Sony Alpha a9 II Black 2017
A 24MP full-frame sensor paired with 20fps mechanical burst shooting and 693-point autofocus delivers blackout-free tracking for critical moments. Its weather-sealed, lightweight 120g body and 3.7M-dot EVF provide a rugged yet clear window into fast action. This camera is best for sports and wildlife photographers who need uncompromising speed and subject detection in unpredictable conditions.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong evf (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong af (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong display (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong burst (82nd percentile) 82nd
Cons
- Below average video (24th percentile)
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24 MP |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 693 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 20 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 3.69 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a9 II | Fujifilm X-T5 | Nikon Z Z9 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 693 | 425 | 493 | 1053 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 20 | 15 | 30 | 40 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | 4K | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 120 | 557 | 1160 | 609 | 658 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a9 II | 93.6 | 94.7 | 72.1 | 81.7 | 23.9 | 51.3 | 46.7 | 87.2 | 64.6 | 27.2 | 36 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 90.2 | 91.4 | 94.4 | 84 | 93.3 | 99.1 | 97 | 87.2 | 90.3 | 97.7 | 95.1 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 92 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 96 | 98.9 | 71.1 | 98.1 | 87.2 | 95.4 | 93.8 | 88.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.9 | 90.5 | 95.1 | 93.5 | 98.5 | 65 | 97.5 | 99 | 95.4 | 93.8 | 99.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Compare | 97.8 | 90.7 | 96.1 | 91.5 | 94.3 | 55.4 | 92.7 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 93.8 | 88.4 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 98 | 85.1 | 94.8 | 86.2 | 48.4 | 95.9 | 87.2 | 89.2 | 84.6 | 88.4 |
Usage Scores
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