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 (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong burst (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong af (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong video (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (21st percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 3 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
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-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 | 24.6MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 493 | 1053 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 120 | 15 | 30 | 40 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | 4K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 726 | 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 ILCE-9M3 | 79.6 | 39.8 | 53.7 | 98 | 69.7 | 60.6 | 46.7 | 30.1 | 21.2 | 62.7 | 98.6 |
| 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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