Nikon Z7 II vs Nikon Z9

Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.

Key differences

Year: Nikon Z7 II: 2020 ; Nikon Z9: 2022
Weight: Nikon Z7 II: 615 g ; Nikon Z9: 1340 g
Max burst speed: Nikon Z7 II: 10 fps (extended high speed; 9 fps with 14-bit RAW) ; Nikon Z9: 20 fps (RAW); 30 fps in C30 JPEG mode
Max. video mode: Nikon Z7 II: 4K 60p (3840 x 2160) ; Nikon Z9: 8K 30p (7680 x 4320); 4K 120p
Battery: Nikon Z7 II: EN-EL15c Li-ion battery ; Nikon Z9: EN-EL18d rechargeable Li-ion battery
CIPA rated shots (EVF): Nikon Z7 II: 380 shots (power saving on) ; Nikon Z9: 740 shots (power saving on)
CIPA rated shots (LCD): Nikon Z7 II: 440 shots (power saving on) ; Nikon Z9: 770 shots (power saving on)

Action at a higher burst rate: Nikon Z9 (20 fps (RAW); 30 fps in C30 JPEG mode).

Longer battery life using the viewfinder (CIPA): Nikon Z9 (740 shots (power saving on)).

Longer battery life using the screen (CIPA): Nikon Z9 (770 shots (power saving on)).

Specification	Nikon Z7 II	Nikon Z9
General
Model	Z7 II	Z9
Year	2020	2022
Body
Dimensions	134 x 100.5 x 69.5 mm	149 x 149.5 x 90.5 mm
Weight	615 g	1340 g
Sensor
Total megapixels	46.89	52.37
Exposure & Shutter
Max. shutter speed	1/8000 sec	1/32000 sec
White balance presets	12.0	9.0
Autofocus & Drive
Max burst speed	10 fps (extended high speed; 9 fps with 14-bit RAW)	20 fps (RAW); 30 fps in C30 JPEG mode
Video
Max. video mode	4K 60p (3840 x 2160)	8K 30p (7680 x 4320); 4K 120p
Storage & Connectivity
Storage types	SD/SDHC/SDXC, CFexpress Type B / XQD	CFexpress Type B / XQD
Power
Battery	EN-EL15c Li-ion battery	EN-EL18d rechargeable Li-ion battery
CIPA rated shots (EVF)	380 shots (power saving on)	740 shots (power saving on)
CIPA rated shots (LCD)	440 shots (power saving on)	770 shots (power saving on)
Lens & Focus
Digital zoom	Yes	—