Nikon
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,899
Last updated May 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
45.7 MP
Sensor
Full Frame
ISO max
25,600
Burst
120 fps
4K
120 fps
IBIS
6-stop
Weight
1340 g
Battery
740 shots
Sensor size
Nikon Z9
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Nikon Z mount
40
First-party
50
Third-party
90+
Total available
Mount introduced 2018
Body size
Nikon Z9
149 × 150 × 91 mm
1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz)
149 × 150 × 91 mm · 1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz)
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Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Excellent- · 45.7MP — excellent for large prints and crops
- · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation
Sports & Action
Excellent- · 120fps burst — pro-level action capture
- · 493 AF points — good coverage
Video & Hybrid
Excellent- · 8K recording for future-proof footage
- · 4K 120p slow-motion
Landscape
Excellent- · 45.7MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36"
- · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
Travel
Fair- · 740 shots/charge — all-day shooting
- · Weather sealed for varied conditions
Wildlife
Fair- · 120fps burst captures fleeting moments
- · Weather sealed for field conditions
Vlogging
Fair- · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
- · IBIS reduces handheld shake
Pros
- ✓ 45MP stacked
- ✓ 8K 60p internal
- ✓ 120fps stills
- ✓ Pro build
Cons
- – Heavy body
- – Expensive
- – Large files
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Nikon Z9