Nikon Z9 has a
46.0MP Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm ) sized Stacked CMOS sensor and features Expeed 7 processor. On the other hand, Sony A1 has a
50.0MP Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm ) sized Stacked CMOS sensor and features Dual Bionz XR processor.
Below you can see the Z9 and A1 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon Z9 and Sony A1 Cameras
Nikon Z9 and Sony A1 have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.
DxOMark Sensor Scores
At Camera Decision, we also look at Dxo Mark sensors when available as we think it is a good indicator of image quality.
Model
Overall
Color Depth
Dynamic Range
Low-light ISO
Nikon Z9
98
26.3 bits
14.4 Evs
2451 ISO
Sony A1
98
25.9 bits
14.5 Evs
3163 ISO
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Nikon Z9
or the
Sony A1 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
