Nikon
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Z CAM
E2-S6
Super 35 6K cinema box camera with 14 stops DR, EF mount, ProRes/ZRAW internal recording, and 1Gb Ethernet.
$1,995
Launch priceReleased Jun 2020
Z9 is 1.4 years newer.
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Wins
Z9
Wins
E2-S6
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AZ9 has lower ISO min (native) (64 vs 500)
- AZ9 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- AZ9 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- AZ9 has higher Resolution (45.7 MP vs 26 MP)
- AZ9 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 100 fps)
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-S6
91 × 99 × 122 mm
1090 g (2.40 lb / 38.45 oz)
Z9 is 32mm thinner than E2-S6 but it is also 58mm wider and 50mm taller.
Z9 is 70 g heavier than E2-S6.
Depth (front-to-back): 91mm Z9 · 122mm E2-S6
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-S6
91 × 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-S6
91 × 122 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z9
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
E2-S6
23.4 × 15.67 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Z9
Nikon Z
90+
native lenses available
E2-S6
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
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
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 min (native)
64 vs 500 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Z9 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Z9 supports it
Reasons to choose
E2-S6
Codecs
Adds ProRes, ZRAW, H.265…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 91.2, 99.25, 122.25
Card types
Adds CFast 2.0
Weight
1090 g vs 1160 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
- ✓Headphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support headphone jack (3.5mm)
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-S6
Pros
- ✓Super 35 26MP 6K sensor
- ✓6K up to 60fps / 4K up to 100fps
- ✓ProRes + ZRAW internal
- ✓14 stops dynamic range
- ✓1Gb Ethernet + HDMI
Cons
- –Rolling shutter (not global)
- –No built-in ND
- –Requires external monitor for framing
- –EF mount only (adapters for PL/MFT)
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Z9 or E2-S6?
Z9 scores 9.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for E2-S6 — 45.7MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the Z9 and E2-S6?
Z9 is 45.7 MP and E2-S6 is 26 MP, so the Z9 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Z9 and E2-S6 have in-body image stabilization?
Z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while E2-S6 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Z9 or the E2-S6?
Z9 reaches 120 fps electronic. E2-S6 reaches 100 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Z9 and E2-S6?
Z9 weighs 1160 g and E2-S6 weighs 1090 g, so the E2-S6 is 70 g lighter.
Do the Z9 and E2-S6 record 4K video?
Z9: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p. E2-S6: 6K Open Gate (6244 × 4168) (max), 4K up to 100p.
Are the Z9 and E2-S6 weather sealed?
Z9: Yes. E2-S6: No.
How much does each cost?
Z9 launched at $5,499 and E2-S6 at $1,995. The E2-S6 is $3,504 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.