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Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
51 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
84
Nikon Z9 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63 Imaging
78 Features
93 Overall
84

Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R III 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
  • Released October 2021
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Launched October 2017
  • Old Model is Sony A7R II
  • Replacement is Sony A7R IV
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Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R III Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z9 (46MP) and the A7R III (42MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The Z9 was revealed 4 years after the A7R III which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z9 grades versus the A7R III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Sony A7R III

		

		

			
 Z9 A7R III 
LaunchedOctober 2021October 2017More modern by 49 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1440kCrisper display (+649k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 A7R III Z9 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z9 and Sony A7R III

		

		

			
 Z9 A7R III 
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z9 comes with exterior measurements 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 A7R III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).
Look at the Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z9 against the A7R III.
Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R III size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z9 and A7R III is 51 and 63 respectively.
Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z9 and A7R III.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon Z9 to provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z9 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
	
			Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z9 Portrait photography factors
Sony A7R III Portrait photography factors
88
 you can focus manually
 excellent  resolution (46 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
86
 focusing manually
 amazing megapixels (42MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 provides face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z9 Street photography features
Sony A7R III Street photography features
70
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 offers touch focus
 weather sealing
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 heavier than average (1,340 grams)
79
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 has touch focus
 environment proofing
 good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon Z9
Sports photography with Sony A7R III
90
 quiet mode (1/32,000s)
 high frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent  resolution (46MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 good battery life (740 shots)
 sensor has phase detect AF
89
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing megapixels (42MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery life (650 shots)
 has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z9 Travel photography information
Sony A7R III Travel photography information
65
 good battery life (740 per charge)
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 excellent  resolution (46 megapixels)
 heavier than average (1,340g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
74
 better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 has touch focus
 amazing megapixels (42MP)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography details
Sony A7R III Landscape photography details
87
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent  resolution (46MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 weather sealing
 good battery life (740 shots)
 two card slots
87
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing megapixels (42MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 good high ISO (32,000)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proofing
 better than average battery life (650 per charge)
 has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon Z9
Vlogging with Sony A7R III
32
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focusing
 video res high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
 includes external mic socket
 display isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than average (1,340 grams)
37
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection focus
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has external microphone jack
 does not contain selfie friendly display
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Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z9 and Sony A7R III
 Nikon Z9Sony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z9 Sony Alpha A7R III
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2021-10-28 2017-10-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type Stacked CMOS BSI-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 42MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format    
Min enhanced ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 493 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Sony E
Number of lenses 29 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,089k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dot 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 10.0fps
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 modes Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 7680x4320 3840x2160
Video format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 1340 grams (2.95 pounds) 657 grams (1.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3523
Other
Battery life 740 shots 650 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL18d NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Dual CFexpress Type B slots Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Storage slots 2 2
Pricing at release $5,500 $2,800