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Sony A1 II vs Nikon Z9

Sony A1 II (2024) and Nikon Z9 (2021) compared side by side.

Sony A1 II
Sony A1 II
$6,999
Nikon Z9
Nikon Z9
$5,000

Sony A1 II is $6,999 with a 50.1MP sensor and 8.5-stop IBIS; Nikon Z9 is $5,000 with a 45.7MP sensor and 6-stop IBIS.

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SpecSony A1 IINikon Z9
Price (USD RRP)$6,999$5,000
Announced20242021
Sensor50.1 MP Full-frame Stacked Exmor RS CMOS45.7 MP Full-frame Stacked BSI CMOS
ProcessorBIONZ XREXPEED 7
In-body stabilizationYes (8.5 stops)Yes (6 stops)
Max burst30 fps20 fps
Max video8K / 30P8.3K / 60P RAW
Weather sealedYesYes
Weight743 g1340 g
Battery (CIPA)520 shots700 shots
Card slots2× CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II2× CFexpress Type B
Lens mountInterchangeableInterchangeable

Prices shown are approximate manufacturer list prices (RRP) in USD and may differ from live retail prices.