Nikon Z9 vs Sony A1 - Which Is The Best Wildlife Camera?

In our previous video, we have given you a battle between the three camera giants - Nikon, Canon, and Sony. Also, in one of our episodes, we have placed, on a head-to-head challenge, the powerful cameras of the two brands - the Nikon Z9 vs Canon EOS R5. Now, let’s try to put into a duel the other side of this triangle and see the match - Nikon Z9 vs Sony A1 to assess which is the best wildlife camera.

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[hans-peterkarl]

I use both the Sony A1 and the Nikon Z9 for Wildlife exclusively. And my vote is clearly the Sony A1. The Nikon Z9, even with the new FW 2.1 is suffering from Autofocus performance issues. This is both tracking and acquisition. The focus point still has a tendency to jump from the eye of a bird to something completely different, sometimes a leaf, sometimes a branch. Yes, I am somehow disappointed as the Nikon Z9 is from this aspect not better than the 2017 model of the Sony A9. So, for serious shootings I rely on the Sony A1.

[jasmineelisa]

Nice video thanks for sharing this content and information you are amazing

[daveboyne]

I’m absolutely blown away by the Nikon Z 9. The pure speed of the autofocus and how well the focus sticks to the subject is too hard to describe in words.

[florafairy]

The Sony A1 has a traditional mirrorless design, weighing 500 grams (1.1 pounds) less than the Nikon Z9 and taking up less than half the volume.Great video

[karkc]

Thank you so much for the video this really helped me to decide what camera to buy!!

[hoangdungnguyen]

Sony has always aimed for compact cameras, while Nikon focuses on large cameras with professional users.

[xr]

Sony a1 can combine up to 16 RAW images to create an incredibly detailed 200MP image.
It does this by using the camera’s sensor stabilization hardware to shift the sensor in 1-pixel or half-pixel increments to capture a series of RAW images. This creates a staggering 796.2 million pixels of data, which are then composited into a 199MP image (17, 280 x 11, 520 pixels). Pixel Shift on the a7R IV was good, but it sounds like Sony have taken this function to a whole new level on the a1.

[beckeralan]

Nikon Z9 is the king of cameras. In my opinion, it's the most capable all-round professional camera.

[xr]

I love my Sony A1 with the 35-150. I also have the 150-600 and a couple others.
Sony a1 i think will be the top camera for a while still. I think it is so advanced that there's no need to upgrade. The af alone is far more superior and now with the new af and steady firmware update I'd say its extremely hard to beat. If your pictures are not turning out with either camera it's the photographers error. Even in most literature and real world reviews sony af among other things keep coming up on top. With unbiased reviewers ofcourse. I think the Sony is a little power house and if you need that extra grip you can put it on. You don't have to carry that extra weight especially when your hiking taking pics of wildlife and you have one of those huge lenses to capture your subjects. Plus with it's compact size it's more versatile so you can use it with most gimbals. If we're talking about serious videography that's huge plus. You dont have to spend more money for a larger gimbal plus all the add-ons you would use with a cage. This compact size would help keep the weight down which people dont realize how cumbersome these all that can be. So that compact body is perfect.The Sony a1 body alone is extremely versatile. And don't forget Sony makes sensors for most of these cameras including Nikon. So where would Nikon be without Sony tech. As for working in the dark i don't need gimmicks to get the job done. It's called muscle memory. It's not hard to memorize the buttons. Plus all the third-party lenses. Nikon to call this it's flagship i think is a huge error considering the z8 is rumored to come out.I just think people like to jump on the next new not necessarily the best thing. Although you can't go wrong with either in the end.

[Tanoseiya]

Now it is clear to me which camera is better for wildlife. Thank you very much.

[diemvy]

I don't know much about cameras but this video is really great and useful. Thanks a lot!

[MALAS]

Great video of amazing cameras! Those cameras are a piece of art with many sophisticated features. Thank you for bringing it!

[Cjcelio]

Thanks for the video. I think my preference in this case is for the Nikon, cuz i really like her features

[tahaazizi]

Excellent comparision between Nikon Z9 and Sony A1. Really excellent video

[Gotah_Saur]

I would like to thank you for this interesting video about the best wildlife camera between Nikon Z9 and Sony A1.

[mariaerika]

It's a great informative video! I didn't know what the best camera for wild animals looks like, and with this video I was able to find out what it is. In my opinion, the most realistic camera with the most modern features is the Nikon Z9. Your amazing video, with a simple and easy to understand language.

[danielfernandez]

Great video about nikon vs sony cameras, so interesting content to select one!! Good versus.

[oscarsatore]

Nikon is the best, no doubd. Thank you for sharing this awsome review. Great video of amazing cameras!

[PedroSilva-gvxl]

very good this content of this excellent video Excellent video its explained is very easy and understand a great review nice video you give almost evrything about these tow cameras but i think the sony a1 has the better quality

[xr]

Sony also has focus bracketing but you have to edit through an editing program. Your battery life is off. Sony can shoot 30fps raw when using Sony glass. Nikon might be 30fps but in jpeg only unless the firmware fixed it. Where are you getting your info. Obviously you are extremely bias.