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Sony A9 vs Sony A9 II

Portability
65
Imaging
74
Features
93
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A9 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82

Sony A9 vs Sony A9 II Key Specs

Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
  • Launched April 2017
  • Successor is Sony A9 II
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Previous Model is Sony A9
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Sony A9 vs Sony A9 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony A9 II

 A9 A9 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Sony A9

 A9 II A9 
IntroducedOctober 2019April 2017Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony A9 II

 A9 A9 II 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution1440k1440kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony A9 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

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.

Sony A9 vs Sony A9 II size comparison

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

Sony A9 vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A9 vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A9
Portrait photography with Sony A9 II
84
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
85
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A9 Street photography factors
Sony A9 II Street photography factors
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A9 Sports photography information
Sony A9 II Sports photography information
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery (650 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (690 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A9 Travel photography information
Sony A9 II Travel photography information
74
good battery (650 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
display is not selfie friendly
73
better than average battery (690 shots)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A9 Landscape photography factors
Sony A9 II Landscape photography factors
86
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery (650 CIPA)
has double storage slots
86
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery (690 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A9 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A9 II as a Vlogging camera
37
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Sony A9 vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A9 and Sony A9 II
 Sony Alpha A9Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A9 Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2017-04-19 2019-10-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ X BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 51200 51200
Max boosted ISO 204800 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 693 693
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony E
Total lenses 121 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,440k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dot 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 673 grams (1.48 pounds) 678 grams (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 92 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3517 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 pictures 690 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Launch cost $4,498 $4,498