Sony Alpha 9 vs Sony Alpha SLT-A58

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 9 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha 9Alpha SLT-A58
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha SLT-A57
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 9 II
      MSRP$4500/£4500
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessSLT
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 9 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Sensor TypeStacked CMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.6 x 23.8 mm23.2 x 15.4 mm
      Total Pixels28.3 Megapixel20.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 16,000
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,800100 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Alpha 9 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      ProcessorBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40005456 x 3632
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacexvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      WB Bracketing3 frames, H/L selectable3 frames, H/L selectable
      Focus Sony Alpha 9 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points69315
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points3
      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 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Lens MountSony ESony A
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 9 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.7"
      Screen Resolution1,440k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 9 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.78x0.97x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.78x0.65x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,686k dot1,440k dot
      No Blackout Viewfinder
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +4
      120 fps Viewfinder Refresh Rate
      Shutter Sony Alpha 9 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting20.0 fps8.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp 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 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Autoflash
      Fill-flash
      Slow Sync.
      Rear Sync.
      Red-eye reduction
      Wireless
      Hi-speed sync
      Flash Range10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing3/5/9 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 SystemP-TTL
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 9 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±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)
      Exposure LockLocked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto)
      DXO Sony Alpha 9 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      DxO Low Light ISO3517753
      DxO Color Depth24.923.3
      DxO Dynamic Range13.312.5
      DxO Overall Score9274
      Video Sony Alpha 9 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Internal Recording ModesXAVC 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]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 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 Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 9 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 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 SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 9 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.1
      NFC
      Remote Control Wired or wireless Optional
      Environmental Sony Alpha 9 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 9 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Dimensions127 x 96 x 63 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.48")129 x 95 x 78 mm (5.08 x 3.74 x 3.07")
      Weight (inc. batteries)673 g (1.48 lb / 23.74 oz)492 g (1.08 lb / 17.35 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.6 x 6.1 x 5.6"8.6 x 7.2 x 6.5"
      Package Weight3.395 lb3.1 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 9 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Battery PackNP-FZ100NP-FM500H
      Battery Life650 shots690 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Sony Alpha 9 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 secs + continuous
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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