Sony Alpha a9 2019
Its stacked 24.2MP full-frame sensor with integrated memory enables blackout-free shooting at 20 fps with a 693-point phase-detection autofocus system. The silent, vibration-free electronic shutter operates up to 1/32,000 second, making it completely unobtrusive in sound-sensitive environments. This body is best for professional sports and wildlife photographers who need uncompromising speed and a deep buffer to capture split-second action without any viewfinder lag.
Type mirrorless
15 Overall Score
Price £0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average connectivity (15th percentile)
- Below average video (19th percentile)
- Below average display (24th percentile)
- Below average sensor (25th percentile)
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vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a9 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 425 | 493 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 20 | 30 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | - | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 609 | 579 | 1160 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a9 | 31.1 | 34.1 | 36.7 | 27 | 19.4 | 24.6 | 44.7 | 23.6 | 14.8 | 31.3 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 86.1 | 94.4 | 92.6 | 88.9 | 56.7 | 96.2 | 98.9 | 92.9 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 86.4 | 95.1 | 89.1 | 83.9 | 95.1 | 98 | 96.6 | 81.3 | 92.9 | 93.1 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 89 | 87.7 | 99.5 | 96 | 98.8 | 62.8 | 97.1 | 81.3 | 92.9 | 83 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 82.2 | 86.1 | 97.4 | 95 | 97.2 | 54.3 | 88.7 | 81.3 | 92.9 | 95.9 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 88.5 | 88.6 | 99.7 | 83.7 | 38.4 | 93.9 | 81.3 | 92.9 | 99.5 |
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