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Sony A7 III vs Sony A9 II

Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A7 III front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82

Sony A7 III vs Sony A9 II Key Specs

Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
  • Previous Model is Sony A7 II
  • Refreshed by Sony A7 IV
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Released October 2019
  • Older Model is Sony A9
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Sony A7 III vs Sony A9 II Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony A7 III vs Sony A9 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A7 III (24MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The A7 III was unveiled 19 months earlier than the A9 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A7 III matches up against the A9 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony A9 II

 A7 III A9 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Sony A7 III

 A9 II A7 III 
ReleasedOctober 2019February 2018Fresher by 19 months
Screen resolution1440k922kClearer screen (+518k dot)

Common features in the Sony A7 III and Sony A9 II

 A7 III A9 II 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony A7 III vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A7 III provides exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Examine the Sony A7 III vs Sony A9 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A7 III and the A9 II.

Sony A7 III vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7 III and A9 II is 63 and 62 respectively.

Sony A7 III vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 III vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7 III and A9 II.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files although you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older A7 III will be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony A7 III vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Sony A7 III vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 III as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Portrait photography camera
84
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
85
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7 III as a Street photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Street photography camera
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7 III Sports photography features
Sony A9 II Sports photography features
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (610 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (690 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7 III as a Travel photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Travel photography camera
73
better than average battery (610 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
display is not selfie friendly
73
better than average battery (690 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
decent MP (24MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7 III as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Landscape photography camera
85
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery (610 per charge)
has dual storage slots
86
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery (690 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7 III Vlogging info
Sony A9 II Vlogging info
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
36
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Sony A7 III vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 III and Sony A9 II
 Sony Alpha A7 IIISony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7 III Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-02-27 2019-10-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 852.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 693 693
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony E
Available lenses 121 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650g (1.43 lb) 678g (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 3730 not tested
Other
Battery life 610 pictures 690 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Pricing at launch $1,998 $4,498