DJI
Pocket 2
Tiny 3-axis gimbal camera with 1/1.7-inch 64MP sensor, 20mm equivalent lens, and 4K 60p video.
$349
Launch priceReleased Oct 2020
Nikon
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Z9 is 1 year newer.
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Wins
Pocket 2
Wins
Z9
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APocket 2 has lower Weight (117 g vs 1160 g)
- BZ9 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- BZ9 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BZ9 has higher 1080p max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BZ9 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Pocket 2
125 × 38 × 30 mm
117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Z9
149 × 150 × 91 mm
1160 g (2.56 lb / 40.92 oz)
Pocket 2 is 24mm narrower, 111mm shorter, and 61mm thinner than Z9.
Pocket 2 is 1043 g lighter than Z9.
Depth (front-to-back): 30mm Pocket 2 · 91mm Z9
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Pocket 2
125 × 38 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Z9
149 × 150 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Pocket 2
125 × 30 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Z9
149 × 91 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z9
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Pocket 2: mount data unavailable
Z9
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Pocket 2
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124.7, 38.1, 30
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
117 g vs 1160 g — lower is better
Resolution
64 MP vs 45.7 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z9
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422 HQ…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 149, 149.5, 90.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, CFexpress Type B / XQD
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Z9 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Z9 supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Z9 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Pocket 2
Pros
- ✓Built-in 3-axis gimbal
- ✓64MP stills mode
- ✓4K 60p
- ✓Very small body
Cons
- –Older than Pocket 3
- –Smaller sensor
- –Tiny screen
Z9
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked
- ✓8K 60p internal
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Pro build
Cons
- –Heavy body
- –Expensive
- –Large files
Decided which one is right for you?
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DJI Pocket 2
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Pocket 2 or Z9?
Z9 scores 10.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for Pocket 2 — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket 2 and Z9?
Pocket 2 is 64 MP and Z9 is 45.7 MP, so the Pocket 2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket 2 and Z9 have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket 2 does not have IBIS, while Z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket 2 and Z9?
Pocket 2 weighs 117 g and Z9 weighs 1160 g, so the Pocket 2 is 1043 g lighter.
Do the Pocket 2 and Z9 record 4K video?
Pocket 2: 4K up to 60p. Z9: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Pocket 2 and Z9 weather sealed?
Pocket 2: No. Z9: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket 2 launched at $349 and Z9 at $5,499. The Pocket 2 is $5,150 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Nikon press materials.