Sony A9 II vs Sony a1
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Sony A9 II vs Sony a1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
- Introduced October 2019
- Superseded the Sony A9
(Full Review)
- 50MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Sony E Mount
- 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
- Revealed January 2021
Sony A9 II vs Sony a1 Overview
Here is a in depth analysis of the Sony A9 II vs Sony a1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the A9 II (24MP) and a1 (50MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A9 II was announced 16 months before the a1 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A9 II grades vs the a1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A9 II vs Sony a1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A9 Mark II and Sony Alpha a1. The whole galleries are available at Sony A9 II Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Sony a1
A9 II | a1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Sony A9 II
a1 | A9 II | |||
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Revealed | January 2021 | October 2019 | Fresher by 16 months |
Common features in the Sony A9 II and Sony a1
A9 II | a1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 1440k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Sony A9 II vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A9 II features outer measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).
Check out the Sony A9 II vs Sony a1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A9 II versus the a1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A9 II and a1 is 62 and 61 respectively.
Sony A9 II vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A9 II and a1.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony a1 to resolve more detail with its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older A9 II is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Sony A9 II vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A9 II vs Sony a1 Specifications
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | Sony Alpha a1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | Sony Alpha a1 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2019-10-03 | 2021-01-26 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | BIONZ X | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 8640 x 5760 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 32000 |
Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 693 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | Sony E |
Total lenses | 121 | 133 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686 thousand dots | 9,437 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.9x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames per second | 30.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/400 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 7680x4320 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 678g (1.49 lbs) | 737g (1.62 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") | 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 690 photos | 530 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | Dual | Dual |
Pricing at launch | $4,498 | $6,498 |