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Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z9

Portability
62 Imaging
79 Features
89 Overall
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Nikon Z7 front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51 Imaging
82 Features
90 Overall
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Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z9 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Refreshed by Nikon Z7 II
Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Introduced October 2021
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Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z9 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon Z7 and Nikon Z9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both are sold by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z7 (46MP) and the Z9 (46MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The Z7 was announced 4 years before the Z9 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z7 scores against the Z9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 Z7 Z9 
Screen resolution2100k2089kSharper screen (+11k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Nikon Z7

		

		

			
 Z9 Z7 
IntroducedOctober 2021August 2018More recent by 38 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 Z7 Z9 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3.2"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 enjoys external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 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).
Compare the Nikon Z7 and Nikon Z9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z7 compared to the Z9.
Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z9 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and Z9 is 62 and 51 respectively.
Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 and Z9.
Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you need to consider the launch date  of the cameras into account. The older Z7 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z7 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon Z9 Portrait photography highlights
87
 manual focus
 excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 features face detect focus
 supports RAW files
89
 manual focus
 high megapixels (46MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 offers face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon Z7
Street photography with Nikon Z9
79
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 comes with focus via touch
 weather sealing
 above average ISO range (25,600)
70
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 boasts focus via touch
 environment proof
 good high ISO (25,600)
 more heavy than competitors (1,340 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
 Nikon Z9 as a Sports photography camera
83
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 weather sealing
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 low battery pack (330 CIPA)
91
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 high frames per second (30.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high megapixels (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proof
 better than average battery pack (740 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z7 Travel photography features
Nikon Z9 Travel photography features
67
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 excellent megapixels (46MP)
 low battery pack (330 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
65
 better than average battery pack (740 CIPA)
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 high megapixels (46MP)
 more heavy than competitors (1,340g)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z7 Landscape photography information
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography information
83
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent megapixels (46MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 weather sealing
 low battery pack (330 shots)
87
 manual focus
 change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high megapixels (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 environment proof
 better than average battery pack (740 shots)
 has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon Z7 as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon Z9 as a Vlogging camera
36
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have microphone socket
 display isn't selfie friendly
32
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high res video (7680 x 4320 pixels)
 includes microphone jack
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than competitors (1,340g)
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Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Nikon Z9
 Nikon Z7Nikon Z9
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Z7 Nikon Z9
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2018-08-23 2021-10-28
Body design 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 46MP 46MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures    
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 493 493
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Nikon Z
Available lenses 15 29
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 2,089k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 900s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s -
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
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    
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, H.265
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 675 gr (1.49 pounds) 1340 gr (2.95 pounds)
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 Overall score 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2668 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 740 shots
Battery format 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
Storage slots One Dual
Launch cost $2,797 $5,500