Sony A9 vs Sony A6300
65 Imaging
73 Features
93 Overall
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83 Imaging
67 Features
82 Overall
73
Sony A9 vs Sony A6300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
- Introduced April 2017
- Successor is Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
- Revealed February 2016
- Replaced the Sony A6000
- Replacement is Sony A6500
Sony A9 vs Sony A6300 Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Sony A9 versus Sony A6300, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A9 (24MP) and the A6300 (24MP) is very well matched but the A9 (Full frame) and A6300 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A9 was announced 15 months later than the A6300 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A9 scores versus the A6300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A9 vs Sony A6300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A9 and Sony Alpha a6300. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A9 Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony A6300
A9 | A6300 | |||
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Revealed | April 2017 | February 2016 | More recent by 15 months | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 922k | Clearer display (+518k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sony A9
A6300 | A9 |
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Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony A6300
A9 | A6300 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sony A9 vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A9 provides exterior measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony A6300 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony A9 versus Sony A6300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A9 compared to the A6300.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A9 and A6300 is 65 and 83 respectively.
Sony A9 vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A9 and A6300.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The A9 uses the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The younger A9 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sony A9 vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A9 vs Sony A6300 Specifications
Sony Alpha A9 | Sony Alpha a6300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A9 | Sony Alpha a6300 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2017-04-19 | 2016-02-03 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ X | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
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 | ||
Number of focus points | 693 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Available lenses | 121 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,440k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686k dots | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 673 grams (1.48 pounds) | 404 grams (0.89 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") | 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 92 | 85 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.9 | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | 13.7 |
DXO Low light score | 3517 | 1437 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 images | 400 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FZ100 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Retail pricing | $4,498 | $889 |