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    General Sony Alpha 9 III Sony Alpha 9 II Sony Alpha 9
    Brand Sony Sony Sony
    Model Alpha 9 III Alpha 9 II Alpha 9
    Predecessor Model Sony Alpha 9 II Sony Alpha 9 -
    Successor Model - Sony Alpha 9 III Sony Alpha 9 II
    MSRP $5999.99 $4500 $4500/£4500
    Camera Type Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lens
    Body Type Mirrorless Mirrorless Mirrorless
    Video Capture
    Sensor Sony Alpha 9 III Sony Alpha 9 II Sony Alpha 9
    Sensor Type Stacked CMOS Stacked CMOS Stacked CMOS
    Sensor Size Full Frame Full Frame Full Frame
    Sensor Dimensions 35.6 x 23.8 mm 35.6 x 23.8 mm 35.6 x 23.8 mm
    Total Pixels 25.2 Megapixel 28.3 Megapixel 28.3 Megapixel
    Effective Pixels 24.6 Megapixel 24.2 Megapixel 24.2 Megapixel
    Low Pass Filter
    Native ISO Range 250 - 25,600 100 - 51,200 100 - 51,200
    Boosted ISO Range 125 - 51,200 50 - 204,800 50 - 204,800
    Photo Sony Alpha 9 III Sony Alpha 9 II Sony Alpha 9
    Processor BIONZ XR BIONZ X BIONZ X
    Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
    Other Resolutions 3936 x 2632, 3008 x 2000 - -
    Image Aspect Ratios 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 3:2 3:2, 16:9
    Image File Format RAW, HEIF, JPEG JPEG, RAW JPEG, RAW
    JPEG Quality Levels - Extra fine, fine, standard Extra fine, fine, standard
    Bit Depth 14-Bit 14-Bit 14-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 Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
    WB Bracketing 3 frames, H/L selectable 3 frames, H/L selectable
    Focus Sony Alpha 9 III Sony Alpha 9 II Sony Alpha 9
    Focusing System Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection) Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection) 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
    Center
    Selective single-point
    Tracking
    Single
    Continuous
    Touch
    Face Detection
    Live View     		Multi-area
    Center
    Selective single-point
    Tracking
    Single
    Continuous
    Touch
    Face Detection
    Live View
    Lens Servo - Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
    AF Detection Range -5 to +20 EV -3 to +20 EV -3 to +20 EV
    Number of Focus Points 759 693 693
    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 III Sony Alpha 9 II Sony Alpha 9
    Lens Mount Sony E Sony E Sony E
    Crop Factor 1x 1x 1x
    Image Stabilization 5-Axis Sensor Shift 5-Axis Sensor Shift 5-Axis Sensor Shift
    Image Stabilization Compensation 8 stops 5.5 stops -
    Digital Image Stabilization
    Lens Breathing Correction - -
    Gyroscopic Stabilization - -
    Screen Sony Alpha 9 III Sony Alpha 9 II Sony Alpha 9
    Screen Type Fully Articulated Tilting Tilting
    Screen Technology LCD TFT LCD TFT LCD
    Touch Screen
    Tilt&Flip Screen - -
    Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen - -
    Screen Size 3.2" 3.0" 3.0"
    Screen Resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dot 1,440k dot
    Top LCD Screen
    Live View
    Live Composition
    Viewfinder Sony Alpha 9 III Sony Alpha 9 II Sony Alpha 9
    Viewfinder Electronic (OLED) Electronic (OLED) Electronic (OLED)
    Viewfinder Size 0.64" 0.5" 0.5"
    Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100% 100%
    Viewfinder Magnification 0.9x 0.78x 0.78x
    Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.9x 0.78x 0.78x
    Viewfinder Resolution 9,437k dots 3,686k dot 3,686k dot
    No Blackout Viewfinder -
    Viewfinder Eyepoint 25 mm 23 mm 23 mm
    Diopter Adjustment -4 to +3 -4 to +3 -4 to +3
    120 fps Viewfinder Refresh Rate
    Shutter Sony Alpha 9 III Sony Alpha 9 II Sony Alpha 9
    Shutter Type Electronic Global Shutter Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
    Min Shutter Speed 30s 30 sec 30 sec
    Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec
    Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) 1/80000 sec 1/32000 sec 1/32000 sec
    Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 30.0 fps 10.0 fps -
    Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic) 120.0 fps 20.0 fps -
    Max Continuous Shooting 120.0 fps 20.0 fps 20.0 fps
    Anti-dust Shutter - -
    Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer Up to 120 fps at 24.6 MP 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)     		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 III Sony Alpha 9 II Sony Alpha 9
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Modes Flash off
    Autoflash
    Fill-flash
    Slow Sync.
    Rear Sync.
    Red-eye reduction
    Wireless
    Hi-speed sync     		Flash off
    Autoflash
    Fill-flash
    Slow Sync.
    Rear Sync.
    Red-eye reduction
    Wireless
    Hi-speed sync     		Flash off
    Autoflash
    Fill-flash
    Slow Sync.
    Rear Sync.
    Red-eye reduction
    Wireless
    Hi-speed sync
    Max Flash Sync Speed 1/80000 sec 1/250 sec 1/250 sec
    Flash Compensation -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) -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 TTL P-TTL P-TTL
    External Flash Connection Shoe Mount, PC Terminal Intelligent Hot Shoe, PC Terminal Intelligent Hot Shoe, PC Terminal
    Exposure Sony Alpha 9 III Sony Alpha 9 II Sony Alpha 9
    Exposure Metering Modes 1200-zone evaluative Multi
    Center-weighted
    Highlight-weighted
    Average
    Spot     		Multi
    Center-weighted
    Highlight-weighted
    Average
    Spot
    Exposure Modes Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
    Metering Range -5 to +17 EV -3 to +20 EV -3 to +20 EV
    Exposure Compensation ±5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV increments) ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
    Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) ±6 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
    Exposure Lock - - Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto)
    DXO Sony Alpha 9 III Sony Alpha 9 II Sony Alpha 9
    DxO Low Light ISO 3434 3434 3517
    DxO Color Depth 25.0 25.0 24.9
    DxO Dynamic Range 14.0 14.0 13.3
    DxO Overall Score 93 93 92
    Video Sony Alpha 9 III Sony Alpha 9 II Sony Alpha 9
    Audio File Format LPCM - -
    Internal Recording Modes XAVC HS/XAVC S/XAVC S-I 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit
    UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [30 to 600 Mb/s]
    1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [16 to 222 Mb/s]     		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]     		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]
    Interval Recording -
    Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
    Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
    External Recording Modes Raw 16-Bit via HDMI
    4672 x 2628 at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps
    4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
    UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
    1920 x 1080 at 23.98/50/59.94 fps
    1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps     		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     		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
    No crop on 4K Videos - -
    Focus Mapping function for Videos - -
    Webcam Functionality
    Gamma Curve S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3 - -
    Unlimited Video Recording
    Recording Limit 13 hours 30 min
    IP Streaming - -
    Terminals Sony Alpha 9 III Sony Alpha 9 II Sony Alpha 9
    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     		1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
    1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input     		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 1 x USB-C Input/Output 1 x USB-C Input/Output
    Other I/O 1 x RJ45 Data Output
    1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
    1 x PC Sync Socket (Sync) Output
    1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output     		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     		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 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    HDMI Output Full Size Micro Micro
    Speaker Mono Mono Mono
    Built-in Microphone Stereo Stereo Stereo
    Microphone Input
    Headphone Output
    Flash Sync Port
    Connectivity Sony Alpha 9 III Sony Alpha 9 II Sony Alpha 9
    Built-in GPS
    Built-In Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi Version Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
    Built-In Bluetooth
    Bluetooth Version 5.0 - 4.1
    NFC -
    Mobile App Compatible : Android & iOS
    App Name: Creators' App
    Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Remote Control, View Live Feed
    *As of November, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility     		- -
    Remote Control - Wired or wireless Wired or wireless
    Environmental Sony Alpha 9 III Sony Alpha 9 II Sony Alpha 9
    Environmental Sealing
    Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
    Physical Sony Alpha 9 III Sony Alpha 9 II Sony Alpha 9
    Dimensions 136 x 97 x 83 mm (5.35 x 3.82 x 3.27") 129 x 96 x 76 mm (5.08 x 3.78 x 2.99") 127 x 96 x 63 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.48")
    Weight (inc. batteries) 678 g (1.49 lb / 23.92 oz) 678 g (1.49 lb / 23.92 oz) 673 g (1.48 lb / 23.74 oz)
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH) - 9.6 x 6.1 x 5.6" 9.6 x 6.1 x 5.6"
    Package Weight - 3.395 lb 3.395 lb
    Power and Storage Sony Alpha 9 III Sony Alpha 9 II Sony Alpha 9
    Battery Pack NP-FZ100 NP-FZ100 NP-FZ100
    Battery Life 530 shots with LVD
    400 shots with viewfinder     		690 shots 650 shots
    USB Charging
    Internal Storage
    External Storage Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
    Other Sony Alpha 9 III Sony Alpha 9 II Sony Alpha 9
    Self Timer 2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames 2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames 2, 5, 10 secs + continuous
    Orientation Sensor -
    Tripod Mounting Thread 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
    Accessory Mount - 1 x Hot Shoe Mount 1 x Hot Shoe Mount
    Material of Construction Magnesium Alloy Magnesium Alloy Magnesium Alloy
    Electronic Level Gauge
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