Let’s compare the Sony Alpha ILCE-A7S II vs Sony Alpha ILCE-A9.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. In this side-by-side review, we will be comparing Sony Alpha ILCE-A7S II and Sony Alpha ILCE-A9. Both cameras have 35mm sensors but Sony Alpha ILCE-A7S II has a 12.2 MP and Sony Alpha ILCE-A9 has a 24.2 MP resolution.
Sony Alpha ILCE-A7S II | Sony Alpha ILCE-A9 | |
Sensor and Camera Features | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Megapixels | 12.2 | 24.2 |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Format | 35mm | 35mm |
SLR Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
Crop Factor | 1.0x | 1.0x |
AA Filter | Fixed | Fixed |
Image Resolution | 4240 x 2832 (12.0 MP, 3:2) | 6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2) |
Body Image Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
Native ISO | Min 100 - Max 102400 | Min 100 - Max 51200 |
Full ISO Settings | Auto, 100 - 102,400, expandable to 50 - 409,600 | AUTO, ISO 100 - 51200, expandable to ISO 50 - 204800 |
Startup Time | 2.9 seconds | 1.2 seconds |
AF System and Shooting | ||
Auto Focus Type | 169-point contrast-detect AF: Wide (169 points), Center, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Zone, Expand Flexible Spot, Lock-on AF (Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expand Flexible Spot) | Fast Hybrid AF: Wide (693 points (phase-detection AF), 25 points (contrast-detection AF)) / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expanded Flexible Spot / Lock-on AF (Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expanded Flexible Spot) |
Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode | Auto, 100 - 102,400, expandable to 50 - 409,600 | AUTO, ISO 100 - 51200, expandable to ISO 50 - 204800 |
Shutter Speed Range | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/32000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode | Yes | Yes |
JPEG Buffer Size | 63 | 364 |
AW Buffer Size | 28 | 240 |
Screen/viewfinder | ||
LCD | 3.0 | 3.0 |
LCD Resolution | 1,228,800 dots (307,200 px) | 1,440,000 dots (360,000 px) |
Touchscreen | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen | Yes | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen | No | No |
Selfie Screen | No | No |
Top Deck Display | No | No |
Focus Peaking | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | EVF / LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type | EVF: 0.51-inch 2.4M-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter, 23mm eyepoint from the eyepiece lens, 18.5 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m-1 (CIPA standard) | EVF: 1.3 cm (0.5 type) 3,686K-dot Quad VGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0m-1 diopter, Approx. 23mm eyepoint from the eyepiece lens, 18.5mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m-1 (CIPA standard), STD 60fps / HI 120fps, eye sensor |
Focus Peaking | Yes | Yes |
Video Features | ||
Video Resolution | 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) | 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) |
Video File Format | XAVC-S, AVCHD 2.0, MP4 with stereo sound | XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
Memory Card Type | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
Dual Card Slot | No | Yes |
SD UHS Support | Slot1:SD UHS-II; 2:MS/SD UHS-I | |
Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
Flash and Internal Connections | ||
Built-in Flash | No | No |
Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/250 |
Internal connections | Micro HDMI (Type-D), Multi Micro USB connector, Stereo microphone jack (3.5mm), Stereo headphone jack (3.5mm) | Multi-Terminal Micro USB (with remote support), Type-D Micro HDMI, 1000Base-T Ethernet, 3.5mm Microphone and Headphone Jacks, Sync Terminal |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
NFC | Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth | No | Yes |
Built-In GPS | No | No |
USB Type | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,Ethernet,Bluetooth,WiFi |
Physical | ||
Battery Life (CIPA) | 310 shots | 480 shots |
Battery Types | Lithium-ion rechargeable | NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Weight | 22.1 oz (627 g) includes batteries | 23.7 oz (673 g) includes batteries |
Size | 5.0 x 3.8 x 2.4 in. (127 x 96 x 60 mm) | 5.0 x 3.8 x 2.5 in. (127 x 96 x 63 mm) |
Price | ||
Price | Buy starting from $2,198.00 |
Buy starting from $3,498.00 |
Release Date | 2015-10-15 | 2017-04-15 |