Nikon Z9 vs Sony ZV-E1
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Nikon Z9 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Nikon Z9 vs Sony ZV-E1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z9 & Sony ZV-E1. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z9 Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Sony ZV-E1
Z9 | ZV-E1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3.00" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2089k | 1037k | Sharper display (+1052k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Nikon Z9
ZV-E1 | Z9 | |||
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Launched | March 2023 | October 2021 | Newer by 17 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z9 and Sony ZV-E1
Z9 | ZV-E1 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.