Sony A9 vs Sony A77 II
65 Imaging
73 Features
93 Overall
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62 Imaging
65 Features
85 Overall
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Sony A9 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Revealed April 2017
- Replacement is Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 50 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Introduced May 2014
- Older Model is Sony A77
Sony A9 vs Sony A77 II Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the Sony A9 vs Sony A77 II, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the A9 (24MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is very well matched but the A9 (Full frame) and A77 II (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A9 was launched 2 years later than the A77 II and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A9 grades vs the A77 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A9 vs Sony A77 II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A9 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A9 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony A77 II
A9 | A77 II | |||
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Introduced | April 2017 | May 2014 | Fresher by 36 months | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 1229k | Crisper display (+211k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sony A9
A77 II | 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 A77 II
A9 | A77 II | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Sony A9 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A9 enjoys physical dimensions 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 A77 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony A9 vs Sony A77 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A9 versus the A77 II.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A9 and A77 II is 65 and 62 respectively.
Sony A9 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A9 and A77 II.
Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor sizing. The A9 provides the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler. The fresher A9 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Sony A9 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A9 vs Sony A77 II Specifications
Sony Alpha A9 | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A9 | Sony SLT-A77 II |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2017-04-19 | 2014-05-21 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 surface area | 847.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 693 | 79 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 121 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync | Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 673 grams (1.48 pounds) | 647 grams (1.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 92 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.9 | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 3517 | 1013 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 photos | 480 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Cost at release | $4,498 | $1,198 |