Sony a9 ILCE9/B Black 2017
Its full-frame stacked CMOS sensor enables blackout-free 20fps continuous shooting with a 693-point phase-detection AF system covering 93% of the frame. A silent, vibration-free electronic shutter reaches 1/32,000 sec, paired with a weather-sealed body and 5-stop IBIS for discreet, stable operation in tough conditions. This camera is best for sports and wildlife photographers who cannot afford to miss a split-second moment.
About This Camera
Its full-frame stacked CMOS sensor enables blackout-free 20fps continuous shooting with a 693-point phase-detection AF system covering 93% of the frame. A silent, vibration-free electronic shutter reaches 1/32,000 sec, paired with a weather-sealed body and 5-stop IBIS for discreet, stable operation in tough conditions. This camera is best for sports and wildlife photographers who cannot afford to miss a split-second moment.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 24.2MP full-frame
- Af points 693
- Burst fps 20
- Video 4K @30fps
- Ibis
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 590
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong battery (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong af (90th percentile) 90th
Cons
- Below average video (21th percentile) 21th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.2 |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ X |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 693 |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 693Contrast Detection: 25 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 20 |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | No |
| Log Profile | No |
| Codec | XAVC S, AVCHD, MP4 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 3686400 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
| Battery Life | 480 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 micro-B |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony a9 ILCE9/B | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Nikon Z9 Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 693 | 425 | 1053 | 1053 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 20 | 20 | 40 | 30 | 75 | 60 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 590 | 579 | 609 | 1160 | 721 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony a9 ILCE9/B | 90 | 88.9 | 94.1 | 77.6 | 20.9 | 49.1 | 93.2 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 79.4 | 84.7 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.2 | 96.9 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 88.1 | 94.5 | 93 | 89.9 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
| Nikon Z9 Z9 Compare | 98.5 | 89.7 | 99.2 | 96 | 98 | 64.8 | 97.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 85 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.6 | 88.1 | 97.2 | 95.1 | 97.6 | 56 | 89.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 99.6 | 88.4 | 98.1 | 84.1 | 41.2 | 94.2 | 84.1 | 77.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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