Nikon Z9vs OM-1
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
Who should buy what
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
OM-1 (2022)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
Quick take: The nikon z9 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the om-1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Nikon Z9 (2021) | OM-1 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,499 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | 45.7MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 8K/30p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 6-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | 740 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1340g body only | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 149.0 × 149.5 × 90.5mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon Z9 | OM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — |
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