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Testseek.co.uk 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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179 Reviews
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The editors liked

  • Ridiculously fast 20fps burst with full-time AF and no display blackout
  • Phase-detection AF with 93 per cent frame coverage
  • Lovely electronic finder with 120fps refresh rate
  • Improved battery life at 650 shots
  • Great focus tracking
  • Burst shooting
  • Finally makes a case for electronic shutters
  • Vastly improved controls
  • Unbelievable performance
  • Blistering performance
  • Incredibly fast and capable AF
  • No viewfinder blackout
  • Impressive level of customization
  • Excellent results from 24MP sensor
  • High-res viewfinder
  • Oversampled 4K footage
  • Incredibly fast stills shooting
  • 5-axis image stabilisation
  • Solid
  • Compact build
  • Good battery life
  • Cheaper than Canon and Nikon rivals
  • Slick 4x slo-mo video
  • Excellent handling and controls
  • Superb autofocus tracking
  • High-speed shooting with minimal distortion
  • Excellent electronic viewfinder with zero blackout
  • Impressive battery life
  • 20fps silent shooting
  • Full-frame sensor
  • Flip-up screen
  • Great video quality
  • Fast and flexible
  • Easy to master
  • Brilliant image quality
  • Amazing battery life with 650 shots on a single charge
  • Interchangeable lenses with a wide variety of options

The editors didn't like

  • Too small to be comfortable with larger lenses attached
  • LCD touchscreen is no match for competitors
  • No picture profiles or S-Log for video
  • None that we could find
  • Prohibitively expensive
  • Still no fully articulating screen
  • Weather sealing not as robust as rivals
  • No XQD card slots
  • Balance not great with long lenses
  • Very limited touchscreen control
  • Battery life not a match for rivals
  • Screen won't flip to the front
  • That price tag
  • AF area not highlighted in viewfinder when moved via the joystick
  • Touchscreen woefully under-used
  • Small body can feel unbalanced with larger lenses
  • Expensive
  • Relatively short battery life
  • Battery life could be better
  • Very heavy at nearly 700g for the just the body
  • Very expensive

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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: 2017-08-26, 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: 2017-06-20, 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: 2017-06-15, 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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