Sony a9 (ILCE-9) detail page

Basic data
Name :	a9 (ILCE-9)
Manufacturer :	Sony
Mount	E-mount
Release year :	2017
Production status :	Discontinued
Last firmware:	6.00 (09/2019)
Firmware download:	EU \| US \| Asia
Sensor
Type:	CMOS
Format:	Full frame (1x)
Total pixel number:	28 MP
Effective pixel number:	24 MP
Sensor pitch:	5.93 µm
Sensor area:	8.47 cm²
Pixel density:	2.83 MP/cm²
Size:	35.6 x 23.8mm
Max. resolution:	6000 x 4000 px
ISO range:	100-25600 (50-204800)
Sensor stabilisation:	Yes (5-Axis)
Focusing
AF sensors:	425
Aditional features:	693 focal plane phase detection AF points
Fast hybrid AF:	Yes
Modes :	AFS (Single-shot AF) AFC (Continuous AF) AFA (Automatic AF) DMF (Direct manual focus)
AF range (EV):	-3 - 20
AF assist (IR):	Yes
AF lens adjustments:	Yes
AF/MF button (rear):	Yes
AF range limiter:	No
Focus peaking:	Yes
Eye start:	Yes
Metering
Type:	1200 zone evaluative metering from main sensor
Range (EV):	-3 - 20
AEL button:	Yes
Exposure modes:	P-S-A-M iAuto iAuto+
Program shift:	Yes
Manual shift:	Yes
Scene modes:	portrait landscape closeup sport night view night portrait hand-held night shot sunset anti motion blur 3 preset modes
Exposure compensation:	+/- 5EV (1/3EV or 1/2EV steps)
Flash
Built-in:	No
Shoe Type	Multi Interface
Sync speed:	1/250
PC Sync connector:	No
Ratio control:	Yes
Flash modes:	normal red-eye reduction rear sync slow sync wireless
Flash exp. compensation:	± 3 (1/2), ± 3 (1/3)
Shooting
Max. shutter speed (s):	1/8000 ( 1/32000 el.)
Electronic first curtain:	Yes
Electronic (silent) shutter:	Yes
FPS w AF:	20 (20 FPS in Speed-priority Continuous mode)
Drive modes:	Single Continuous Speed-priority Continuous 10 seconds and 2 seconds Self-timer Continuous Self-timer Bracketing
Exposure bracketing (EV):	3 frames 1/3; 1/2; 2/3; 2; 3 5 frames 1/3; 1/2; 2/3
MLU:	not needed
Wired remote conection:	Multi Terminal
Wireless remote:	Yes, optional
DOF preview:	No
Tethered control:	Yes
A-mount adapters:	LA-EA3, LA-E4
GPS:	No
Viewfinder
Type:	electronic
Vievfinder Resolution (px):	1280×960
Magnification:	78 x
Eye relief (from frame):	23mm (18.5mm)
Diopter adjustement:	-4 +3
Back LCD
Live view	Yes
LCD size:	3"
LCD resolution:	1440000px
LCD tilt - swivel:	Yes - No
Touchscreen:	Yes - No
Image options
Output resolutions:	6000×4000 3936×2624 3008×2000 3936×2624(APS-C) 3008×2000(APS-C) 1968×1312(APS-C)
WB settings:	auto daylight shade cloudy tungsten fluorescent flash underwater direct entry custom (3 presets)
Color spaces:	sRGB, Adobe RGB
NR Off option:	Yes
NR levels:	On, Off, multi-frame
DRO:	Off advanced auto manual (5 levels)
Auto HDR:	Yes
RAW:	compressed ARW 2.3
Video features
Video capabilities:	Yes
Resolution:	3840x2160(30p 25p 24p) 1920x1080(120p 100p 60p 60i 24p)
Video format:	AVCHD 2.0, MPEG-4, XAVC-S
Audio format:	Dolby Digital AC3, MPEG4 AAC-LC, Linear PCM
Microphone:	built-in (stereo), external (stereo), level control
Additional video info:	Movie length: 29 minutes
Body features and constructions
Environment sealings:	Yes
Card slots:	Memory Stick PRO Duo PRO-HG Duo XC-HG Duo SD SDHC SDXC
Vertical grip:	VG-C3EM
Battery:	NP-FZ100
Weight:	673g
Dimensions:	127x96x63mm

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