Sony Alpha A9 Mirrorless Digital Camera ILCE-9

Overview

Bringing the speed Sony mirrorless shooters have been waiting for, the Alpha a9 Mirrorless Digital Camera takes impressive multimedia capabilities and ups the processing capabilities for ultra-fast continuous shooting. Making use of a 24.2MP full-frame Exmor RS stacked CMOS sensor and BIONZ X image processor, the a9 is capable of shooting at up to 20 fps, recording UHD 4K video internally, and shooting with an expanded sensitivity range to ISO 204,800. Balancing the quickness of the processor is a well-matched 693-point phase-detection autofocus system that covers 93% of the image area for accurate and quick subject tracking in a variety of lighting conditions. Additionally, complementing both the imaging and focusing assets, the a9 also sports 5-axis SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization to minimize the appearance of camera shake when shooting handheld.

Physical Construction

Matching its professional imaging capabilities is a well-rounded physical construction that is fully weather-sealed for use in trying environmental conditions. For clear, uncompromised viewing, a quad-VGA OLED Tru-Finder is featured with an impressive 3.686m-dot resolution and 120 fps refresh rate for clear, bright, and smooth eye-level viewing. Alternatively, a 3.0" 1.44m-dot tilting touchscreen LCD is also available to benefit working from high and low angles. Dual SD memory card slots, a customizable menu system, and a variety of physical control dials further round out the camera's intuitive design, and built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enables wireless image sharing and remote camera control from linked mobile devices.

Key Features

• 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor RS Stacked CMOS Sensor: Poised for speed, the a9 features a first-for-full-frame 24.2MP Exmor RS stacked CMOS that affords impressively quick readout speeds to benefit up to 20 fps continuous shooting and UHD 4K video recording.
• BIONZ X Image Processor: Working in conjunction with the stacked CMOS sensor, this processor ensures quick processing speeds to keep up with fast-paced shooting applications.
• 693-Point Phase-Detection AF: Covering 93% of the image area, this autofocus system incorporates 693 points along with 25 contrast-detection areas for quick and precise focusing.
• 5-Axis SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization: This system compensates for five different types of camera shake encountered during handheld shooting of stills and video.
• UHD 4K Video Recording: Internal recording of UHD 4K movies is possible in multiple frame rates up to 30 fps.

Body Design

The quad-VGA OLED Tru-Finder features a 3.686m-dot resolution and a 0.78x magnification for bright and clear viewing. The EVF also sports a Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating to reduce reflections and a high 120 fps refresh rate can be used to reduce lag for a smoother viewing experience. Additionally, a fluorine coating has been applied to the outermost viewfinder element to benefit cleaning.

Connectivity

• Built-in Wi-Fi: Enables the a9 to instantly share imagery to mobile devices for direct sharing online to social networking, via email, and to cloud storage sites.
• Bluetooth Connectivity: Allows for location data acquisition.
• Integrated LAN Terminal: Enables making wired FTP transfers for notably fast transfer speeds.

Physical Specifications

• Weight: 673g (1.48lb / 23.74oz)
• Dimensions: 127 x 96 x 63mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.48)
• Battery Life (CIPA): 650 shots

Other Features

• Orientation Sensor: Yes
• GPS: None