Nikon Z9 Body

Nikon Z9

Main Specifications

• Lens Mount: Nikon Z Mount
• 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: Supported

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

*Nikon specifies the AF detection range in Photo mode, AF-S, ISO 100, using an f/2.0 lens at 20°C / 68°F.

Vibration Reduction

• In-Body VR: 5-Axis Image Sensor Shift
• Lens VR Support: Lens Shift with Compatible VR Lenses
• Maximum Stabilization Effect in Stops: Not specified in the Nikon Global official Z9 specifications.

Shooting Performance

• Shutter Type: Electronic Shutter with Shutter Sound and Sensor Shield
• Mechanical Shutter: Not specified in the Nikon Global official specifications
• Shutter Speed: 1/32000 to 30 sec
• Extended Shutter Speed: Up to 900 sec in Mode M
• Bulb / Time: Supported
• Continuous Low-Speed: Approx. 1–10 fps
• Continuous High-Speed: 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

Nikon specifies that High-Speed Frame Capture+ at up to 120 fps is recorded at approximately 11 megapixels in JPEG format.

Video

• Internal RAW Recording: Supported
• Maximum RAW Resolution: 8256 × 4644
• RAW 8256 × 4644: 60p / 50p / 30p / 25p / 24p
• 8K UHD: 7680 × 4320 at 30p / 25p / 24p
• 4K UHD: 3840 × 2160 at 120p / 100p / 60p / 50p / 30p / 25p / 24p
• Full HD: 1920 × 1080 at 120p / 100p / 60p / 50p / 30p / 25p / 24p
• RAW Video Formats: N-RAW 12-bit and Apple ProRes RAW HQ 12-bit
• Additional Video Compression: Apple ProRes 422 HQ 10-bit, H.265/HEVC 8-bit or 10-bit, H.264/AVC 8-bit
• File Formats: NEV, MOV, MP4
• N-Log: Supported
• HDR (HLG): Supported
• Electronic VR: Supported
• Waveform Display: Supported
• Hi-Res Zoom: Supported
• Time Code: Supported
• RAW Proxy Recording: Supported
• Extended Oversampling: Supported

Nikon officially highlights 12-bit RAW internal recording up to 8.3K/60p.

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 a 50mm Lens at Infinity, −1.0 m⁻¹
• High Frame-Rate Display: Available
• Real-Live Viewfinder: Supported

Nikon describes the Real-Live Viewfinder as providing a continuous view without skipped frames or loss of view; actual smoothness varies with settings such as shutter speed.

Monitor

• Monitor: 3.2-inch TFT Touch-Sensitive LCD
• Monitor 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 Recording: Supported
• Duplicate JPEG Recording at Different Sizes / Image Qualities: 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
• Ethernet Standards: 1000BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T
• Wi-Fi: Available
• Bluetooth: Available

Built-In Location Data

• GNSS: Built-In
• Supported GNSS 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
• EN-EL18c / EN-EL18b / EN-EL18a / EN-EL18: Compatible*
• 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 EN-EL18c, EN-EL18b, EN-EL18a or EN-EL18 than with the EN-EL18d. Nikon also specifies that the EH-7P can charge EN-EL18d, EN-EL18c and EN-EL18b batteries only.

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

*The 1,340g figure excludes the body cap and accessory shoe cover.