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Sony A7 vs Sony A9

Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Sony Alpha A7 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81

Sony A7 vs Sony A9 Key Specs

Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Updated by Sony A7 II
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Newer Model is Sony A9 II
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Sony A7 vs Sony A9 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Sony A7 versus Sony A9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the A7 (24MP) and the A9 (24MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The A7 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the A9 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the A7 scores versus the A9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Sony A9

 A7 A9 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony A7

 A9 A7 
RevealedApril 2017January 2014More modern by 39 months
Display resolution1440k1230kCrisper display (+210k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A7 and Sony A9

 A7 A9 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony A7 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A7 comes with physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs) while the Sony A9 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check the Sony A7 versus Sony A9 in the latest 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 employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A7 against the A9.

Sony A7 vs Sony A9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A7 and A9 is 78 and 65 respectively.

Sony A7 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A7 and A9.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged A7 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A7 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Sony A7 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 Portrait photography information
Sony A9 Portrait photography information
82
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
83
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7 as a Street photography camera
Sony A9 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts up and down
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (474g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7 Sports photography advice
Sony A9 Sports photography advice
66
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (340 per charge)
86
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (650 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7 Travel photography features
Sony A9 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition in class (474g)
environment proofing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
bad battery power (340 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
73
great battery power (650 CIPA)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A9 as a Landscape photography camera
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
bad battery power (340 CIPA)
85
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery power (650 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7 Vlogging advice
Sony A9 Vlogging advice
35
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
lighter than competition in class (474g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
36
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Sony A7 vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 and Sony A9
 Sony Alpha A7Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7 Sony Alpha A9
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2014-01-22 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 117 693
Cross focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses 121 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,230k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 474 grams (1.04 pounds) 673 grams (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 90 92
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score 14.2 13.3
DXO Low light score 2248 3517
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 650 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Single 2
Launch cost $798 $4,498