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Nikon Z9 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
51 Imaging
82 Features
90 Overall
85
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
89
 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
91
 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 (1/ seconds)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon Z9
Travel photography with Sony ZV-E1
65
 better than average battery life (740 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 supports touch to focus
 fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
 more heavy than average (1,340g)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
79
 great battery power (570 CIPA)
 lighter than competition (483 grams)
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 features touch to focus
 screen is selfie friendly
 low resolution (12MP)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-E1 Landscape photography highlights
87
 manual focus
 change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.2")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic megapixels (46MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 weather sealing
 better than average battery life (740 CIPA)
 has double storage slots
79
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 good sized screen (3.00 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 good ISO range (102,400)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proof
 great battery power (570 CIPA)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z9 Vlogging highlights
Sony ZV-E1 Vlogging highlights
32
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focusing
 good video quality (7680 x 4320 pxls)
 comes with microphone port
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than average (1,340g)
85
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high video quality (3840 x 1920 resolution)
 comes with microphone jack
 lighter than competition (483g)
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Nikon Z9 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z9 and Sony ZV-E1
 Nikon Z9Sony ZV-E1
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z9 Sony ZV-E1
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-10-28 2023-03-29
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 25600 102400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 409600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data    
Minimum boosted ISO 32 40
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 493 759
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Sony E
Available lenses 29 195
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 2,089 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900 secs 30 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt 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
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/200 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 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 7680x4320 3840x1920
Video file format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) 483 grams (1.06 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 740 photos 570 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL18d NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording   With downloadable app
Storage media Dual CFexpress Type B slots SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Dual One
Retail cost $5,500 $2,198