Nikon
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
RED
KOMODO-X
Global-shutter Super 35 cinema camera with 6K REDCODE RAW, RF mount, and a larger body than KOMODO 6K.
$9,995
Launch priceReleased Aug 2023
KOMODO-X is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
Z9
Wins
KOMODO-X
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BKOMODO-X has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 0 fps)
- AZ9 has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 120 frames)
- AZ9 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 20 fps)
- AZ9 has higher Resolution (45.7 MP vs 19.9 MP)
- BKOMODO-X has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 493)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Z9
149 × 150 × 91 mm
1160 g (2.56 lb / 40.92 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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KOMODO-X
114 × 101 × 71 mm
1130 g (2.49 lb / 39.86 oz)
Z9 is 35mm wider, 49mm taller, and 20mm thicker than KOMODO-X.
Z9 is 30 g heavier than KOMODO-X.
Depth (front-to-back): 91mm Z9 · 71mm KOMODO-X
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Z9
149 × 150 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
KOMODO-X
114 × 101 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Z9
149 × 91 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
KOMODO-X
114 × 71 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z9
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
KOMODO-X
27.03 × 14.26 mm · APS-C
385 mm² area
2.2× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Z9
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
native lenses available
KOMODO-X: mount data unavailable
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
Z9
AF low-light limit
-8.5 EV vs -6.5 EV — lower is better
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
RAW buffer depth
1000 frames vs 120 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Resolution
45.7 MP vs 19.9 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
KOMODO-X
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds REDCODE RAW, Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 114, 101, 71
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 493 — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 6 stops — higher is better
Weight
1130 g vs 1160 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Z9
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked
- ✓8K 60p internal
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Pro build
Cons
- –Heavy body
- –Expensive
- –Large files
KOMODO-X
Pros
- ✓Global shutter 6K
- ✓REDCODE RAW
- ✓Canon RF mount
- ✓Compact cinema form
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Cinema-first ergonomics
- –Premium media costs
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Z9 or KOMODO-X?
Z9 scores 9.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for KOMODO-X — 45.7MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the Z9 and KOMODO-X?
Z9 is 45.7 MP and KOMODO-X is 19.9 MP, so the Z9 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Z9 and KOMODO-X have in-body image stabilization?
Z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while KOMODO-X has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Z9 or the KOMODO-X?
Z9 reaches 120 fps electronic. KOMODO-X reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Z9 and KOMODO-X?
Z9 weighs 1160 g and KOMODO-X weighs 1130 g, so the KOMODO-X is 30 g lighter.
Do the Z9 and KOMODO-X record 4K video?
Z9: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p. KOMODO-X: 6K 17:9 (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Z9 and KOMODO-X weather sealed?
Z9: Yes. KOMODO-X: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 740 shots (CIPA) for the Z9 and 640 shots for the KOMODO-X, giving the Z9 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Z9 launched at $5,499 and KOMODO-X at $9,995. The Z9 is $4,496 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon and RED press materials.