Sony
Alpha 9
First stacked-sensor mirrorless sports camera with 20fps blackout-free shooting.
$4,499
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Last updated June 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
24.2 MP
Sensor
Full Frame
ISO max
51,200
Burst
20 fps
4K
29.97 fps
IBIS
5-stop
Weight
673 g
Battery
650 shots
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Sensor size
Sony Alpha 9
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Sony E mount
80
First-party
270
Third-party
350+
Total available
Mount introduced 2010
Body size, to scale
Front view
Width × Height
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Back view
Width × Height — same proportions as the front
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Top view
Width × Depth (front-to-back)
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85.6 × 54 mm
127 × 96 × 63 mm · 673 g (1.48 lb / 23.74 oz)
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Good- · 24.2MP — solid resolution
- · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation
Sports & Action
Good- · 20fps burst — fast action ready
- · 718 AF points — good coverage
Video & Hybrid
Fair- · 4K recording
- · Log profile (Picture Profile) for grading latitude
Landscape
Good- · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
Travel
Good- · 673g — manageable for travel
- · 650 shots/charge — all-day shooting
Wildlife
Good- · 20fps burst captures fleeting moments
- · Animal subject recognition
Vlogging
Fair- · IBIS reduces handheld shake
- · Eye AF locks on you while filming
Pros
- ✓ Stacked sensor pioneer
- ✓ 20fps silent burst
- ✓ Pro sports AF
Cons
- – Superseded by A9 II/III
- – 24MP
- – Expensive when new
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Sony Alpha 9