General | Sony Alpha 9 | Pentax K-7 |
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Brand | Sony | Pentax |
Model | Alpha 9 | K-7 |
Successor Model | Sony Alpha 9 II | Pentax K-5 |
MSRP | $4500/£4500 | |
Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
Body Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Video Capture |
Sensor | Sony Alpha 9 | Pentax K-7 |
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Sensor Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Size | Full Frame | APS-C |
Sensor Dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8 mm | 23.4 x 15.6 mm |
Total Pixels | 28.3 Megapixel | 15 Megapixel |
Effective Pixels | 24.2 Megapixel | 15 Megapixel |
Low Pass Filter | ||
Native ISO Range | 100 - 51,200 | 100 - 2,000 |
Boosted ISO Range | 50 - 204,800 | 100 - 6,400 |
Photo | Sony Alpha 9 | Pentax K-7 |
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Processor | BIONZ X | PRIME II |
Max Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4672 x 3104 |
Other Resolutions | 3936 x 2592, 3072 x 2048, 1728 x 1152 | |
Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2, 16:9 | 3:2 |
Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | |
JPEG Quality Levels | Extra fine, fine, standard | Premium, Good, Better, Best |
Bit Depth | 14-Bit | 12-Bit |
Color Space | xvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS Color | |
Timelapse Recording | ||
White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (4 Settings), Tungsten, Flash, CTE, Manual |
WB Bracketing | 3 frames, H/L selectable |
Focus | Sony Alpha 9 | Pentax K-7 |
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Focusing System | Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection) | |
Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous Face Detection Live View Live View |
Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | |
AF Detection Range | -3 to +20 EV | |
Number of Focus Points | 693 | 11 |
Touch-to-Focus | ||
Live View Autofocus | ||
Animal Eye Detection | ||
Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
Insect Tracking Mode | ||
Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
Phase Detection for Autofocus |
Optics | Sony Alpha 9 | Pentax K-7 |
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Lens Mount | Sony E | Pentax KAF2 |
Crop Factor | 1x | 1.5x |
Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift | Sensor Shift |
Digital Image Stabilization |
Screen | Sony Alpha 9 | Pentax K-7 |
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Screen Type | Tilting | Fixed |
Screen Technology | TFT LCD | TFT color LCD with AR coating |
Touch Screen | ||
Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
Screen Resolution | 1,440k dot | 921k dot |
Top LCD Screen | ||
Live View | ||
Live Composition |
Viewfinder | Sony Alpha 9 | Pentax K-7 |
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Viewfinder | Electronic (OLED) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder Size | 0.5" | |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.78x | 0.92x |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.78x | 0.61x |
Viewfinder Resolution | 3,686k dot | |
No Blackout Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder Eyepoint | 23 mm | |
Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 | |
120 fps Viewfinder Refresh Rate |
Shutter | Sony Alpha 9 | Pentax K-7 |
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Shutter Type | Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane | |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/32000 sec | |
Max Continuous Shooting | 20.0 fps | 5.2 fps |
Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 20 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 239 Frames (Raw) / 361 Frames (JPEG) Up to 10 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 239 Frames (Raw) / 361 Frames (JPEG) |
Flash | Sony Alpha 9 | Pentax K-7 |
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Built-in Flash | ||
Flash Modes | Flash off Autoflash Fill-flash Slow Sync. Rear Sync. Red-eye reduction Wireless Hi-speed sync | Auto On Off Red-eye Slow Sync Rear Curtain Wireless |
Flash Range | 13.00 m | |
Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 sec | 1/180 sec |
Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) | |
Flash Bracketing | 3/5/9 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 | |
External Flash Connectivity | ||
External Flash System | P-TTL | Pentax P-TTL series |
External Flash Connection | Intelligent Hot Shoe, PC Terminal | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal |
Exposure | Sony Alpha 9 | Pentax K-7 |
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Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Average Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Auto, Program, Manual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority |
Metering Range | -3 to +20 EV | |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
Exposure Bracketing | ±6 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) | ±2 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/7 EV, 1/5 EV, 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) |
Exposure Lock | Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto) |
DXO | Sony Alpha 9 | Pentax K-7 |
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DxO Low Light ISO | 3517 | 536 |
DxO Color Depth | 24.9 | 22.6 |
DxO Dynamic Range | 13.3 | 10.6 |
DxO Overall Score | 92 | 61 |
Video | Sony Alpha 9 | Pentax K-7 |
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Internal Recording Modes | XAVC S 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 24/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 24/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [50 to 100 Mbps] AVCHD Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps] | Video with Audio, HD & NTSC Output |
Interval Recording | ||
Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1280 x 720 |
External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24.00/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps | |
Webcam Functionality | ||
Unlimited Video Recording | ||
Recording Limit | 30 min | 25 min |
Terminals | Sony Alpha 9 | Pentax K-7 |
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Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input | |
Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input/Output | |
Other I/O | 1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output (Shared with Remote Input) 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x PC Sync Socket Output 1 x RJ45 | |
USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
HDMI Output | Micro | |
Speaker | Mono | |
Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Input | ||
Headphone Output | ||
Flash Sync Port |
Connectivity | Sony Alpha 9 | Pentax K-7 |
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Built-in GPS | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz | |
Built-In Bluetooth | ||
Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | |
NFC | ||
Remote Control | Wired or wireless | Optional, wired or wireless |
Environmental | Sony Alpha 9 | Pentax K-7 |
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Environmental Sealing | ||
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C | 14-104°F/-10-40°C |
Storage Temperature | Operating Temperature: |
Physical | Sony Alpha 9 | Pentax K-7 |
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Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 63 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.48") | 131 x 97 x 73 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 2.87") |
Weight (inc. batteries) | 673 g (1.48 lb / 23.74 oz) | 750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz) |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.6 x 6.1 x 5.6" | |
Package Weight | 3.395 lb |
Power and Storage | Sony Alpha 9 | Pentax K-7 |
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Battery Pack | NP-FZ100 | D-LI90 |
Battery Life | 650 shots | 980 shots |
USB Charging | ||
Internal Storage | ||
External Storage | Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) | Single Slot: SD/SDHC |
Other | Sony Alpha 9 | Pentax K-7 |
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Self Timer | 2, 5, 10 secs + continuous | 2 or 10 sec |
Orientation Sensor | ||
Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) | |
Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount | |
Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy | |
Electronic Level Gauge |
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