Sony A9 III a9 III Black 2023
Sony
97 Overall Score
vs
Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 12K LF
Blackmagic Design
42 Overall Score
Scores
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Video
Beginner
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Sony A9 III a9 III | Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 12K LF | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | 35.64 x 23.32 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS★ |
| Size | full-frame | — |
| Megapixels | 24.600000381469727 MP | 98 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 250★ | — |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | PhotoPhase Detection: 759VideoPhase Detection: 627 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/80000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 5"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 9.4M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.62 kg★ | — |
| Battery Life | 400 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony A9 III a9 III Black 2023
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (97th percentile)97th %ile
Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 12K LF
- Strong sensor (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong video (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong build (74th percentile)
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
- Below average burst (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sony A9 III a9 III Black 20230.015score per dollar
vs
Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 12K LF0.003score per dollar
Sony A9 III a9 III Black 2023 offers 5.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony A9 III a9 III
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 19 of 33 specs.
