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Nikon Z9 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
51
Imaging
81
Features
90
Overall
84
Nikon Z9 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
67
Features
89
Overall
75

Nikon Z9 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Revealed October 2021
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Launched March 2023
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Nikon Z9 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon Z9 and Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Z9 (46MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The Z9 was announced 17 months earlier than the ZV-E1 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Z9 grades against the ZV-E1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Sony ZV-E1

 Z9 ZV-E1 
Display dimensions3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1037kSharper display (+1052k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Nikon Z9

 ZV-E1 Z9 
LaunchedMarch 2023October 2021Newer by 17 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z9 and Sony ZV-E1

 Z9 ZV-E1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z9 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z9 has got outside dimensions of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E1 has measurements of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z9 and Sony ZV-E1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Z9 versus the ZV-E1.

Nikon Z9 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z9 and ZV-E1 is 51 and 80 respectively.

Nikon Z9 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z9 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z9 and ZV-E1.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon Z9 to provide greater detail with its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Z9 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z9 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z9 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z9 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z9 Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography highlights
88
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
72
manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z9
Street photography with Sony ZV-E1
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than average (1,340 grams)
84
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment proof
lighter than competition (483g)
good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z9 Sports photography info
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography info
90
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (740 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
72
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery power (570 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
max shutter speed is low