Sony wanted to make its camera manufacturing potential known to the world. With this new A9 line, the brand tries to compete in a key sector for brands such as Canon and Nikon, this sector is the most exquisite when choosing their new equipment and where much higher amounts of money than normal are handled.
Sony a9 Specifications
In this table we will show you which are the main features of the model Sony a9model, both in photography and video, and then we will show you its quality in practice.
SONY A9 | |
SENSOR | 24.2-megapixel Exmor RS CMOS |
FOCUS (AF) | Hybrid autofocus, 693 points |
VIEWER | 1.3 cm (0.5 type), OLED Quad-VGA electronic (color) display with 3,686,400 points |
DISPLAY | 7.5 cm TFT (type 3.0), with 1,440,000 dots, touch-sensitive and angle adjustable (upwards up to approx. 107 degrees, downwards up to approx. 41 degrees) |
ISO | ISO 100-51,200 (upgradeable to ISO 50-204,800) |
SHOTS PER SECOND | High continuous shooting: max. 20 fps JPEG extra fine L: 362 frames, JPEG fine L: 362 frames, JPEG standard L: 362 frames, RAW: 241 frames, RAW+JPG: 222 frames, RAW (uncompressed): 128 frames, RAW (uncompressed)+JPG: 118 frames |
STABILIZER | 5 axes (compensation effect up to 5.5 steps) |
STORAGE | Slot 1: for SD memory card (UHS-I/II compliant) Slot 2: multiple for Memory Stick Duo™/SD memory card (UHS-I compliant) |
VIDEO RESOLUTION | XAVC S format, AVCHD, version 2.0, MP4 Size: XAVC S 4K: 3,840 x 2,160 (30p, 100M) |
BATTERY | Approx. 673 g (with battery and card) |
MONTURA | Type E |
WEIGHT | 673 g |
STARTING PRICE (BODY ONLY) | 5300 € |
Features
The new Sony A9 features a unique mount that combines the most advanced imaging technologies the brand has to offer, through the E-mount for APS-C and full frame, photo and video, for amateurs and professionals.
The E-mount of the A9 is compact and lightweight. Use full-frame lenses on APS-C bodies, or E-mount lenses on professional camcorders.
The design featured in this Sony model is comprehensive and takes advantage of in-body algorithms to achieve fast and accurate AF, shutter speeds and image stabilization. In addition, the optical design combined with our high-resolution bodies ensures sharpness throughout the frame.
This machine also offers a reliable and smooth approach. Viewing angle fluctuation and axial shift are reduced, and the click-free iris control will give you the handling you need.
Images of the Sony a9
Opinion about the Sony a9
The Sony A9 is a camera with an E-mount system, which increases the capacity of expression of all photographers, both professionals and those who love photography and dedicate their free time to enjoy it. You will be able to record videos and capture the best photos thanks to its high quality functions.
