Z CAM E2-S6G vs Nikon Z9

Z CAM E2-S6G

Z CAM E2-S6G

Z CAM
46 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Z9 Black 2021

Nikon Z9 Black 2021

Nikon
98 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Z CAM E2-S6G

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Nikon Z9 Black 2021

93 out of 100 high confidence 53 reviews

The Nikon Z9 is widely praised as a flagship mirrorless camera that delivers outstanding image quality, blazing-fast autofocus, and robust build quality. Enthusiasts and professionals alike appreciate its continuous firmware updates, which have added valuable features and refined performance. While some users note its substantial weight and learning curve, the overwhelming consensus is that it is one of the best cameras available, offering exceptional versatility and reliability.

Pros
  • Excellent autofocus speed and accuracy
  • Superb image quality and color
  • Robust build and weather sealing
  • Long battery life
  • Continuous firmware updates
Cons
  • Heavy and bulky body
  • Steep learning curve
  • High price point
  • Requires new Z-mount lenses for full benefit
👍 Autofocus performance 9
👍 Build quality 7
👍 Image quality 8
👍 Firmware updates 5
👍 Battery life 4
👎 Weight and size 4

Scores

Wedding Events
Z CAM
40
Nikon
95
Video
Z CAM
52
Nikon
95
Sports Wildlife
Z CAM
43
Nikon
91
Photography
Z CAM
34
Nikon
91
Product Photography
Z CAM
38
Nikon
89
Youtube
Z CAM
43
Nikon
88
Beginner
Z CAM
44
Nikon
86
Travel
Z CAM
30
Nikon
82
Streaming
Z CAM
50
Nikon
78
Vlogging
Z CAM
24
Nikon
74

Specifications

Z CAM E2-S6GNikon Z9
Sensor
TypeCMOSStacked CMOS
Sizesuper-35full-frame
Megapixels—45.70000076293945 MP★
ISO Range—64★
Processor—EXPEED 7
Autofocus
AF PointsNo data
493
AF Type—Phase Detection: 493
Eye AF—✓★
Animal AF—✓★
Subject Detection—✓★
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)70 fps★30 fps
Burst (Electronic)—120 fps★
Max Shutter1/80001/32000
Electronic Shutter✓✓
Video
Max Resolution6K8K★
4K FPS56 fps120 fps★
1080p FPS70 fps100 fps★
10-bit✓✓
Log Profile✓✓
RAW Video✓✓
CodecH.264, H.265, Z RAWProRes 422 HQ, H.265
Display & EVF
Screen Size1.3"3.2"★
Touchscreen✗✓★
Articulating✗✓★
EVF Resolution—3.7M dots★
Build
Weather Sealed—✓★
Weight1.09 kg★1.16 kg
Battery Life—700 shots★
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✓✓
Bluetooth✗✓★
USBUSB-CUSB-C
HDMIHDMI 2.0HDMI Output
Hot Shoe✗✓★

Pros & Cons

Z CAM E2-S6G

  • Strong burst (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong video (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong build (76th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average display (30th percentile)
  • Below average sensor (33rd percentile)

Nikon Z9 Black 2021

  • Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon Z9

Scores 98 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 18 of 33 specs.

Nikon Z9 Better at:

VideoTravelYoutubeBeginnerVloggingStreamingPhotographyWedding EventsSports WildlifeProduct Photography