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| Predecessor: |
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| Successor: |
Sony A9 II
A9 vs A9 II
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| Model Number: |
A9 |
GFX 50R |
| Alternate Model Number(s): |
ILCE-9 |
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| Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Retail Price: |
$4499.00 |
$4499.95 |
| Street Price: |
$2,995.00 |
$4,598.50 |
| Date Available: |
2017-04-15 |
2018-10-25 |
| Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight: |
23.7 oz
(673 g)
includes batteries
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27.3 oz
(775 g)
includes batteries
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| Size: |
5.0 x
3.8 x
2.5 in.
(127 x
96 x
63 mm)
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6.3 x
3.8 x
2.6 in.
(161 x
97 x
66 mm)
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| Waterproof: |
No |
No |
| Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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| Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
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| Effective Megapixels: |
24.2 |
51.4 |
| Sensor Format: |
35mm |
Medium format |
| Sensor size: |
847.28mm2 (35.60mm x 23.80mm) |
1441.02mm2 (43.80mm x 32.90mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.93 microns |
5.31 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
0.8x |
| Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
| Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
Yes |
No |
| DxO Sensor Score: |
92 |
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| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
24.9 |
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| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
13.3 |
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| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
3,517 |
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| Image Resolution: |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2),
3936 x 2624
(10.3 MP,
3:2),
3008 x 2000
(6.0 MP,
3:2),
6000 x 3376
(20.3 MP,
16:9),
3936 x 2216
(8.7 MP,
16:9),
3008 x 1688
(5.1 MP,
16:9) |
8256 x 6192
(51.1 MP,
4:3),
8256 x 5504
(45.4 MP,
3:2),
8256 x 4640
(38.3 MP,
16:9),
6192 x 6192
(38.3 MP,
1:1),
8256 x 3048
(25.2 MP,
Other),
7744 x 6192
(48.0 MP,
5:4),
7232 x 6192
(44.8 MP,
Other),
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3),
4000 x 2663
(10.7 MP,
3:2),
4000 x 2248
(9.0 MP,
16:9),
2992 x 2992
(9.0 MP,
1:1),
4000 x 1480
(5.9 MP,
Other),
3744 x 3000
(11.2 MP,
5:4),
3504 x 3000
(10.5 MP,
Other) |
| Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.31), RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3 compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG, 14-bit RAW (uncompressed or lossless compressed); RAW+JPEG; 24-bit TIFF (in-camera RAW conversion) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: |
20.0 |
3.0 |
| Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (30p/25p)
1920x1080 (1p/2p/3p/4p/6p/8p/12p/15p)
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1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p/23.98p)
1280x720 (30p/25p/24p/23.98p)
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| Movie File Format: |
XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, Audio: Linear PCM 48KHz stereo sound) |
| Composite Video Out: |
No |
No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
n/a |
| HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
| HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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| Lens Mount: |
Sony E |
FUJINON G Mount |
| Lens: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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| Focal Length (actual): |
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| Zoom Ratio: |
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| Aperture Range: |
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| Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
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| Macro Focus Range: |
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| Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
| Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
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| Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
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| Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: |
Fast Hybrid AF: Wide (693 points (phase-detection AF), 25 points (contrast-detection AF)) / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expanded Flexible Spot / Lock-on AF (Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expanded Flexible Spot) |
Contrast Detection: 425 points; Single Point AF: 13x9 / 25x17 (Changeable Size of AF Frame Among 6 Types); Zone AF: 3x3 / 5x5 / 7x7 from 117 Areas on 13x9 Grid; Wide/Tracking AF: (Up to 9 Area); Single AF / Continuous AF / MF; Touch AF supported |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
| Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Viewfinder: |
EVF / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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| Viewfinder Type: |
EVF: 1.3 cm (0.5 type) 3,686K-dot Quad VGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0m-1 diopter, Approx. 23mm eyepoint from the eyepiece lens, 18.5mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m-1 (CIPA standard), STD 60fps / HI 120fps, eye sensor |
0.5-inch 3.69M-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 0.77x magnification (35mm eq.), 23mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter adjustment, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
Yes |
| EVF Resolution: |
3,686,400 dots (1,228,800 pixels)
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3,690,000 dots
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| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.78x |
0.77x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.78x |
0.61x |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: |
1,440,000 dots
(360,000 px)
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2,360,000 dots
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| Touchscreen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
| Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
| Max Playback Zoom: |
15.0x |
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| Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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| Maximum ISO (native): |
51200 |
12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
| ISO Settings: |
AUTO, ISO 100 - 51200, expandable to ISO 50 - 204800 |
Auto (1/2/3), 100-12800, expandable to 50-102400 |
| Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| White Balance Settings: |
Auto (with Priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (4 settings), Flash, Underwater, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation) |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Underwater, Custom, Color Temperature (K) |
| Shutter Speed Range: |
1/32000 - 30 sec |
1/16000 - 3600 sec |
| Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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| Metering Modes: |
1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight |
TTL 256-zone metering: Multi, Spot , Average, Center Weighted |
| Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: |
Picture Effect: Posterization (Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera (Normal / Cool / Warm / Green / Magenta), Soft High-key; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step) |
Film Simulation modes (PROVIA / Standard, Velvia / Vivid, ASTIA / Soft, Classic Chrome, PRO Neg.Hi, PRO Neg.Std, Black&White, Black&White+Ye Filter, Black&White+R Filter, Black&White+Gfilter, Sepia, ACROS, ACROS+Ye Filter, ACROS+R Filter, ACROS+G Filter), Dynamic range setting: AUTO, 100%, 200%, 400% |
| Self Timer: |
2, 5, 10; 3/5 shots after 2/5/10 seconds |
10 or 2 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
| Built-in Flash: |
No |
No |
| Flash Modes: |
Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed Sync, Wireless; Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
TTL (Flash Auto / Standard / Slow Sync.), Manual, Off; Sync: 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain; Auto FP (HSS) |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
| Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
1/125 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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| External Flash Connection: |
Multi Interface Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
No |
No |
| Usable Memory Types: |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: |
UHS-II |
UHS-II |
| Other Memory: |
Slot1:SD UHS-II; 2:MS/SD UHS-I |
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| Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3 compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG |
14-bit RAW (uncompressed or lossless compressed); RAW+JPEG; 24-bit TIFF (in-camera RAW conversion) |
| Movie File Format: |
XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, Audio: Linear PCM 48KHz stereo sound) |
| Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: |
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| Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
| NFC: |
Yes |
No |
| Bluetooth: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
| Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Headphone Jack: |
Yes |
No |
| External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,Ethernet,Bluetooth,WiFi |
USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
No |
| DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
| Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type: |
Optional via IR, USB , Ethernet or Wi-Fi/Bluetooth |
Via Wi-Fi or Remote Release RR-100 |
| Connections (extended): |
Multi Micro-B USB 2.0 (with remote support), Type-D Micro HDMI, 100Base-T Ethernet, 3.5mm Microphone and Headphone Jacks, Sync Terminal |
Micro HDMI (Type-D), USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen1), 2.5mm external mic/remote jack, 3.5mm headphone jack, DC input (15v) |
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| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
<0.3 |
1.10 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
<0.3 |
1.10 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
20.0 |
3.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
364 |
Unlimited |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
20.0 |
3.0 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
240 |
25 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
20.0 |
3.0 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
225 |
11 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.22 seconds |
0.44 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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| Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.097 seconds |
0.119 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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| Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.020 seconds |
0.102 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Default EFCS used. |
| Startup Time: |
1.2 seconds |
1.1 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: |
1.0 seconds |
0.9 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: |
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| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
650 shots |
400 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
480 shots |
400 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: |
105 minutes
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70 minutes
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| Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: |
NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
NP-T125 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary NP-T125 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Included Software: |
Capture One Express (for Sony) free download |
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| OS Compatibility: |
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| Notes & Features: |
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