Nikon Z9 vs Canon EOS R E8CNEOSR1001845

Nikon Z9 Black 2021

Nikon Z9 Black 2021

Nikon
98 Overall Score
vs
Canon EOS R E8CNEOSR1001845

Canon EOS R E8CNEOSR1001845

Canon
47 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

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

Canon EOS R E8CNEOSR1001845

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Scores

Wedding Events
Nikon
95
Canon
45
Video
Nikon
95
Canon
43
Sports Wildlife
Nikon
91
Canon
48
Photography
Nikon
91
Canon
58
Product Photography
Nikon
89
Canon
53
Youtube
Nikon
88
Canon
34
Beginner
Nikon
86
Canon
61
Travel
Nikon
82
Canon
35
Streaming
Nikon
78
Canon
40
Vlogging
Nikon
74
Canon
32

Specifications

Nikon Z9Canon EOS R E8CNEOSR1001845
Sensor
TypeStacked CMOSCMOS
Sizefull-frameaps-c
Megapixels45.70000076293945 MP★24.100000381469727 MP
ISO Range64★100
ProcessorEXPEED 7DIGIC 8
Autofocus
AF Points
493
No data
AF TypePhase Detection: 493—
Eye AF✓✓
Animal AF✓★—
Subject Detection✓★—
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)30 fps★6.5 fps
Burst (Electronic)120 fps★—
Max Shutter1/32000—
Electronic Shutter✓★—
Video
Max Resolution8K★4K
4K FPS120 fps★24 fps
1080p FPS100 fps★60 fps
10-bit✓★—
Log Profile✓★—
RAW Video✓★—
CodecProRes 422 HQ, H.265—
Display & EVF
Screen Size3.2"★—
Touchscreen✓★—
Articulating✓★—
EVF Resolution3.7M dots★2.4M dots
Build
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight1.16 kg0.49 kg★
Battery Life700 shots★—
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✓★—
Bluetooth✓★—
USBUSB-C★—
HDMIHDMI Output—
Hot Shoe✓★—

Pros & Cons

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

Canon EOS R E8CNEOSR1001845

  • Strong sensor (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong evf (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong af (76th percentile)
  • Below average connectivity (17th percentile)17th %ile
  • Below average build (23rd percentile)
  • Below average display (30th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon Z9

Scores 98 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 24 of 33 specs.

Nikon Z9 Better at:

VideoTravelYoutubeBeginnerVloggingStreamingPhotographyWedding EventsSports WildlifeProduct Photography