Photonstophotos report: Sony a9 vs. Nikon D5 vs. Canon 1D X Mark II



Photonstophotos published their Sony a9 test results with some comparison data from the Canon 1D X Mark II and Nikon D5 cameras:

Photonstophotos updated their Sony a9 results with final data and it performs very well against its competitors up till 3200 ISO, where the Nikon D5 just edges it out. It’s good to see that the electronic shutter of the Sony a9 doesn’t affect the dynamic range of the a9 much according to Photonstophotos’ results. The Sony a9, beats the Canon 1D X Mark II across the board, but falls just behind the Nikon D5 in low light, while besting it in maximum dynamic range. (SonyAddict)

Camera Model ▾ Maximum

PDR
Low Light

ISO
Low Light

EV
Sony ILCE-9 10.47 6612 11.05
Sony ILCE-9(ES) 10.64 5709 10.84
Nikon D5 9.42 7178 11.17
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II 10.46 5189 10.70

Next is a comparison between the Sony a9, Sony a7 Mark II and a7r Mark II:

Sony a9 is bested by both the Sony a7 Mark 2 and a7R Mark 2 in dynamic range, but beats the Sony a7 Mark 2 in low light.

Camera Model ▾ Maximum

PDR
Low Light

ISO
Low Light

EV
Sony ILCE-9 10.47 6612 11.05
Sony ILCE-9(ES) 10.64 5709 10.84
Sony ILCE-7RM2 11.42 6800 11.09
Sony ILCE-7M2 11.16 3863 10.27

Via Sonyaddict