Sony A7S II vs Sony A9
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Sony A7S II vs Sony A9 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Sony A7S II vs Sony A9 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7S II and Sony Alpha A9. The entire galleries are available at Sony A7S II Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Sony A9
A7S II | A9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony A7S II
A9 | A7S II | |||
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Released | April 2017 | October 2015 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 1229k | Sharper display (+211k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A7S II and Sony A9
A7S II | A9 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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).
Compare the Sony A7S II versus Sony A9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7S II and A9 is 68 and 65 respectively.
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.
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Sony A7S II vs Sony A9 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7S II | Sony Alpha A9 | |
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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 |