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Good news for sports, outdoor, and photography enthusiasts: Sony releases full-frame mirrorless A9

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Last updated 2026-11-08 — For a long time, the top-tier machines in the world of digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras have been dominated by full-frame DSLRs with excellent image quality, extremely high sensitivity, and outstanding sports capture capabilities. Today, the new Sony A9 breaks that tradition. On April 20, 2017, Sony (China) Co., Ltd. officially released its new full-frame mirrorless...

For a long time, thedigitalsingle-lens reflex (DSLR)2017cameras4with the top performance have been20those full-frame DSLRs that offer good image quality, extremely high sensitivity, and strong sports capture ability. But today, the new Sony A9 is breaking that tradition.Onthe20thofApril,!"SonyA9(ChinaILCE-9)FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSSCo.,SEL100400GMLtd.officially released its new full-frame mirrorless cameraA9(CMOSmodel name:!") along with an ultra-telephoto zoom lens20().1/32,000As Sony's first full-frame mirrorless camera equipped with a stacked image sensor, it supports high-speed continuous shooting at up toframes per second, silent shutter, and!"-second high-speed shutter, ushering in the mirrorless era of professional photography.


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Sony full-frame mirrorless camera!"The A9 leads new trends in sports photography

World’s first full-frame stackedExmor RS!"CMOSimage sensor with approximately2420megapixels

 Exmor RS!"CMOSThe image sensor processing speed is about20times faster than its predecessor, equipped with an improvedBIONZ Ximage processor and front-endLSI, significantly enhancing overall performance.

Blackout-free shooting at up to20frames per second continuous shooting, and can sustainably shoot/Burst shooting at 41 frames per second, with continuous capture capability241frames inRAWformat or362frames inJPEGformat.

The autofocus and auto-exposure calculation detection frequency during shooting has been increased to60times per second, making it easier to capture stunning images whether shooting still photos or capturing frames during video recording./Frames per second, making it easier to capture stunning shots whether taking still photos or capturing frames during video recording.


4DThe autofocus system and blackout-free shooting

693phase-detection AF points cover93%of the frame, delivering a25%performance improvement over its predecessor, ensuring even fast-moving subjects can be easily captured.

Blackout-free shooting allows you to view the subject in real time during continuous shooting, capturing more effective frames.

Newly added1/32,000second high-speed, fully electronic, distortion-freesilent shutter design

 By eliminating the mechanical mirror structure and removing shutter sound,A9silent shooting is possible in various settings.




ILCE-9 + FE 100-400mm GM OSS, 1/2000 sec., F8, ISO 100


ILCE-9 + FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS, 1/1250 sec., F4, ISO 2500

The new Sony full-frame mirrorless camera!"A9Grip handleGP-X1EM(Top left in the image), Vertical gripVG-C3EM(Top right in the image)

Multi-battery adapter kitNPA-MQZ1K(Bottom in the image)

5In-body image stabilization and a rich selection of accessories—Sony leads digital camera innovation with technology

Built-in55-axis image stabilization system delivers up to approximately5stops of shake reduction

Compact body design with battery capacity increased to about2.2times that of previous models, featuring dualSDmemory card slots (supportingUHS-IIspecifications) and a wiredLANinterface.

Compatible with rechargeable batteriesNP-FZ100, battery chargerBC-QZ1, vertical gripVG-C3EM, multi-battery adapter kitNPA-MQZ1K(accommodating up to4pieces ofNP-FZ100batteries, the set includes twoNP-FZ100batteries), grip handleGP-X1EM, screen protective glassPCK-LG1, eyecupFDA-EP18, and other accessories.


 !"A9Enables new approaches to capturing wildlife and sports subjects, offering users more professional options.

The firstEmount full-frame super-telephoto zoom lens

meets strong demand from users for the highly acclaimed SonyGG Master series in the super-telephoto category, covering100-400mmcommon focal lengths provide greater convenience for shooting.

Adhering toGthe characteristics of high resolution and beautiful bokeh of master lenses,

it delivers outstanding sharpness from center to edge across the entire focusing and zooming range, and featuresGthe beautiful bokeh performance of master lenses, delivering excellent detail when shooting a variety of subjects and scenes.

16group22elements complex design, including1superEDlens elements,2pieces ofEDlens elements that significantly reduce chromatic aberration. Equipped with a nano anti-reflective coating, it minimizes unwanted reflections when shooting sports and wildlife subjects.

It is equipped with dual linear motors and a direct-drive ultrasonic motor.

Whether shooting still images or video, the dual linear motors and direct-drive ultrasonic motor ensure fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus. In addition, its autofocus algorithm has been optimized to keep the subject continuously in focus.

 Compatible withSEL14TCandSEL20TCteleconverters, the telephoto end can reach800mm

when paired withSEL20TCteleconverter, on a full-frame camera, enabling telephoto800mmshooting, and when used on aAPS-Ccamera, it achieves an1200mmequivalent focal length.

It meets the needs of professional photographers for portability, stability, and operability.

Weighing approximately1395g, it features a new zoom smoothness regulator that allows users to adjust the tightness when turning the zoom ring as needed.

The new SonyGmaster lensFE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS

 

for Sony full-frame mirrorless!"digital camerasA9(priced atRMB 31,999) along with a vertical grip.VG-C3EMThe relevant accessories will be available for pre-sale2017year4month21to5month23on the Sony China online store and at four Sony flagship stores in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Chengdu,5with sales starting at the end ofThe super-telephoto zoom lensFE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS(priced at RMB 18,900)is expected to be launched in2017year7.

For more information on new product launches and pre-sale events, please followSony China online store, the official Sony Imaging Circle Weibo accountor the official Sony China WeChat account(WeChat ID:sonycn_001).

 


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