Nikon Z9 vs Sony ILX-LR1
Nikon Z9 Black 2021
Sony ILX-LR1
What Buyers Say
Nikon Z9 Black 2021
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
Sony ILX-LR1
The Sony ILX-LR1 industrial camera has impressive specs like 4:2:2 10-bit video and a shared sensor with high-end mirrorless cameras, but it suffers from critical issues. Users report that it hangs during burst shooting, lacks RAW processing software, and doesn't record gyroscopic metadata. While it's praised as a unique tool for multi-camera and 3D scanning setups, its current limitations make it unsuitable for professional tasks.
Pros
- Impressive video specs (4:2:2 10-bit)
- Shared sensor with high-end mirrorless cameras
- Unique tool for multi-camera and 3D scanning
- Compatible with many FE mount lenses
- Can link image IDs with drone position data
Cons
- Hangs during burst shooting
- No RAW processing software available
- Does not record gyroscopic metadata
- Crops video slightly
- Not suitable for professional tasks yet
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon Z9 | Sony ILX-LR1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP | 60 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 493 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 | XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Micro-HDMI |
| 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
Sony ILX-LR1
- Strong video (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong sensor (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average build (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 18 of 33 specs.