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Quick facts

Full name: Nikon Z9

Original position: Interchangeable-lens cameraProduction status: Production status not verified
Regional aliases
No verified regional aliases
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Core specifications

Release year
2022 · Released about 4 years ago
Sensor
35.9 × 23.9 mm CMOS
Effective resolution
45.7 MP
Lens
—
Zoom
—
Weight
1,340 g
Battery
EN-EL18d rechargeable Li-ion battery Li-ion battery
Storage
CFexpress Type B / XQD
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Who it may suit

May suit photographers who need both stills and video, after checking autofocus, recording limits, and lens availability.

What to check before buying used

The checks below are editorial guidance. Verify the individual camera and seller information before buying.

  • Inspect the body, screen, doors, seals, and tripod socket for impact or moisture damage.
  • Test every button, dial, flash, screen, and viewfinder.
  • Photograph a plain bright surface to check for sensor dust, dead pixels, or damage.
  • Inspect the lens mount and shutter; ask for the shutter count when the camera records one.
  • Confirm the battery holds charge and that a compatible charger is included or available.
  • Test a supported memory card and inspect the card slot for bent pins or read errors.
  • Test video recording, microphones, stabilization, and the ports you expect to use.

Sensor metrics

Diagonal
43.13 mm

Sensor diagonal

√(35.9² + 23.9²) = 43.13 mm

Calculated from sensor width and height using the Pythagorean theorem.

Surface area
858 mm²

Sensor surface area

35.9 × 23.9 ≈ 858 mm²

A larger area usually offers more space to collect light, though image quality also depends on sensor generation.

Pixel pitch
4.33 µm

Pixel pitch

35.9 ÷ 8,285 × 1000 = 4.33 µm

Pixel pitch is the distance between the centers of adjacent pixels. This result assumes square pixels.

Pixel area
18.77 µm²

Pixel area

4.33² = 18.77 µm²

Theoretical pixel area is the square of pixel pitch and does not subtract physical gaps between pixels.

Pixel density
5.33 MP/cm²

Pixel density

45.7 MP ÷ 858 mm² ≈ 5.33 MP/cm²

Higher density means more pixels per unit area. It does not represent image quality on its own.

Actual sensor size

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35.9 × 23.9 mm

Full specifications

Imaging

Effective pixels
45.7 MP
Total pixels
52.37 MP
Sensor
35.9 × 23.9 mm CMOS
Calculated resolution
8,285 × 5,516
Maximum image
8,256 × 5,504
Crop factor
1

Exposure & viewing

ISO
32–102,400
Viewfinder
Electronic viewfinder
Display
3.2 in / 2,100,000 dots
Lens mount
Nikon Z

Video & storage

Maximum video
7,680 × 4,320
Storage media
CFexpress Type B / XQD
Battery
EN-EL18d rechargeable Li-ion battery Li-ion battery

Body

Weight
1,340 g
Dimensions
149 × 149.5 × 90.5 mm
Release year
2022

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Aperture Priority
Yes
Battery
EN-EL18d rechargeable Li-ion battery
Brand
Nikon
Built In Flash
—
Crop Factor
1
Depth Of Field
simulate →
Digital Zoom
—
Dimensions
149 x 149.5 x 90.5 mm
Effective Megapixels
45.70
Exposure Compensation
±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
External Flash
✓
Focal Length 35mm Equiv
—
Gps
✓
Hdmi
✓
Iso
Auto, 64-25600 (extends to 32-102400)
Macro Focus Range
—
Manual Focus
✓
Max Aperture
—
Max Aperture 35mm Equiv
n/a
Max Image Resolution
8256 x 5504
Max Shutter Speed
1/32000 sec
Max Video Resolution
7680x4320 (30p/​25p/​24p)
Metering
Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot
Min Shutter Speed
900 sec
Model
Z9
Normal Focus Range
—
Optical Zoom
—
Raw Support
✓
Screen Resolution
2,100,000 dots
Screen Size
3.2"
Sensor Resolution
8280 x 5520
Sensor Size
35.9 x 23.9 mm
Sensor Type
CMOS
Shutter Priority
Yes
Storage Types
CFexpress Type B / XQD
Total Megapixels
52.37
Usb
USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
Video Capture
✓
Viewfinder
Electronic
Weight
1340 g
White Balance Presets
9
Wireless
✓
Year
2022

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