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Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R

Portability
51 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
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Nikon Z9 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78 Imaging
74 Features
76 Overall
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Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Released October 2021
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R II
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Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon Z9 versus Sony A7R, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Z9 (46MP) and A7R (36MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The Z9 was unveiled 7 years later than the A7R and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z9 matches up versus the A7R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Sony A7R

		

		

			
 Z9 A7R 
RevealedOctober 2021February 2014More recent by 94 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2089k1230kSharper screen (+859k dot)
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
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Common features in the Nikon Z9 and Sony A7R

		

		

			
 Z9 A7R 
Focus manually  More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z9 provides exterior dimensions of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") and a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) and the Sony A7R has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon Z9 versus Sony A7R in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Z9 versus the A7R.
Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z9 and A7R is 51 and 78 respectively.
Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z9 and A7R.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon Z9 to render greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Z9 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
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Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z9 Portrait photography factors
Sony A7R Portrait photography factors
88
 manual focus
 amazing MP (46 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 provides face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
84
 has manual focus
 excellent megapixels (36 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Nikon Z9 as a Street photography camera
 Sony A7R as a Street photography camera
70
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 supports focus via touch
 weather proof
 good ISO range (25,600)
 more heavy than competition in class (1,340 grams)
80
 has a tilting screen
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proof
 lighter than others in class (465 grams)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon Z9 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony A7R as a Sports photography camera
90
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing MP (46MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 great battery (740 shots)
 supports phase detect autofocus
62
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 excellent megapixels (36 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 environment proof
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
 does not have image stabilization
 not so great battery pack (340 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z9 Travel photography details
Sony A7R Travel photography details
65
 great battery (740 CIPA)
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 amazing MP (46MP)
 more heavy than competition in class (1,340g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
70
 lighter than others in class (465g)
 environment proof
 excellent megapixels (36MP)
 not so great battery pack (340 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography features
Sony A7R Landscape photography features
87
 manual focus
 change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is decent (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing MP (46 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 weather proof
 great battery (740 per charge)
 has dual storage slots
78
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 excellent megapixels (36 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 good high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proof
 does not have image stabilization
 not so great battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon Z9 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony A7R as a Vlogging camera
32
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection autofocus
 video res high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
 comes with external microphone jack
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition in class (1,340g)
36
 supports face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 includes microphone jack
 lighter than others in class (465 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
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Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z9 and Sony A7R
 Nikon Z9Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z9 Sony Alpha A7R
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2021-10-28 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 36MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format    
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 493 25
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Sony E
Available lenses 29 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,089k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 900 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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)
Maximum video resolution 7680x4320 1920x1080
Video format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 1340g (2.95 lb) 465g (1.03 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 2746
Other
Battery life 740 images 340 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL18d NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording   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
Cost at release $5,500 $1,898