Sony Alpha A9 Mark II Overview
First introduced in October, 2019,
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II is a 24 MP
Mirrorless with a Full frame
(35.6 x 23.8 mm) sized BSI-CMOS sensor.
Sony
replaced the older Sony A9
with Alpha A9 Mark II. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Sony A9 II with Sony A9
Proc and Cons of Sony A9 II
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model.
Compare Sony Alpha A9 Mark II with competitors in pro mirrorless cameras.
Built-in Wireless |
NFC Connectivity |
Tilting Screen |
3840 x 2160 (4K) Max Video Resolution |
AF Face Detection |
24MP High Resolution Sensor |
1440k dots Screen Resolution |
1/8000s Max Shutter Speed |
Manual Focus |
1/8000s Electronic Shutter Speed |
Microphone Port |
Environmental Sealing |
3686k dot Viewfinder Resolution |
2 Storage Slots |
Flash Sync Port |
Remote Control with a Smartphone |
Bluetooth Connectivity |
5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization |
Touch Screen |
External Flash |
RAW Support |
51200 Max Native ISO |
20.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
690 shots Long Battery Life |
Manual Exposure Mode |
UHS-II Memory Card Support |
Headphone Port |
Timelapse Recording |
693 Focus Points |
5 AE Bracketing Range |
Focus Bracketing |
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II has an Overall Score of 91/100
and ranked #14 out of 214
in Mirrorless cameras, and ranked #14
out of 1222 in all cameras.
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Physical Dimensions of Sony A9 II
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II weighs 678g and has external dimensions
of 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.08 x 3.78 x 2.99"). Considering that the average weight
of Pro Mirrorless cameras is 691g,
Sony A9 II
is 13 grams less than the average weight of cameras in this category.
Sony A9 II is less by 8mm
more than the average length in Pro Mirrorless.
Weight Comparison
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Thickness Comparison
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Size Compared to Major Competitors
|
Model |
Weight |
Alpha A9 Mark II |
Dimensions |
Alpha A9 Mark II |
|
Sony A7R IV
|
665 g
|
678 g
|
129 x 96 x 78 mm
|
129 x 96 x 76 mm
|
|
Sony A9
|
673 g
|
678 g
|
127 x 96 x 63 mm
|
129 x 96 x 76 mm
|
|
Sony A7 III
|
650 g
|
678 g
|
127 x 96 x 74 mm
|
129 x 96 x 76 mm
|
|
Canon 1D X III
|
1440 g
|
678 g
|
158 x 168 x 83 mm
|
129 x 96 x 76 mm
|
|
Sony A7R III
|
657 g
|
678 g
|
127 x 96 x 74 mm
|
129 x 96 x 76 mm
|
|
Nikon Z7
|
675 g
|
678 g
|
134 x 101 x 68 mm
|
129 x 96 x 76 mm
|
|
Nikon D850
|
1015 g
|
678 g
|
146 x 124 x 79 mm
|
129 x 96 x 76 mm
|
|
Canon R
|
660 g
|
678 g
|
136 x 98 x 84 mm
|
129 x 96 x 76 mm
|
Specifications of Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
General |
Brand |
Sony
|
Model |
Alpha A9 Mark II |
Announced |
October, 2019 |
Body Type |
SLR-style mirrorless |
Lens |
Lens Mount |
Sony E |
Manual Focus |
|
Focal Lens Multiplier |
1 |
Number of Lenses |
116 |
Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
Screen |
Screen Size |
3" |
Screen Type |
Tilting |
Screen Resolution |
1440k pixels |
Touch Screen |
|
Live View |
|
Viewfinder |
Viewfinder |
Electronic |
Viewfinder Resolution |
3686 |
Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
Viewfinder Magnification |
0.78 |
Autofocus |
AF Touch |
|
AF Continuous |
|
AF Single |
|
AF Tracking |
|
AF Selective |
|
AF Center |
|
AF Multi Area |
|
AF Live View |
|
AF Face Detection |
|
AF Contrast Detection |
|
AF Phase Detection |
|
Number of Focus Points |
693 |
Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
Photography Features |
RAW Support |
|
Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
Max Shutter Speed |
1/8000 sec |
Continuous Shooting |
20.0 fps |
Shutter Priority |
|
Aperture Priority |
|
Manual Exposure Mode |
|
Exposure Compensation |
|
Custom White Balance |
|
Image Stabilization |
|
Built-in Flash |
|
Flash Range |
no built-in flash |
Flash Modes |
Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
External Flash |
|
AE Bracketing |
|
AE Bracketing Range |
±5 EV |
WB Bracketing |
|
Sensor |
Sensor Size |
Full frame |
Sensor Type |
BSI-CMOS |
Sensor Dimensions |
- mm |
Sensor Area |
0.0 mm² |
Sensor Resolution |
24 MP |
Max Image Resolution |
6000 x 4000 |
Max Native ISO |
51200 |
Min Native ISO |
100 |
Max Boosted ISO |
204800 |
Min Boosted ISO |
50 |
Video Features |
4K |
|
Max Video Resolution |
3840 x 2160 |
Video Formats |
MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Timelapse Recording |
|
Microphone Port |
|
Headphone Port |
|
Exposure Modes |
Multi-Segment |
|
Average |
|
Spot |
|
Partial |
|
AF-Area |
|
Center Weighted |
|
Connectivity |
GPS |
None |
Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Bluetooth |
|
HDMI |
|
USB |
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
Battery |
Battery Life |
690 shots |
Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Model |
NP-FZ100 |
Physical |
Weight |
678 g |
Physical Dimensions |
129 x 96 x 76 mm |
Environmental Sealing |
|
Water Proof |
|
Dust Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Crush Proof |
|
Freeze Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Storage |
Storage Type |
Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage Slots |
2 |
Other Features |
Self Timer |
|
Selfie Friendly |
|