Sony A9 vs Sony A9 II

Here, we are matching up the Sony A9 vs Sony A9 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the A9 (24MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The A9 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the A9 II which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the A9 matches up against the A9 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A9 and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A9 Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A9 offers physical dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A9 vs the A9 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A9 and A9 II is 65 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A9 and A9 II.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of images although you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged A9 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.