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Sony A7S II vs Sony A9

Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67
Sony Alpha A7S II front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
74
Features
93
Overall
81

Sony A7S II vs Sony A9 Key Specs

Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony A7S
  • Successor is Sony A7S III
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
  • Released April 2017
  • New Model is Sony A9 II
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Sony A7S II vs Sony A9 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Sony A7S II versus Sony A9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A7S II (12MP) and A9 (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The A7S II was manufactured 18 months earlier than the A9 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A7S II scores versus the A9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Sony A9

 A7S II A9 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony A7S II

 A9 A7S II 
ReleasedApril 2017October 2015Fresher by 18 months
Display resolution1440k1229kSharper display (+211k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A7S II and Sony A9

 A7S II A9 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony A7S II vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Sony A7S II has got exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony A9 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A7S II against the A9.

Sony A7S II vs Sony A9 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7S II and A9 is 68 and 65 respectively.

Sony A7S II vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7S II vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7S II and A9.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A9 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older A7S II is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A7S II vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Sony A7S II vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7S II vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7S II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A9 as a Portrait photography camera
68
has manual focus
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
84
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A7S II Street photography factors
Sony A9 Street photography factors
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
above average high ISO (102,400)
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7S II Sports photography features
Sony A9 Sports photography features
58
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery life (370 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (650 shots)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7S II Travel photography factors
Sony A9 Travel photography factors
49
weather sealing
not so great battery life (370 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
74
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7S II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A9 as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery life (370 per charge)
86
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7S II Vlogging details
Sony A9 Vlogging details
35
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
37
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
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Sony A7S II vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7S II and Sony A9
 Sony Alpha A7S IISony Alpha A9
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7S II Sony Alpha A9
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-10-12 2017-04-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4240 x 2832 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 102400 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 409600 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 169 693
Lens
Lens support Sony E Sony E
Total lenses 121 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot 3,686 thousand dot
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 quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps]) -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 627g (1.38 lb) 673g (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 85 92
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 13.3
DXO Low light rating 2993 3517
Other
Battery life 370 shots 650 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single 2
Price at release $2,767 $4,498