GH4vs Nikon Z9
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GH4 (2014)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Video, Independent Filmmaking & Documentary — GH4 (2014): The world's first consumer 4K camera — the GH4 changed independent filmmaking and proved that broadcast-quality video didn't require a cinema camera budget.
Professional Sports & Wildlife — Nikon Z9 (2021): The Z9 redefined what professional mirrorless could be — no mechanical shutter, 45MP stacked BSI, and 8K RAW in the most rugged Z body.
Who should buy what
GH4 (2014)
- Videographers and independent filmmakers who want the camera that started the consumer 4K era
- Content creators looking for a capable 4K body at the lowest entry price
- MFT system users who want the best video capability on a tight budget
- Photographers interested in camera history — the GH4 is a landmark piece
Nikon Z9 (2021)
- Professional sports, wildlife and photojournalism photographers
- Nikon D6 or D850 users making the final switch to mirrorless
- Those who need the fastest, most reliable AF Nikon has ever made
- Professionals who need a flagship body with no mechanical shutter
Quick take: The nikon z9 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the gh4 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GH4 (2014) | Nikon Z9 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £5,499 |
| Sensor | 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.1MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps | 8K/30p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None (no body IBIS) | 6-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG |
| Battery Life | ~500 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 560g (with battery and card) | 1340g body only |
| Dimensions | 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm | 149.0 × 149.5 × 90.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH4 | Nikon Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Photojournalism | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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