Nikon Z9 vs Nikon Zf
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Nikon Z9: 2022 ; Nikon Zf: 2023
- Weight: Nikon Z9: 1340 g ; Nikon Zf: 710 g
- Sensor resolution: Nikon Z9: 8280 x 5520 ; Nikon Zf: 6062 x 4041
- Effective megapixels: Nikon Z9: 45.7 ; Nikon Zf: 24.5
- AF phase-detection points: Nikon Z9: 493 ; Nikon Zf: 273
- Max burst speed: Nikon Z9: 20 fps (RAW); 30 fps in C30 JPEG mode ; Nikon Zf: 14 fps (extended high speed)
- Max. video mode: Nikon Z9: 8K 30p (7680 x 4320); 4K 120p ; Nikon Zf: 4K 60p (3840 x 2160)
- Battery: Nikon Z9: EN-EL18d rechargeable Li-ion battery ; Nikon Zf: EN-EL15c Lithium-Ion battery
- CIPA rated shots (EVF): Nikon Z9: 740 shots (power saving on) ; Nikon Zf: 410 shots (power saving on)
- CIPA rated shots (LCD): Nikon Z9: 770 shots (power saving on) ; Nikon Zf: 430 shots (power saving on)
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Nikon Z9 (45.7).
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 Z9 | Nikon Zf |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model | Z9 | Zf |
| Year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 149 x 149.5 x 90.5 mm | 144 x 103 x 49 mm |
| Weight | 1340 g | 710 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 35.9 x 23.9 mm | 35.9 x 23.9 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 8280 x 5520 | 6062 x 4041 |
| Crop factor | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Total megapixels | 52.37 | 25.28 |
| Effective megapixels | 45.7 | 24.5 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 6048 x 4032 |
| ISO | Auto, 64-25600 (extends to 32-102400) | Auto, 100-64000 (extends to 50-204800) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 900 sec | 900 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/32000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Average, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Autofocus & Drive | ||
| Autofocus type | Hybrid AF (phase + contrast detection) | Hybrid AF (phase + contrast detection) |
| AF phase-detection points | 493 | 273 |
| Max burst speed | 20 fps (RAW); 30 fps in C30 JPEG mode | 14 fps (extended high speed) |
| Stabilization | ||
| In-body stabilization (IBIS) | Yes, 5-axis sensor shift | Yes, 5-axis sensor shift |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 8K 30p (7680 x 4320); 4K 120p | 4K 60p (3840 x 2160) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Screen resolution | 2,100,000 dots | 2,100,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | CFexpress Type B / XQD | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II), microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC (UHS-I) |
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | EN-EL18d rechargeable Li-ion battery | EN-EL15c Lithium-Ion battery |
| CIPA rated shots (EVF) | 740 shots (power saving on) | 410 shots (power saving on) |
| CIPA rated shots (LCD) | 770 shots (power saving on) | 430 shots (power saving on) |