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Sony A9 vs Sony A6300

Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A9 front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Sony A9 vs Sony A6300 Key Specs

Sony A9
(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
Sony A6300
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony A6300

 A9 A6300 
RevealedApril 2017February 2016More recent by 15 months
Display resolution1440k922kClearer display (+518k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sony A9

 A6300 A9 

Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony A6300

 A9 A6300 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A9 vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A9 and A6300 is 65 and 83 respectively.

Sony A9 vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A9 vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A9 Portrait photography information
Sony A6300 Portrait photography information
83
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
80
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A9 Street photography information
Sony A6300 Street photography information
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A9 Sports photography info
Sony A6300 Sports photography info
86
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (650 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
75
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sony A9 Travel photography features
Sony A6300 Travel photography features
73
great battery pack (650 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
76
environment sealing
good MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A9
Landscape photography with Sony A6300
85
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery pack (650 shots)
has double storage slots
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A9
Vlogging with Sony A6300
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
35
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Sony A9 vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A9 and Sony A6300
 Sony Alpha A9Sony Alpha a6300
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