Nikon
Z7 II
45MP resolution body for landscapes and studio work.
$2,999
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
Z7 II
Wins
Z9
7 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AZ7 II has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ9 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 10 fps)
- BZ9 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 59.94 fps)
- AZ7 II has lower Weight (615 g vs 1160 g)
- BZ9 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (740 shots vs 420 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Z7 II
134 × 101 × 70 mm
615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Z9
149 × 150 × 91 mm
1160 g (2.56 lb / 40.92 oz)
Z7 II is 15mm narrower, 49mm shorter, and 21mm thinner than Z9.
Z7 II is 545 g lighter than Z9.
Depth (front-to-back): 70mm Z7 II · 91mm Z9
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Z7 II
134 × 101 mm
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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.
Z7 II
134 × 70 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Z9
149 × 91 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z7 II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Z9
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Z7 II
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
native lenses available
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
Z7 II
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264, MOV, MP4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 100.5, 69.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, XQD, SD…
Weight
615 g vs 1160 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Z9
AF low-light limit
-8.5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
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
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Birds, Cars, Bicycles…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Z9 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 45.7 MP
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 64
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 493
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Z7 II
Pros
- ✓45MP detail
- ✓Dual slots
- ✓IBIS
Cons
- –Slower AF than Z8
- –4K 30p limitations
- –Superseded by Z8
Z9
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked
- ✓8K 60p internal
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Pro build
Cons
- –Heavy body
- –Expensive
- –Large files
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, Z7 II or Z9?
Z9 scores 9.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for Z7 II — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the Z7 II and Z9?
Both cameras share the same 45.7 MP resolution.
Do the Z7 II and Z9 have in-body image stabilization?
Z7 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Z7 II or the Z9?
Z7 II reaches 10 fps electronic. Z9 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Z7 II and Z9?
Z7 II weighs 615 g and Z9 weighs 1160 g, so the Z7 II is 545 g lighter.
Do the Z7 II and Z9 record 4K video?
Z7 II: 4K up to 59.94p. Z9: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Z7 II and Z9 weather sealed?
Z7 II: Yes. Z9: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 420 shots (CIPA) for the Z7 II and 740 shots for the Z9, giving the Z9 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Z7 II launched at $2,999 and Z9 at $5,499. The Z7 II is $2,500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.