Sony Alpha ILCE-9M3 2023
A 24.6MP full-frame global shutter sensor eliminates rolling shutter distortion, enabling 120fps blackout-free bursts with full AF/AE tracking and a 1/80,000 sec maximum shutter speed. 8-stop IBIS and flash synchronization at all shutter speeds up to 1/80,000s allow distortion-free handheld capture even with strobe lighting. It is designed for professional sports and wildlife photographers who need absolutely distortion-free capture of split-second action.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong burst (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong af (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong video (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (18th percentile)
- Below average display (28th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.6 MP |
| Processor | BIONZ XR |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 |
| Log Profile | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha ILCE-9M3 | Fujifilm X-H2S | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Nikon Z Z8 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.6MP full-frame | 26.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 315 | 1053 | 493 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | 120 | 40 | 75 | 10 | 120 | 15 |
| Video | 4K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 726 | 579 | 721 | 511 | 907 | 580 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha ILCE-9M3 | 77.3 | 38.1 | 52 | 97.7 | 68.7 | 60.3 | 46 | 28 | 18.1 | 60.1 | 98.4 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.4 | 96.1 | 93.5 | 92.6 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 98.8 | 94.3 | 93.2 | 94.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 86.6 | 88.9 | 96.3 | 94.6 | 97.1 | 61.5 | 90.4 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 75.8 | 96.5 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.8 | 95 | 85.4 | 86.4 | 82.5 | 86.8 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 91.3 | 93.6 | 86.8 | 99.8 | 98.6 | 69.9 | 90.1 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 60.8 | 92.6 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 81.3 | 84.7 | 93.6 | 90.4 | 68.7 | 46.8 | 92.8 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 99.9 | 96.5 |
Usage Scores
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