as a Landscape photography camera
88
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
87
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery (740 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z9 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
32
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
does have external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors (1,340 grams)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Nikon Z9
 Nikon Z7 Mark IINikon Z9
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Nikon Z9
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-14 2021-10-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 46 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 102400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 32 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 493 493
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Nikon Z
Number of lenses 15 29
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2" 3.2"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 2,089 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 pounds) 1340 grams (2.95 pounds)
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photos 740 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL18d
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Storage slots Dual Dual
Launch price $2,997 $5,500