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Sony A7 III vs Sony A9

Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A7 III front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81

Sony A7 III vs Sony A9 Key Specs

Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Succeeded the Sony A7 II
  • Later Model is Sony A7 IV
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Replacement is Sony A9 II
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Sony A7 III vs Sony A9 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sony A7 III versus Sony A9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the A7 III (24MP) and the A9 (24MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The A7 III was brought out 11 months after the A9 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the A7 III matches up vs the A9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony A9

 A7 III A9 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018April 2017More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony A7 III

 A9 A7 III 
Display resolution1440k922kClearer display (+518k dot)

Common features in the Sony A7 III and Sony A9

 A7 III A9 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony A7 III vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A7 III features outer measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony A9 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

See the Sony A7 III versus Sony A9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A7 III against the A9.

Sony A7 III vs Sony A9 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7 III and A9 is 63 and 65 respectively.

Sony A7 III vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 III vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A7 III and A9.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern A7 III will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A7 III vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Sony A7 III vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7 III vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7 III
Portrait photography with Sony A9
84
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
83
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A7 III Street photography features
Sony A9 Street photography features
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7 III Sports photography details
Sony A9 Sports photography details
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (610 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
86
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7 III Travel photography factors
Sony A9 Travel photography factors
73
better than average battery life (610 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
73
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent MP (24MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7 III Landscape photography features
Sony A9 Landscape photography features
85
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery life (610 per charge)
2 card slots
85
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery pack (650 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7 III as a Vlogging camera
Sony A9 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Sony A7 III vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 III and Sony A9
 Sony Alpha A7 IIISony Alpha A9
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7 III Sony Alpha A9
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-02-27 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 51200 51200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 693 693
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony E
Total lenses 121 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 650 grams (1.43 lbs) 673 grams (1.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 96 92
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 13.3
DXO Low light rating 3730 3517
Other
Battery life 610 shots 650 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Two Two
Launch cost $1,998 $4,498