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Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
51 Imaging
82 Features
90 Overall
85
Nikon Z9 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69 Imaging
71 Features
84 Overall
76

Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

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
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Announced November 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7
  • New Model is Sony A7 III
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Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7 II Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon Z9 and Sony A7 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Z9 (46MP) and A7 II (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The Z9 was manufactured 7 years later than the A7 II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z9 grades vs the A7 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Sony A7 II

		

		

			
 Z9 A7 II 
AnnouncedOctober 2021November 2014More recent by 85 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1230kClearer display (+859k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
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Common features in the Nikon Z9 and Sony A7 II

		

		

			
 Z9 A7 II 
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z9 provides physical dimensions of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") having a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z9 and Sony A7 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Z9 compared to the A7 II.
Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7 II size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z9 and A7 II is 51 and 69 respectively.
Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z9 and A7 II.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon Z9 to render greater detail due to its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z9 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon Z9 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A7 II as a Portrait photography camera
89
 focusing manually
 megapixel count great (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 has face detection focus
 supports RAW files
82
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 offers face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z9 Street photography features
Sony A7 II Street photography features
70
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 boasts touch to focus
 weather proof
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 more heavy than others (1,340g)
80
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 weather proofing
 good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z9 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7 II Sports photography highlights
91
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 max frames per second high (30.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count great (46MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 good battery pack (740 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
74
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 sensor has phase detect AF
 max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
 low battery power (350 shots)
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Nikon Z9 Travel photography details
Sony A7 II Travel photography details
65
 good battery pack (740 CIPA)
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 megapixel count great (46MP)
 more heavy than others (1,340 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
61
 weather proofing
 good megapixels (24MP)
 low battery power (350 shots)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon Z9 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony A7 II as a Landscape photography camera
87
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.2")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count great (46MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 weather proof
 good battery pack (740 CIPA)
 two card slots
80
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 weather proofing
 low battery power (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z9 Vlogging info
Sony A7 II Vlogging info
32
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection focus
 high video quality (7680 x 4320 pxls)
 includes external microphone socket
 display isn't selfie friendly
 more heavy than others (1,340g)
36
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 includes external mic jack
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z9 and Sony A7 II
 Nikon Z9Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z9 Sony Alpha A7 II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2021-10-28 2014-11-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 51200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data    
Minimum boosted ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 493 117
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Sony E
Amount of lenses 29 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,089 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 7680x4320 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 1340g (2.95 pounds) 599g (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2449
Other
Battery life 740 pictures 350 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL18d NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature   With downloadable app
Storage media Dual CFexpress Type B slots SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 Single
Retail price $5,500 $1,456