Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7 IV
Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.
Lowest now
$3,269
MSRP
$5,497
-41% vs MSRP
Lowest price we've ever observed
Lowest price we've ever observed. This at $3,269 matches the lowest we've ever recorded for this body. That's 59% of the $5,497 MSRP. Prices have been steady this month.
Lowest now
$1,689
MSRP
$2,499
-32% vs MSRP
Well above the 90-day low
Today's price sits well above the recent low. Today's price runs 32% above the 90-day low of $1,279 (seen May 3, 2026). 68% of the $2,499 MSRP. Prices are up 2.4% over the last 30 days.
Specs side by side
| Nikon Z9 | Sony A7 IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Family | Nikon Z | Sony Alpha |
| Category | body | body |
| Body type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony FE |
| Sensor | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Sensor family | — | Sony FF 33MP BSI (A7 IV/A7C II) · 33MP full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Megapixels | 45.7 MP | 33 MP |
| Autofocus | — | Hybrid |
| IBIS | 5-axis | 5-axis 5.5-stop |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Max video | 8K60 | 4K60 |
| Max native ISO | — | ISO 51,200 |
| Body weight | 1340 g | 699 g |
| Dimensions | — | 131 × 96 × 80 mm |
| Body material | — | magnesium alloy |
| Released | 2021-12-24 | 2021-10-21 |
| Discontinued | — | — |
| Status | current | current |
| MSRP | $5,497 | $2,499 |
| Current low | $3,269 | $1,689 |
| vs MSRP | -41% | -32% |
The verdicts above describe price timing. They don't tell you which camera fits your shooting style. See /methods for how we normalize seller conditions and compute the deal score.