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Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R VI

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The Z9 wins 1 of 6 scored specs (battery (cipa)); the A7R VI wins 5 (resolution, stabilization, weight). The A7R VI is $299 cheaper.

1 WINSBuy it if you want: battery (cipa).
5 WINSBuy it if you want: resolution, stabilization, weight.
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Size, to scale

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TOP (WIDTH × DEPTH), LENS FACING DOWN

Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Nikon Z9149 × 149.5 × 90.5 mm · 1340 g
  • Sony A7R VI132.7 × 96.9 × 82.9 mm · 713 g

Where they differ

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Z9A7R VI
PRICE & SCORE
Price$4,797$4,498BEST
CameraFits score9.39.8BEST
PHOTO
Resolution45.7 MP66.8 MPBEST
StabilizationIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.6 stops8.5 stopsBEST
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.Electronic only, 1/320001/8000 mech · 1/8000 elec
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).People, animals, birds, vehicles, aircraft, trains · down to −9 EVPeople, animals, birds, insects, vehicles, aircraft, trains · down to −6 EV
VIDEO
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.14.5 ms · 8K full width, CineD13.5 ms · 8K full width, CineD
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.N-LogS-Log3
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.Internal N-RAW + ProRes RAWRAW over HDMI
Cooling fanA built-in fan lets the camera record for long stretches without overheating.No—
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.740 shotsBEST710 shots
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.1340 g713 gBEST
ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder resolution and magnification. More dots and a bigger magnification give a sharper, larger view.3.69M-dot, 0.8×9.44M-dot, 0.9×
Card slotsTwo slots let you record a backup copy at the same time, which matters for paid work like weddings.2x CFexpress B2x CFexpress A/SD UHS-II
SYSTEM
MountWhich lenses fit natively. Other lenses may work through an adapter.Nikon ZSony E
Native lenses50+200+

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