Sony a9 MIRRORLESS CAMERA

  • 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS Sensor
  • BIONZ X Image Processor & Front-End LSI
  • 693-Point AF System & 20 fps Shooting
  • Blackout-Free Quad-VGA 3.7m-Dot OLED EVF
  • Internal UHD 4K Video Recording
  • 5-Axis SteadyShot INSIDE Stabilization
  • 3.0" 1.44m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
  • ISO 204,800, Silent Electronic Shutter
  • Built-In Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, Dual SD Slots
  • Integrated LAN and PC Sync Terminals
$5,699.00
SKU
SON-ILCE9B

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  • RECORDING SYSTEM
 
  • Location information Link from smartphoneYes
  • MediaMemory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro(M2), SD memory card, SDHC memory card (UHS-I/II compliant), SDXC memory card (UHS-I/II compliant), microSD memory card, microSDHC memory card, microSDXC memory card
  • Memory Card SlotSLOT1:Slot for SD(UHS-I/II compliant) memory cardSLOT2:Multi slot for Memory Stick Duo/SD(UHS-I compliant) memory card
  • Recording mode on 2 memory cardsSimult. Rec (Still), Simult. Rec (Movie), Simult. Rec (Still/Movie), Sort (JPEG/RAW), Sort (Still/Movie), Copy
  • VIEWFINDER

     
    • Finder Frame Rate SelectionSTD 60fps / HI 120fps
    • Display ContentsGraphic DisplayDisplay All InfoNo Disp. InfoDigital Level GaugeHistgramFor viewfinder
    • Viewfinder Type1.3 cm (0.5 type) electronic viewfinder (color),Quad-VGA OLED
    • Number of Dots3 686 400 dots
    • Brightness Control (Viewfinder)Auto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2)
    • Color Temperature ControlManual (5 steps)
    • Field Coverage100%
    • Magnificationapprox. 0.78 x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1)
    • Dioptre Adjustment-4.0 to +3.0m-1
    • Eye PointApprox. 23mm from the eyepiece lens, 18.5mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m-1(CIPA standard)
  • LCD SCREEN

     
    • Type7.5cm (3.0-type) type TFT
    • Number of Dots1,440,000 dots
    • Touch PanelYes
    • Brightness ControlManual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode
    • Adjustable AngleUp by approx. 107 degrees, Down by approx. 41 degrees
    • Display Selecter (Finder/LCD)Yes (Auto/Manual)
    • Real-time Image Adjustment Display (LCD)On/Off
    • Quick NaviYes
    • Focus MagnifierYes (35mm full frame: 4.7x, 9.4x, APS-C: 3.1x, 6.2x)
    • ZebraYes (selectable level + range or lower limit as custom setting)
    • Peaking MFYes (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off, colour: White/Red/Yellow)
    • OthersWhiteMagic, Grid Line (Rule of 3rds Grid/Square Grid/Diag. + Square Grid/Off), Movie Marker (Center/Aspect/Safety Zone/Guideframe)
    • Display ContentGraphic Display, Display All Info., No Disp. Info., Digital Level Gauge, Histogram
  • OTHER FEATURES

     
    • PlayMemories Camera Apps-
    • Clear Image ZoomStill images:Approx. 2x, Movies:Approx. 2x
    • Digital ZoomSmart zoom (Still images):35mm full frame: M:approx 1.5x, S:approx 2x, APS-C: M:approx 1.3x, S:approx 2x, Digital zoom (Still images):35mm full frame: L:approx 4x, M:approx 6.1x, S:approx 8x, APS-C: L:approx 4x, M:approx 5.2x, S:approx 8x, Digital zoom (Movie):35mm full frame: approx 4x, APS-C: approx 4x
    • Face DetectionModes:On/On (Regist. Faces)/Off, Face registration, Face selection, Max. number of detectable:8
    • Self-Portrait Self-timer-
    • OthersTouch Focus:Yes (Available with LCD monitor operation), ISO AUTO Min. SS, Bright Monitoring, Set File Name, FTP Transfer Func., Help guide, Area Setting, Shop Front Mode, Video Light Mode, Zoom Ring Rotate
    • Eye-Fi ready-
  • SHUTTER

     
    • TypeElectronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
    • Shutter TypeAuto/Mechanical shutter/Electronic shutter
    • Shutter Speed[Still images, Single shot], Mechanical Shutter:1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb, AUTO: 1/32000 to 30 sec, Bulb, Electronic Shutter: 1/32000 to 30 sec, [Still images, Continous shooting], Mechanical Shutter:1/8000 to 30 sec, AUTO: 1/32000
    • Flash Sync. Speed1/250 sec.
    • Electronic Front Curtain ShutterYes(ON/OFF)
    • Silent ShootingYes(Electronic Shutter)
  • IMAGE STABILIZATION

     
    • TypeImage Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (Compensation depends on lens specifications)
    • Compensation Effect5.0 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.)
  • FLASH CONTROL

     
    • Type-
    • Guide No.-
    • Flash coverage-
    • ControlPre-flash TTL
    • Flash Compensation+/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
    • Flash Bracketing3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0 EV increments.
    • Flash ModesFlash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable), Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
    • External Flash CompatibilitySony a System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adaptor for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe
    • FE Level LockYes
    • Wireless ControlYes(light signal/radio signal)
  • TYPE

     
    • Type35mm full frame (35.6x23.8mm), Exmor RS CMOS sensor
    • Type7.5cm (3.0-type) type TFT
  • NUMBER OF PIXELS (EFFECTIVE)

     
    • Number Of Pixels (Effective)Approx. 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO SENSITIVITY (RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE INDEX)

     
    • ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)[Still images] Mechanical Shutter: ISO 100-51200 (ISO numbers up from ISO 50 to ISO 204800 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 100-6400, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Electronic Shutter: ISO 100-25600 (ISO numbers up from ISO 50 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 100-6400, selectable lower limit and upper limit), [Movies] ISO 100-51200 equivalent (ISO numbers up to ISO 102400 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 100-6400, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
  • BATTERY LIFE (STILL IMAGES)

     
    • Battery Life (Still Images)Approx. 480 shots (Viewfinder) / approx. 650 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
  • VIEWFINDER TYPE

     
    • Viewfinder Type1.3 cm (0.5 type) electronic viewfinder (color),Quad-VGA OLED
  • LENS

     
    • Lens CompatibilitySony E-mount lenses
    • Lens MountE-mount
  • IMAGE SENSOR

     
    • Aspect Ratio3:2
    • Number Of Pixels (Effective)Approx. 24.2 megapixels
    • Number of Pixels (total)Approx. 28.3 megapixels
    • Type35mm full frame (35.6x23.8mm), Exmor RS CMOS sensor
    • Anti-Dust SystemCharge protection coating on optical filter and image sensor shift mechanism
  • RECORDING (STILL IMAGES)

     
    • Recording FormatJPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.31, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format)
    • Image Size (pixels) [3:2]35mm full frame L: 6000 x 4000 (24M), M: 3936 x 2624 (10M), S: 3008 x 2000 (6.0M)APS-C L: 3936 x 2624 (10M), M: 3008 x 2000 (6.0M), S: 1968 x 1312 (2.6M)
    • Image Size (pixels) [16:9]35mm full frame L: 6000 x 3376 (20M), M: 3936 x 2216 (8.7M), S: 3008 x 1688 (5.1M)APS-C L: 3936 x 2216 (8.7M), M: 3008 x 1688 (5.1M), S: 1968 x 1112 (2.2M)
    • Image Size (pixels) [Sweep Panorama]-
    • Image Quality ModesRAWRAW & JPEGJPEG Extra fineJPEG FineJPEG Standard
    • Picture EffectPosterization (Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera(Normal/Cool/Warm/Green/Magenta), Soft High-key
    • Creative StyleStandard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black & White, Sepia,Style Box(1-6), (Contrast (-3 to +3 steps), Saturation (-3 to +3 steps), Sharpness (-3 to +3 steps))
    • Picture Profile-
    • Dynamic Range FunctionsOff, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level (1-5)), Auto High Dynamic Range (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure Difference Level (1-6 EV, 1.0 EV step))
    • Colour SpacesRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB standard compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
    • 14bit RAWYes
    • Uncompressed RAWYes
  • RECORDING (MOVIE)

     
    • Recording FormatXAVC S, AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant, MP4
    • Video CompressionXAVC S:MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, AVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
    • Audio Recording FormatXAVC S:LPCM 2ch, AVCHD: Dolby Digital (AC-3) 2ch, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, MP4: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
    • Colour SpacexvYCC standard (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
    • Picture Effect8 types: Posterization (Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera(Normal/Cool/Warm/Green/Magenta), Soft High-key , Rich-tone Monochrome
    • Creative StyleStandard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black & White, Sepia,Style Box(1-6), (Contrast (-3 to +3 steps), Saturation (-3 to +3 steps), Sharpness (-3 to +3 steps))
    • Picture Profile-
    • Image Size (Pixels), NTSCXAVC S 4K:3840 x 2160(30p, 100M), 3840 x 2160(24p, 100M), 3840 x 2160(30p, 60M), 3840 x 2160(24p, 60M), XAVC S HD:1920 x 1080(120p, 100M), 1920 x 1080(120p, 60M), 1920 x 1080(60p, 50M), 1920 x 1080(30p, 50M), 1920 x 1080(24p, 50M), AVCHD:1920 x 1080(60p, 28M, PS), 1920 x 1080(60i, 24M, FX), 1920 x 1080(60i, 17M, FH), 1920 x 1080(24p, 24M, FX), 1920 x 1080(24p, 17M, FH), AVC MP4:1920 x 1080(60p, 28M), 1920 x 1080(30p, 16M), 1280 x 720(30p, 6M)
    • Image Size (pixels), PALXAVC S 4K:3840 x 2160(25p, 100M), 3840 x 2160(25p, 60M), XAVC S HD:1920 x 1080(100p, 100M), 1920 x 1080(100p, 60M), 1920 x 1080(50p, 50M), 1920 x 1080(25p, 50M), AVCHD:1920 x 1080(50p, 28M, PS), 1920 x 1080(50i, 24M, FX), 1920 x 1080(50i, 17M, FH), 1920 x 1080(25p, 24M, FX), 1920 x 1080(25p, 17M, FH), AVC MP4:1920 x 1080(50p, 28M), 1920 x 1080(25p, 16M), 1280 x 720(25p, 6M)
    • Image frame rateNTSC mode: 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps, 15fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps, PAL mode: 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 6fps, 12fps, 25fps, 50fps, 100fps
    • Movie FunctionsAudio Level Display, Audio Rec Level, PAL/NTSC Selector, Dual Video REC, TC/UB, (TC Preset/UB Preset/TC Format/TC Run/TC Make/UB Time Rec), AF Tracking Duration, AF Drive SpeedAuto, Slow Shutter, REC Control, Clean HDMI Info.(ON/OFF selectable)
    • HDMI Output3840 x 2160(25p), 1920 x 1080(50p), 1920 x 1080(50i), 1920 x 1080(24p), 1920 x 1080(60p), 1920 x 1080(60i), 3840 x 2160(30p), 3840 x 2160(24p), YCbCr 4:2:2 8bit / RGB 8bit
  • DRIVE

     
    • Drive ModesSingle Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., White Balance bracket, DRO bracket
    • Continuous Drive Speed (approx. max.)AUTO/Electronic Shutter: Continuous shooting: Hi: max. 20 fps, Mid: max. 10fps, Lo: max. 5 fps Mechanical Shutter: Continuous shooting: Hi: max. 5 fps, Mid: max. 5fps, Lo: max. 2.5 fps
    • No. of recordable frames (approx.)JPEG Extra fine L: 362 frames, JPEG Fine L: 362 frames, JPEG Standard L: 362 frames, RAW: 241 frames, RAW&JPG: 222 frames, RAW(Uncompressed): 128 frames, RAW(Uncompressed)&JPG: 118 frames
    • Self-Timer10 sec. delay/5 sec. delay/2 sec. delay/Continuous self-timer (3 frames after 10 sec. delay/5 frames after 10 sec. delay/3 frames after 5 sec. delay/5 frames after 5 sec. delay/3 frames after 2 sec. delay/5 frames after 2 sec. delay)/Bracketing self-timer
  • PLAYBACK

     
    • Photo CaptureYes
    • ModesSingle (with or without shooting information Y RGB histogram & highlight/shadow warning), 9/25-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (L: 15.0x, M: 9.84x, S: 7.52x), Auto Review (10/5/2 sec,Off), Image orientation (Auto/Manual/Off selectable), Slideshow, Folder selection (Date/ Still/ MP4/ AVCHD/XAVC S HD/XAVC S 4K), Forward/Rewind (movie), Delete, Protect
  • INTERFACE

     
    • PC InterfaceMass-storage, MTP, PC remote
    • Multi / Micro USB TerminalYes
    • NFCYes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible), One-touch remote, One-touch sharing
    • Wireless LAN (Built-In)Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11b/g/n(2.4GHz band), View on Smartphone: Yes, Send to Computer: Yes, View on TV: Yes
    • BluetoothYes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.1 (2.4GHz band))
    • HD OutputHDMI micro connector (Type-D), BRAVIA Sync(Control for HDMI), PhotoTV HD, 4K movie output/4K still image PB
    • Multi Interface ShoeYes
    • Auto-lock Accessory Shoe-
    • Smart Accessory Terminal 2-
    • Mic TerminalYes(3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
    • DC IN Terminal-
    • Sync TerminalYes
    • Headphone TerminalYes(3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
    • Vertical Grip ConnectorYes
    • PC RemoteYes
    • LAN TerminalYes
  • AUDIO

     
    • MicrophoneBuilt-in stereo microphone or XLR-K2M/XLR-K1M/ECM-XYST1M(sold separately)
    • SpeakerBuilt-in,monaural
  • PRINT

     
    • Compatible StandardsExif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting
  • CUSTOM FUNCTION

     
    • TypeCustom key settingsProgrammable Setting (Body 3 sets /memory card 4 sets)My MenuReg Cust Shoot Set
  • LENS COMPENSATION

     
    • SettingPeripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion
  • POWER

     
    • Supplied BatteryOne rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100
    • Battery Life (Still Images)Approx. 480 shots (Viewfinder) / approx. 650 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
    • Battery Life (Movie, actual recording)Approx. 105 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 120 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
    • Battery Life (Movie, continuous recording)Approx. 185 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 195 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
    • Internal Battery ChargeYes
    • External Power-
    • Power consumption with ViewfinderStill images: approx. 4.1W(with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: approx5.3W(with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
    • Power consumption with LCD screenStill images: approx. 3.0W(with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: approx5.0W(with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
    • USB Power supplyYes
  • OTHERS

     
    • Operating Temperature32 - 104 degrees F / 0 - 40 degrees C
  • SIZE & WEIGHT

     
    • Weight (with battery and memory card included)Approx. 673 g / approx. 1 lb 7.7 oz
    • Dimensions (W x H x D)Approx. 126.9mm x 95.6mm x 63.0mm/Approx. 5 x 3 7/8 x 2 1/2 inches
  • LENS COMPATIBILITY

     
    • Lens CompatibilitySony E-mount lenses
  • NOISE REDUCTION

     
    • Noise ReductionLong exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec., High ISO NR: Normal/Low/Off
    • Multi Frame NR-
  • WHITE BALANCE

     
    • White Balance ModesAuto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent (Warm White / Cool White / Day White / Daylight) / Flash /Underwater/ Color Temperature (2500 to 9900K) & color filter (G7 to M7(57-step), A7 to B7(29-step)) / Custom
    • AWB Micro AdjustmentYes(G7 to M7,57-step)(A7 to B7,29-step)
    • Priority Set in AWBYes
    • Bracketing3 frames, H/L selectable
  • FOCUS

     
    • Focus TypeFast Hybrid AF(phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF)
    • Focus SensorExmor RS CMOS sensor
    • Focus Point35mm full frame: 693 points (phase-detection AF), APS-C mode with FF lens: 299 points (phase-detection AF), with APS-C lens: 221 points (phase-detection AF) / 25 points (contrast-detection AF)
    • Focus Sensitivity RangeEV-3 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
    • Focus ModeAF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C ( Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus
    • Focus AreaWide (693 points (phase-detection AF), 25 points(contrast-detection AF)) / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) /Expanded Flexible Spot/ Lock-on AF ( Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot)
    • Other FeaturesEye-start AF (only with LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 attached(Sold separately)), Lock-on AF, Eye AF, AF micro adjustment, (Sold separately), with LA-EA2 or LA-EA4, Predictive control, Focus lock, AF Track Sens, Swt.V/H AF Area, AF Area Regist.
    • AF IlluminatorYes (with Built-in LED type)
    • AF Illuminator rangeApprox. 0.3m - approx. 3.0m (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS attached)
    • Focus type with LA-EA3 (Sold separately)selectable (phase-detection, contrast-detection)
  • EXPOSURE

     
    • Metering Type1200-zone evaluative metering
    • Metering SensorExmor RS CMOS sensor
    • Metering SensitivityEV-3 to EV20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
    • Metering ModeMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight
    • Exposure Compensation+/- 5.0EV(1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable), (with exposure compensation dial : +/- 3EV (1/3 EV steps))
    • Exposure BracketingBracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, 3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, or 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1.0 EV increments.
    • AE LockLocked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto)
    • Exposure ModesAUTO(iAuto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Movie (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) ), Slow & Quick Motion (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) )
    • ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)[Still images] Mechanical Shutter: ISO 100-51200 (ISO numbers up from ISO 50 to ISO 204800 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 100-6400, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Electronic Shutter: ISO 100-25600 (ISO numbers up from ISO 50 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 100-6400, selectable lower limit and upper limit), [Movies] ISO 100-51200 equivalent (ISO numbers up to ISO 102400 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 100-6400, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
    • Anti-flicker Shoot.-
More Information
SKU SON-ILCE9B
Manufacturer Sony
Short Description
  • 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS Sensor
  • BIONZ X Image Processor & Front-End LSI
  • 693-Point AF System & 20 fps Shooting
  • Blackout-Free Quad-VGA 3.7m-Dot OLED EVF
  • Internal UHD 4K Video Recording
  • 5-Axis SteadyShot INSIDE Stabilization
  • 3.0" 1.44m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
  • ISO 204,800, Silent Electronic Shutter
  • Built-In Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, Dual SD Slots
  • Integrated LAN and PC Sync Terminals
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