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Testseek.com have collected 179 expert reviews of the Sony Alpha A9 and the average rating is 92%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Alpha A9.
Award: Editor’s Choice June 2017
June 2017
 
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The editors liked

  • Ergonomical improvement
  • Nice viewfinder improvements such as the no blackout of the EVF when taking photos
  • 20fps is a bit insane
  • Great balance of details and high ISO output
  • Significantly improved battery life
  • Lots of features for the professional ph
  • Shoots at 20fps with subject tracking
  • Full-frame 24MP image sensor
  • 93-percent focus coverage
  • Electronic shutter eliminates blackout
  • Also supports traditional mechanical shutter
  • Large
  • Crisp EVF
  • Tilting touch LCD
  • In-body 5-axis stabilization
  • New hi
  • Completely silent 20fps mode
  • Fast and effective autofocus
  • No viewfinder blackout
  • New sensor offers incredible performance
  • Excellent image quality at low & high ISOs
  • Very good dynamic range
  • Phenomenal 20fps burst speed & deep buffer
  • Very good battery life for a mirrorless
  • 4K video
  • Dual card slots
  • Silent electronic shutter
  • 24.2-megapixel CMOS sensor
  • Fast and accurate autofocus system
  • Sports
  • Peak action
  • Wedding
  • Event and child photography
  • Photojournalism
  • Event and newborn photography

The editors didn't like

  • Skin tones
  • Which can really be a pain like at a wedding
  • Sometimes odd metering
  • I wish there were better low ISO output
  • Lots of features that you still need to buy from the Sony PlayMemories store
  • I'm giving the Sony a9 an Editor's Choice award becaus
  • Pricey
  • Only one slot UHS-II compliant
  • Dense menu system
  • Uncompressed Raw capture cuts speed to 12fps
  • Lens library missing wide aperture super telephoto options
  • Unbalanced with larger lenses
  • Shorter battery life than DSLRs
  • EVF is good but not perfect
  • Slow buffer clearing
  • Only one card slot is UHS-II compatible
  • Touchscreen underutilized
  • No lossless RAW compression option
  • No 4K/60p option
  • Lack of full touch screen support
  • Newly designed 24MP sensor offers incredible speed
  • 20fps silent burst shooting with 60 AE/AF calculations per second
  • 693 AF points
  • Will focus down to -3EV with an F2 lens
  • No blackout when shooting with electronic shutter
  • Drastically improved battery

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  Published: 2019-03-31, Author: Patrick , review by: teknogadyet.com

  • The most difficult thing about the Sony a9 lies on the question "Who should be using it?" Does this camera belong to the professional ones or it is also designed for the beginners?In my opinion, I think the a9 may fit into a beginner's hands for its ease...

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  Published: 2017-06-20, Author: John , review by: unbox.ph

  • Abstract:  Sony officially launched their newest flagship mirrorless camera today, the A9. The new camera is aimed at professionals that require a fast shooter, something that has long been dominated by traditional DSLR offerings from brands like Canon and Nikon...

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  Published: 2017-08-26, review by: hardwarezone.com.sg

  • Abstract:  During the Sony A9 media session, Mr Endo Atsushi, President for Sony Singapore, started by sharing how the new A9 represents the best of Japanese “Kando” spirit. Kando loosely translates to emotional involvement, or as Mr Atsushi puts it – the power to m...

 
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  Published: 2017-07-26, Author: Trevor , review by: straitstimes.com

  • Simply put, the Sony a9 is a very strong contender for camera of the year. With its speed and accuracy, it is an extraordinary camera that is suitable for any kind of photographer, be it sports or wedding...

 
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  Published: 2017-06-15, Author: Wilson , review by: techgoondu.com

  • Abstract:  Since it introduced the Alpha 7 in 2014, Sony has been riding the wave for mirrorless cameras. Now the Japanese company is going further, touting the Alpha A9 launched in Singapore this past fortnight as a capable sports camera to rival the two big names...

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  Published: 2017-06-15, Author: Wilson , review by: techgoondu.com

  • Abstract:  Since it introduced the Alpha 7 in 2014, Sony has been riding the wave for mirrorless cameras. Now the Japanese company is going further, touting the Alpha A9 launched in Singapore this past fortnight as a capable sports camera to rival the two big names...

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  Published: 2017-06-02, Author: Trevor , review by: straitstimes.com

  • Abstract:  SINGAPORE - Sony has launched its new mirrorless camera, the α9, targeted at sports photographers who need fast shooting speeds.It has a shooting speed of 20 frames per second (fps) in full autofocusing (AF) and auto-exposure (AE) mode. In contrast, many...

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  Published: 2017-09-15, Author: Anh , review by: journaldugeek.com

  • Vous l'aurez compris, ce n'était pas un test technique mais plus une grosse prise en main de ce nouvel Alpha 9. S'il se destine avant tout aux photographes de sport, son côté couteau suisse lui permet d'être à l'aise dans toutes les situations. Evidemment...

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  Published: 2017-08-02, review by: 01net.com

  • Rafale démente (24 i/s!), Pas de passage au noir, Vitesse d'autofocus, 699 collimateurs AF, Vidéo 4K de qualité
  • Petites erreurs ergonomiques, Prise réseau 100 mbit, Equilibre avec les gros zooms, Pas de téléobjectifs pros en monture FE
  • Sony Alpha A9Une machine de guerre (de pixels)! Avec l'Alpha A9, Sony impose sa domination technique absolue sur les appareils photo à capteur 24 x 36. Dans un format hyper compact, l'Alpha A9 explose les performances de boîtiers plus chers de Canon...

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  Published: 2017-05-30, Author: Bruno , review by: Lesnumeriques.com

  • AF de premier plan : rapide et suivi du sujet excellent, Qualité d'image jusqu'à 12800 ISO, Définition de 24,2 Mpx, Rafale jusqu'à 16,7 images par seconde, Double emplacement SD, Obturateur électronique jusqu'à 1/32000 s, Écran orientable, Stabilisation m
  • Écran tactile sous-sous-exploité, Menus encore perfectibles, Manque de téléobjectifs sportifs, Quid du service pro ?, Quid de la solidité en conditions extrêmes 
  • La patience finit par payer: l'Alpha 9 corrige d'un coup la majorité des défauts des Alpha 7. Ergonomie plus intelligente et efficace, menus personnalisables, batterie plus endurante, meilleure visée, autofocus enfin au niveau des promesses. Sony frapp...

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