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Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R V

Portability
51 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
84
Nikon Z9 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60 Imaging
84 Features
96 Overall
88

Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R V Key Specs

Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump 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 A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Released October 2022
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7R IV
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Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R V Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon Z9 versus Sony A7R V, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z9 (46MP) and A7R V (61MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The Z9 was launched 12 months prior to the A7R V and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z9 scores against the A7R V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Sony A7R V

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 A7R V Z9 
ReleasedOctober 2022October 2021More recent by 12 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2360k2089kSharper screen (+271k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z9 and Sony A7R V

		

		

			
 Z9 A7R V 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3.2"3.20"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z9 has external dimensions of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") and a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) while the Sony A7R V has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon Z9 versus Sony A7R V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z9 and the A7R V.
Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R V size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z9 and A7R V is 51 and 60 respectively.
Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z9 and A7R V.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony A7R V to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older Z9 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
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Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z9 Portrait photography info
Sony A7R V Portrait photography info
88
 you can focus manually
 MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
90
 focusing manually
 high sensor resolution (61MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z9 Street photography information
Sony A7R V Street photography information
70
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 boasts touch to focus
 weather proof
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 heavier than competitors in class (1,340 grams)
79
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 has touch to focus
 environment proofing
 very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon Z9
Sports photography with Sony A7R V
90
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 high frames per second (30.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count amazing (46MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 better than average battery life (740 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
92
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high sensor resolution (61MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery power (600 per charge)
 has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z9 Travel photography details
Sony A7R V Travel photography details
65
 better than average battery life (740 CIPA)
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 MP count amazing (46MP)
 heavier than competitors in class (1,340 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
80
 better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 has touch to focus
 high sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon Z9 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony A7R V as a Landscape photography camera
87
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count amazing (46MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proof
 better than average battery life (740 per charge)
 has double storage slots
89
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 decent sized screen (3.20 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 exports RAW files
 environment proofing
 better than average battery power (600 per charge)
 has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z9 Vlogging details
Sony A7R V Vlogging details
32
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection autofocus
 video res high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
 includes external mic port
 display isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than competitors in class (1,340g)
80
 screen is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection focusing
 high quality video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
 has external microphone port
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Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z9 and Sony A7R V
 Nikon Z9Sony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z9 Sony Alpha A7R V
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2021-10-28 2022-10-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 9504 x 6336
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 102800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support    
Minimum boosted ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 493 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Sony E
Number of lenses 29 187
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3.20 inch
Resolution of screen 2,089k dot 2,360k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dot 9,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.9x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt 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 Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/250 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 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Maximum video resolution 7680x4320 7680x4320
Video format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 1340g (2.95 lb) 723g (1.59 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
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 740 photographs 600 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL18d NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media Dual CFexpress Type B slots Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Two Two
Launch pricing $5,500 $3,900