The Sony A9 was a game-changer when launched in 2017, and now you can find some bargains on this superb camera
With the announcement of the new Sony Alpha 1, many photographers were taken aback by a set of features that really make the case for it being the perfect all-rounder. But it’s easy to forget that the ground-breaking Sony A9 was released just four years and remains a very viable camera.
And with the launch of the Sony A1, it seems a good bet that the A9 price tag is set to come down. In this guide we’ll explain why we think you should consider the A9 for your next camera purchase and round up the best Sony A9 deals you can find today.
Why buy the Sony A9?
- Date announced: 19th April 2017
- Price at launch: £4,5000/$4,500 (body only)
- Sensor size: Full-frame (35.8 x 23.9mm)
- Effective pixel count: 24.2 million
- Processor: Bionz X supported by memory integrated into the sensor
- Lens Mount: Sony E (FE)
- Viewfinder: 0.5-inch type OLED with 3,686,400 dots:
- Sensitivity range: ISO 100 – 51200 (expandable to ISO 50 – 204,800 with the mechanical shutter or ISO 100 -25,600 (ISO 50) with the electronic shutter
- AF system: 693-point wide area phase detection AF
- Monitor: Tilting 3-inch LCD with 1,440,000 dots
- Max shooting rate: 20fps with AF & AE tracking for up to 241 raw or 362 jpeg images
- Max video resolution: 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30p, 100M
- Storage: Dual card slots, Slot 1: SD(UHS-I/II compliant), Slot 2: Memory Stick Duo/SD (UHS-I)
- Dimensions: 126.9 x 95.6 x 63.0mm / 5 x 3 7/8 x 2 1/2 inches
- Weight: 673g / 1 lb 7.7 oz with battery and card
