How to know if the Sony α9 is the right mirrorless camera for you

Guest Author | January 11, 2024

Is the Sony α9 the right mirrorless camera for you?

Sony α9The Sony α9 is a really great mirrorless camera. However, knowing if it’s the right mirrorless camera for you comes down to what you’re looking for in a camera. First, the Sony α9 features a CMOS, Exmor HD, 24.2 MP sensor and is generally considered a Professional mirrorless camera. It was released on 2017-05. Ultimately, this is just a great camera for stills and video.

More Camera Specifications

Here are more camera specifications for the α9. These are some of the most frequently requested features on mirrorless cameras:

  1. Stabilization: 5 axis IBIS
  2. Touch to focus: Yes
  3. Eye Detection AF: Yes
  4. Screen articulation: Tiltable 45° down and 90° up
  5. Customizable buttons: C1, C2, C3, C4, AEL, AF-On, 2xRotary dial, Exposure compensation
  6. Weight: 673 g
  7. Full frame sensor? Yes
  8. Autofocus Points: 693 points (phase-detection AF), APS-C mode with FF lens. Plus 299 points (phase-detection AF), with APS-C lens: 221 points (phase-detection AF) / 25 points (contrast-detection AF)

Where To Buy The Sony α9

You can buy the α9 from Adorama or Amazon.

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