Sony A9 vs Sony A55
65 Imaging
73 Features
93 Overall
81
67 Imaging
56 Features
80 Overall
65
Sony A9 vs Sony A55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
- Announced April 2017
- Later Model is Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Revealed August 2010
- Newer Model is Sony A57
Sony A9 vs Sony A55 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Sony A9 vs Sony A55, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both offered by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A9 (24MP) and A55 (16MP) and the A9 (Full frame) and A55 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe A9 was brought out 6 years after the A55 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the A9 grades vs the A55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A9 vs Sony A55 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A9 & Sony SLT-A55. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A9 Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony A55
A9 | A55 | |||
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Revealed | April 2017 | August 2010 | More modern by 81 months | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 921k | Sharper display (+519k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Sony A9
A55 | A9 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony A55
A9 | A55 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Sony A9 vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A9 provides physical dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Contrast the Sony A9 vs Sony A55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A9 vs the A55.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the A9 and A55 is 65 and 67 respectively.
Sony A9 vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A9 and A55.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A9 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A9 will produce extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer A9 should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Sony A9 vs Sony A55 Specifications
Sony Alpha A9 | Sony SLT-A55 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A9 | Sony SLT-A55 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2017-04-19 | 2010-08-24 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ X | Bionz |
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 | 24MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 693 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 121 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,440k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686k dot | 1,150k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 673 grams (1.48 lbs) | 500 grams (1.10 lbs) |
Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 92 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.9 | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 3517 | 816 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 images | 380 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Cost at release | $4,498 | $800 |