Sony A9 vs Sony A6500
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Sony A9 vs Sony A6500 Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
- Launched April 2017
- Replacement is Sony A9 II
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
- Announced October 2016
- Superseded the Sony A6300
Sony A9 vs Sony A6500 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Sony A9 vs Sony A6500, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the A9 (24MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is fairly comparable but the A9 (Full frame) and A6500 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A9 was unveiled 7 months later than the A6500 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A9 matches up against the A6500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A9 vs Sony A6500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A9 and Sony Alpha a6500. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A9 Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony A6500
A9 | A6500 | |||
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Announced | April 2017 | October 2016 | More recent by 7 months | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 922k | Sharper display (+518k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Sony A9
A6500 | A9 |
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Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony A6500
A9 | A6500 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Sony A9 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A9 has got outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony A6500 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).
Check out the Sony A9 vs Sony A6500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A9 compared to the A6500.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A9 and A6500 is 65 and 81 respectively.
Sony A9 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A9 and A6500.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The A9 provides the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The fresher A9 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony A9 vs Sony A6500 Specifications
Sony Alpha A9 | Sony Alpha a6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A9 | Sony Alpha a6500 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2017-04-19 | 2016-10-06 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 693 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 121 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 gr (1.48 lbs) | 453 gr (1.00 lbs) |
Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") | 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 92 | 85 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.9 | 24.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | 13.7 |
DXO Low light score | 3517 | 1405 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 photographs | 350 photographs |
Battery style | 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 + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Two | One |
Retail cost | $4,498 | $1,298 |