Nikon
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Z CAM
E2-F6
Full-frame cinema box with 6K recording, dual native ISO, and EF/PL mount options.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Nov 2022
E2-F6 is 1 year newer.
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Wins
Z9
Wins
E2-F6
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BE2-F6 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)
- BE2-F6 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 493)
- AZ9 has higher Resolution (45.7 MP vs 24.4 MP)
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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E2-F6
112 × 99 × 99 mm
850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)
Z9 is 9mm thinner than E2-F6 but it is also 37mm wider and 51mm taller.
Z9 is 310 g heavier than E2-F6.
Depth (front-to-back): 91mm Z9 · 99mm E2-F6
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
E2-F6
112 × 99 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
E2-F6
112 × 99 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z9
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
E2-F6
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Z9
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
native lenses available
E2-F6: 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 24.4 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
E2-F6
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ZRAW, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112, 99, 99
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 493 — higher is better
AA filter
Only E2-F6 supports it
Weight
850 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
E2-F6
Pros
- ✓Full-frame 6K
- ✓Dual native ISO
- ✓ZRAW & ProRes
- ✓Compact box form
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Box ergonomics
- –Requires accessories
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Z9 or E2-F6?
E2-F6 scores 9.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for Z9 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Z9 and E2-F6?
Z9 is 45.7 MP and E2-F6 is 24.4 MP, so the Z9 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Z9 and E2-F6 have in-body image stabilization?
Z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while E2-F6 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Z9 or the E2-F6?
Z9 reaches 120 fps electronic. E2-F6 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Z9 and E2-F6?
Z9 weighs 1160 g and E2-F6 weighs 850 g, so the E2-F6 is 310 g lighter.
Do the Z9 and E2-F6 record 4K video?
Z9: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p. E2-F6: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Z9 and E2-F6 weather sealed?
Z9: Yes. E2-F6: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 740 shots (CIPA) for the Z9 and 640 shots for the E2-F6, giving the Z9 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Z9 launched at $5,499 and E2-F6 at $1,999. The E2-F6 is $3,500 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 Z CAM press materials.