Focus Points
693
Weight
673 g
Sensor
Full frame
Video
2160 x 30 fps
Sony Alpha a9 features Bionz X processor, 3" display, 2280 mAh battery, 24.2 MP main camera.
Against the Alpha 7 IV + FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS, weighs 15g more at 673g. Compared to the Alpha 7 IV + FE 50mm F1.8, the Alpha a9 weighs 15g more at 673g. The Alpha a7 III weighs 23g more at 673g, and the Alpha 7 IV + FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS weighs 15g more at 673g.
Design
| Type i | MirrorlessSony Alpha a9 |
| Viewfinder i | Electronic viewfinder (EVF)Sony Alpha a9 |
| Is weather sealed (splashproof) i | ✔ (258 others) |
| Screen resolution i | 1440k dots (11 others) |
| Has a flip out screen i | ✔ (343 others) |
| Viewfinder coverage i | 100% (310 others) |
| Screen Size i | 3" (428 others) |
| Weight i | 673 g (2 others) |
Optics
| Sensor size i | Full frame (147 others) |
| Lens mount i | Sony ESony Alpha a9 |
| Focus points i | 693 (10 others) |
| Megapixels (main camera) i | 24.2 MP (42 others) |
| Maximum expanded iso i | 204800 ISO (47 others) |
| Has sensor shift stabilization i | ✔ (210 others) |
| Continuous shooting (mechanical) i | 20 fps (19 others) |
| Has af tracking i | ✔ (490 others) |
Videography
| Video recording (main camera) i | 2160 x 30 fps (123 others) |
| Has phase detection autofocus for videos i | ✔ (240 others) |
| Has continuous autofocus when recording movies i | ✔ (504 others) |
| Has a microphone input i | ✔ (334 others) |
| Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack i | ✔ |
| Has a stereo microphone i | ✔ (448 others) |
| Has Timelapse Function i | ✔ (289 others) |
| Movie bitrate i | 100 Mbps (46 others) |
| Number of microphones i | 1 (146 others) |
Battery
| Battery life (cipa) i | 650 shots (5 others) |
| Has a removable battery i | ✔ (571 others) |
| Has a rechargeable battery i | ✔ (585 others) |
| Has a battery level indicator i | ✔ (585 others) |
| Battery Power i | 2280 mAh (38 others) |
Miscellaneous
| Usb version i | 2 (386 others) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the viewfinder coverage of the Sony Alpha a9?
At 100%, the Sony Alpha a9 ranks #1 out of 400 — see ranking camera products — one of the Highest viewfinder coverage in this category.
What is the maximum expanded iso of the Sony Alpha a9?
At 204800 ISO, the Sony Alpha a9 is 197% above the category average for maximum expanded iso, ranking #16 out of 567 — see ranking camera products.
What is the focus points of the Sony Alpha a9?
At 693, the Sony Alpha a9 is 101% above the category average for focus points, ranking #51 out of 482 — see ranking camera products.
What is the continuous shooting (mechanical) of the Sony Alpha a9?
At 20 fps, the Sony Alpha a9 is 101% above the category average for continuous shooting (mechanical), ranking #36 out of 562 — see ranking camera products.
What is the movie bitrate of the Sony Alpha a9?
At 100 Mbps, the Sony Alpha a9 is 73% below the category average for movie bitrate, ranking #138 out of 222 — see ranking camera products.
How big is the Sony Alpha a9 battery?
At 2280 mAh, the Sony Alpha a9 is 45% above the category average for battery capacity, ranking #30 out of 441 — see ranking camera products.
How heavy is the Sony Alpha a9?
At 673 g, the Sony Alpha a9 is 41% above the category average for weight, ranking #444 out of 588 — see ranking camera products.
What is the battery life of the Sony Alpha a9?
At 650 shots, the Sony Alpha a9 is 24% above the category average for battery life (cipa), ranking #108 out of 559 — see ranking camera products.
What is the screen resolution of the Sony Alpha a9?
At 1440k dots, the Sony Alpha a9 is 21% above the category average for screen resolution, ranking #119 out of 491 — see ranking camera products.
Does the Sony Alpha a9 have a 3.5mm headphone jack?
Yes, the Sony Alpha a9 has a 3.5mm headphone jack. This feature is found in 68% of cameras.
How does it compare?
How does the Sony Alpha a9's weight compare to similar camerass?
At 673 g, the Sony Alpha a9 trails the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 (1.02 kg) by 100%.
How does the Sony Alpha a9's continuous shooting (mechanical) compare to similar camerass?
At 20 fps, the Sony Alpha a9 leads the Canon EOS R8 (6 fps) by 70%.
How does the Sony Alpha a9's focus points compare to similar camerass?
At 693, the Sony Alpha a9 leads the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 (225) by 68%.
How does the Sony Alpha a9's battery life (cipa) compare to similar camerass?
At 650 shots, the Sony Alpha a9 leads the Canon EOS R8 (220 shots) by 66%.
How does the Sony Alpha a9's movie bitrate compare to similar camerass?
At 100 Mbps, the Sony Alpha a9 trails the Canon EOS R8 (230 Mbps) by 57%.
How does the Sony Alpha a9's battery capacity compare to similar camerass?
At 2280 mAh, the Sony Alpha a9 leads the Canon EOS R8 (1040 mAh) by 54%.
How does the Sony Alpha a9's screen resolution compare to similar camerass?
At 1440k dots, the Sony Alpha a9 leads the Sony Alpha a7 III (921.6k dots) by 36%.
How does the Sony Alpha a9's screen size compare to similar camerass?
At 3", the Sony Alpha a9 trails the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 (3.2") by 6%.