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Nikon Z7 II vs Nikon Z9

Portability
61 Imaging
81 Features
92 Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51 Imaging
82 Features
90 Overall
85

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).

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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
89
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is great (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 offers face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
Photography Glossary
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
91
 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