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.
Type mirrorless
AF Points 693 pts
Burst 20 fps
Video 4K
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 120 g
47 Overall Score
Price €0
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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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