Camera Details

Sony
a9
$4,499~
MSRP (prices vary)
Released: May 26, 2017
Full-Frame
Sensor
24.2MP
Resolution
4K
Max Video
โ
IBIS
20fps
Burst
693
AF Points
Full Specifications
Imaging
| Sensor Type | Stacked CMOS |
|---|---|
| Sensor Size | Full-Frame |
| Effective Resolution | 24.2 MP |
| Max Image Size | 4K |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
Exposure Control
| ISO Range (Native) | 50 โ 51200 |
|---|---|
| ISO Range (Extended) | 25 โ 204800 |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/32000 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 |
Still Image Capture
| Continuous Shooting | 20 fps |
|---|---|
| Buffer (RAW) | 239 shots |
Video Capture
| Max Resolution | 4K |
|---|---|
| 8K Recording | โ |
| 4K Recording | Up to 30p |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 120p |
| 10-bit Internal | Yes |
| Recording Limit | 29 min |
| Log Profiles | S-Log3 / HLG |
| Built-in Mic | Stereo |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
| Mic Input | Yes |
| HDMI Output | Micro (Type D) |
Focus
| Phase Detect Points | 693 |
|---|---|
| Contrast Detect Points | 425 |
| Low Light AF | -3 EV |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Vehicle AF | No |
Viewfinder
| EVF Type | OLED |
|---|---|
| EVF Resolution | 3.69M dots |
| EVF Magnification | 0.78x |
Monitor
| LCD Size | 3" |
|---|---|
| LCD Resolution | 1.44M dots |
| LCD Type | Tilting |
| Touch Screen | Yes |
Interface
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | v4.2 |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 |
| GPS | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $4,499 |
|---|---|
| Body Material | Magnesium Alloy |
| Dimensions | 126.9ร95.6ร63.0 mm |
| Weight | 673g (1.48 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| In-Body Stabilization | Yes |
| Battery Life (EVF) | 650 shots |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 840 shots |
| Battery Type | NP-FZ100 |
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