5.0 in 3.72 in  | 5.0 in 3.76 in  | |
| Available colors | ||
| Editiorial reviews | ||
| User rating |
 Sony a7R |  Sony a9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Image sensor format | APS-C | Advanced Photo System type-C |
| Sensor size | 1.41 in | 1.41 in |
| Effective pixels | 36.0 Mpx | 24.0 Mpx |
| Max resolution | 7360 x 4912 px | 6000 x 4000 px |
| Processor | BIONZ X | BIONZ X |
| Sony a7R | Sony a9 | |
|---|---|---|
| ISO |
|
|
| ISO minimum | 100 | 100 |
| ISO maximum | 25600 | 25600 |
| Maximum image resolution | 7360 x 4912 px | 6000 x 4000 px |
| White balance modes |
|
|
| Supported image file formats |
|
|
| Photo effects |
|
|
| Supported aspect ratios |
|
|
| HDR | yes | no |
| AEB/HDR support | yes | yes |
| Sony a7R | Sony a9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lens mount | E mount |
|
| Magnification (Crop factor) | 1.0 x | 1.0 x |
| AF assist (auto-focus assist light) | Lamp | Lamp |
| Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual | Auto/Manual |
| Contrast autofocus | yes | yes |
| Autofocus in recording mode | yes | yes |
| Autofocus |
| Only lenses with AF-motor |
| Image stabiliser | Lens based only | Built-in |
| Phase detection autofocus | no | yes |
| Number of AF points (contrast) | 25 | 25 |
| Sony a7R | Sony a9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.0 in | 3.0 in |
| Articulated LCD | yes | yes |
| Screen technology | LCD | LCD TFT |
| Screen dots | 1230000 | 1440000 |
| Touch screen | no | no |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder screen size | 0.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100.0 % | 100.0 % |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.71 x | 0.78 x |
| Separate info display | no | no |
| Sony a7R | Sony a9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Camera shutter type | Electronic |
|
| Number of exposures | 3 | 3 |
| Continuous shooting | yes | yes |
| Self-timer delay |
|
|
| Flash sync speed | 1/160s | 1/250s |
| Flash modes |
|
|
| External flash connection | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
| Flash metering system | TTL | TTL |
| Scene modes |
|
|
| Self-timer | yes | yes |
| Manual settings | yes | yes |
| Speed (JPEG) | 4.0 fps | 20.0 fps |
| Speed (RAW) | 4.0 fps | 20.0 fps |
| Exposure bracketing | 0.3 - 2.0±EV | 0.3 - 0.5±EV |
| Sony a7R | Sony a9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 px | 3840 x 2160 px |
| Video recording | yes | yes |
| Recording resolutions |
|
|
| HD type | Full HD | 4K Ultra HD |
| Supported video file formats |
|
|
| Max resolution (highest frame rate) | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 60.0 fps | 30.0 fps |
| Max frame rate (regardless of res.) | 60.0 fps | 120.0 fps |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 30.0 fps | 60.0 fps |
| Sony a7R | Sony a9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in microphone | yes | yes |
| Audio system | Stereo | Stereo |
| Sony a7R | Sony a9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Body type | MILC | MILC |
| Body material | Aluminum-magnesium | Aluminum-magnesium |
| Colour of product | Black | Black |
| Anti-dust system | yes | yes |
| Environmentally sealed | yes | yes |
| Sony a7R | Sony a9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 14.36 oz | 23.74 oz |
| Width | 5.0 in | 5.0 in |
| Height | 3.72 in | 3.76 in |
| Depth | 1.9 in | 2.48 in |
| Sony a7R | Sony a9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Compatible memory cards |
|
|
| Storage types |
|
|
| Sony a7R | Sony a9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power source type | Battery | Battery |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 340 | 650 |
| Battery technology | Lithium | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 1080.0 mAh | 2280.0 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.2 V | 7.2 V |
| Sony a7R | Sony a9 | |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | yes | yes |
| HDMI connector type | Micro | Micro |
| USB connector type | Micro-USB B | Micro-USB |
| USB version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| NFC | yes | yes |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | yes | yes |
| Bluetooth | no | yes |
| Firewire | no | no |
| Sony a7R | Sony a9 | |
|---|---|---|
| GPS | no | no |
| Pros | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cons |
Add products
