Sony Alpha a9
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Sony Alpha a9 review: 61 facts and highlights
1. megapixels
24.2MP
Panono Camera: 108MP
2. sensor size
The larger the sensor the more light the sensor captures yielding in better image quality.
35.9 x 24mm
Polaroid Snap: 81.2 x 25.4mm
3. focus points
The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.
693
Sony Alpha a7 III: 693
4. continuous shooting at high resolution
Fast continuous shooting is useful for catching action shots.
20fps
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II: 60fps
5. has a flip-out screen
Flip-out screens are useful for doing tricky shots.
Sony Alpha a9
27% have it
6. maximum light sensitivity
With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.
204800 ISO
Nikon D7500 + Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR: 1640000 ISO
7. longer battery life
CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.
650shots
Nikon D3x: 4400shots
8. video recording (main camera)
The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
2160 x 30fps
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II: 2160 x 60fps
9. weight
673g
HTC Re: 65.5g
10. Has WiFi
The device can connect to WiFi.
Sony Alpha a9
38% have it
11. has a stereo microphone
A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.
Sony Alpha a9
50% have it
12. Has phase detection autofocus for photos
A phase detection autofocus is much faster than a contrast detection autofocus, allowing for sharper images.
Sony Alpha a9
31% have it
13. has built-in optical image stabilization
Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.
Sony Alpha a9
46% have it
14. has AF tracking
With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.
Sony Alpha a9
72% have it
15. has a microphone in
A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
Sony Alpha a9
25% have it
16. has a 24p cinema mode
24p is a video format (24 frames per second) traditionally used in cinema. Nowadays, it is used to create film-like motion characteristics.
Sony Alpha a9
26% have it
17. Weather sealed
Device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures due to any kind of weather.
Sony Alpha a9
20% have it
18. width
127mm
DxO One: 26.2mm
19. volume
768.1cm³
Fujifilm FinePix X-Pro1: 0cm³
20. higher resolution (screen)
A higher screen resolution provides a sharper image, making it easier to review your photos.
1228.8k dots
Fujifilm X-T1 + XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS: 1040000k dots
21. Has a built-in focus motor
The focus motor moves the lens in order to autofocus. For system cameras, having a focus motor in the camera's body allows you to use a wide range of lenses, including lenses which do not have their own focus motor. For compact cameras, a focus motor is usually built-in.
Sony Alpha a9
17% have it
22. height
96mm
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V: 39mm
23. can be controlled remotely
A remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional.
Sony Alpha a9
45% have it
24. has sensor shift stabilization
With sensor shift, the image sensor (rather than the lens) moves to counterbalance any vibration of the camera. This means the image will be stabilised regardless of what lens is being used.
Sony Alpha a9
18% have it
25. has continuous autofocus when recording movies
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
Sony Alpha a9
65% have it
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