Sony A7 II vs Sony A9

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Sony A7 II versus Sony A9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the A7 II (24MP) and the A9 (24MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The A7 II was manufactured 3 years earlier than the A9 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A7 II matches up vs the A9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7 II & Sony Alpha A9. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A7 II Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7 II comes with outer measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony A9 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A7 II vs the A9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A7 II and A9 is 69 and 65 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7 II and A9.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images however you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged A7 II is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.