Camera Type: Digital Camera with Support for Interchangeable Lenses
Sensor Format: Nikon FX Format / Full-Frame
Image Sensor: 35.9 × 23.9mm CMOS Sensor
Effective Pixels: 45.7 Million
Total Pixels: 52.37 Million
Image Processor: EXPEED 7
RAW Format: NEF (RAW), 14-bit
RAW Compression: Lossless Compression, High Efficiency★ or High Efficiency
JPEG: Supported
Dust Reduction: Image Sensor Cleaning and Image Dust Off Reference Data
ISO Sensitivity
Standard ISO Range: ISO 64–25600
Extended Low ISO: Down to ISO 32 Equivalent
Extended High ISO: Up to ISO 102400 Equivalent
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control: Available
Autofocus
AF System: Hybrid Phase-Detection / Contrast AF with AF Assist
Focus Points: 493 Points in Single-Point AF, FX Format
AF Detection Range: −7 to +19 EV
AF Detection with Starlight View: −9 to +19 EV
3D-Tracking: Supported in Photo Mode
Subject-Tracking AF: Supported in Video Mode
Subject Detection: 9 Subject Types
AF Detection Conditions: Nikon specifies Photo Mode, AF-S, ISO 100, f/2.0 lens and 20°C / 68°F.
Vibration Reduction
In-Camera VR: 5-Axis Image Sensor Shift
Lens VR: Lens Shift with Compatible VR Lenses
Maximum Stabilization Effect in Stops: Not specified on the Nikon Global official Z9 specifications.
Shooting Performance
Shutter Type: Electronic Shutter with Shutter Sound and Sensor Shield
Shutter Speed: 1/32000 to 30 sec
Extended Shutter Speed: Up to 900 sec in Mode M
Bulb / Time: Supported
Continuous L: Approx. 1–10 fps
Continuous H: Approx. 10–20 fps
High-Speed Frame Capture+ C30: Approx. 30 fps
High-Speed Frame Capture+ C60: Approx. 60 fps
High-Speed Frame Capture+ C120: Approx. 120 fps
Pre-Release Capture: Supported
Video
Internal RAW Recording: Supported
Maximum RAW Resolution: 8256 × 4644
RAW Video: Up to 8.3K / 60p
8K UHD: Up to 30p
4K UHD: Up to 120p
N-RAW: 12-bit
Apple ProRes RAW HQ: 12-bit
Apple ProRes 422 HQ: 10-bit
H.265 / HEVC: 8-bit / 10-bit
H.264 / AVC: 8-bit
File Formats: NEV, MOV, MP4
N-Log: Supported
HLG: Supported
Electronic VR: Supported
Waveform Display: Supported
Hi-Res Zoom: Supported
Time Code: Supported
RAW Proxy Recording: Supported
Electronic Viewfinder
EVF: 0.5-inch OLED Electronic Viewfinder
Resolution: Approx. 3.69 Million Dots / 3690k-dot
Frame Coverage: Approx. 100% Horizontal and Vertical
Magnification: Approx. 0.8× with 50mm Lens at Infinity, −1.0 m⁻¹
High Frame-Rate Display: Available
Real-Live Viewfinder: Supported
Monitor
Monitor: 3.2-inch TFT Touch-Sensitive LCD
Design: Vertical and Horizontal 4-Axis Tilting
Resolution: Approx. 2.1 Million Dots / 2100k-dot
Viewing Angle: 170°
Frame Coverage: Approx. 100%
Brightness Control: 15-Level Manual Control
Storage
Dual Card Slots: Yes
Slot 1: CFexpress Type B / XQD
Slot 2: CFexpress Type B / XQD
Overflow Recording: Supported
Backup Recording: Supported
Separate NEF (RAW) and JPEG Storage: Supported
Copying Between Cards: Supported
Connectivity
USB: USB Type-C, SuperSpeed USB
HDMI: Full-Size Type-A HDMI
Microphone Input: 3.5mm Stereo Mini-Pin Jack with Plug-In Power
Headphone Output: 3.5mm Stereo Mini-Pin Jack
10-Pin Remote Terminal: Built-In
Ethernet: Built-In RJ-45
Wi-Fi: Available
Bluetooth: Available
Built-In Location Data
GNSS: Built-In
Supported Systems: GPS, GLONASS and QZSS
Location Data: Latitude, Longitude, Altitude and UTC
Camera Clock Synchronization via GNSS: Supported
Track Logs: Supported
Battery & Power
Battery: EN-EL18d Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Also Compatible With: EN-EL18c, EN-EL18b, EN-EL18a and EN-EL18*
Charging AC Adapter: EH-7P
AC Adapter: EH-6d with EP-6a Power Connector
*Nikon states that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge with the EN-EL18c, EN-EL18b, EN-EL18a or EN-EL18 than with the EN-EL18d.
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions (W × H × D): Approx. 149 × 149.5 × 90.5mm
Weight with Battery and Two Memory Cards: Approx. 1,340g
Body-Only Weight: Approx. 1,160g
Mount Adapter FTZ II
Main Specifications
Type: Mount Adapter
Supported Cameras: Nikon Z Mount Mirrorless Cameras
Purpose: Allows compatible NIKKOR F-mount lenses to be used with Nikon Z-series mirrorless cameras
Z9 Compatibility: Supported — Nikon officially lists Nikon Z mount mirrorless cameras as supported cameras.
F-Mount Lens Compatibility
AE Shooting: Available with approximately 360 types of NIKKOR F lenses from AI type onwards
AF / AE Shooting: Available with 94 types of AF-P / AF-S / AF-I lenses
AF-S Type G, E and D Lenses: Autofocus supported
AF-P Type G and E Lenses: Autofocus supported
AF-I Type D Lenses: Autofocus supported
AF Type G and D Lenses: Manual focus supported; autofocus is not supported
AI-P Lenses: Manual focus supported
AI / AI-Modified NIKKOR and Nikon Series E Lenses: Manual focus supported, subject to Nikon's stated restrictions
Important: Compatibility and available functions vary depending on the individual F-mount lens. Nikon publishes a detailed supported-features table and a list of incompatible lenses and accessories.
Performance with F-Mount Lenses
Image Quality: Nikon states that image quality is equivalent to using a NIKKOR F lens with a Nikon DSLR.
AE / AF Performance: Nikon states that AE/AF performance is equivalent to using a NIKKOR F lens with a Nikon DSLR.
Tripod Mount: None
Vertical Shooting Design: Designed to avoid interference with finger placement when shooting vertically.
Tripod Use: Streamlined design allows switching between NIKKOR Z and F lenses while the camera remains mounted on a tripod.
Dust & Drip Resistance
Dust- and Drip-Resistant Performance: Yes
Official Nikon Description: Effective sealing provides dust- and drip-resistant performance equivalent to that of the Nikon Z9.
FTZ II Dimensions & Weight
Maximum Diameter: Approx. 70mm, excluding projections