Comparisons / Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Sony Alpha ILCE-A7R IV

Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Sony Alpha ILCE-A7R IV [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha ILCE-A7R IV ×
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha ILCE-A7R IVPanasonic Lumix DC-G9
BrandSonyPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberA7R IVG9
Alternate model number(s)
  • ilce-7rm4
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Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20192018
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)129137
Width (mm)7892
Height (mm)9697
Weight (g)665658
Waterproof--
PredecessorSony A7R IIIPanasonic G85
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerSonyPanasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)6120.3
Sensor format35mm4/3
Sensor area (mm²)849.66224.9
Sensor width (mm)35.717.3
Sensor height (mm)23.813
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.763.34
Focal Length Multiplier (x)12
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect+-
Dxo sensor score99-
Dxo color depth score (bit)26-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)14.8-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)3,344-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 3168 x 3168(10.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4160 x 4160(17.3 mp 1:1)
  • 4224 x 3168(13.4 mp 4:3)
  • 4752 x 2672(12.7 mp 16:9)
  • 4752 x 3168(15.1 mp 3:2)
  • 6240 x 3512(21.9 mp 16:9)
  • 6240 x 4160(26.0 mp 3:2)
  • 6336 x 6336(40.1 mp 1:1)
  • 8448 x 6336(53.5 mp 4:3)
  • 9504 x 5344(50.8 mp 16:9)
  • 9504 x 6336(60.2 mp 3:2)
  • 10368 x 5832(60.5 mp 16:9)
  • 10368 x 6911(71.7 mp 3:2)
  • 10368 x 7776(80.6 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1968 x 1968(3.9 mp 1:1)
  • 2624 x 1752(4.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2624 x 1968(5.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2784 x 2784(7.8 mp 1:1)
  • 2880 x 2880(8.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3328 x 2496(8.3 mp 4:3)
  • 3504 x 2336(8.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3712 x 2480(9.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3712 x 2784(10.3 mp 4:3)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3888 x 3888(15.1 mp 1:1)
  • 4992 x 3744(18.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5184 x 2920(15.1 mp 16:9)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
  • 7296 x 4104(29.9 mp 16:9)
  • 7296 x 4863(35.5 mp 3:2)
  • 7296 x 5472(39.9 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1060
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)120180
Image Storage
Movie file formatXAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereoMP4, AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony EMicro Four Thirds
Integrated nd filter--
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 1.4
  • 1.4
  • 1.5
  • 1.6
  • 2
  • 2
  • 2.7
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeFast Hybrid 4D AF: 567 points (PDAF), APS-C mode with full-frame lens: 325 points (PDAF)Contrast Detection with DFD: Face/Eye detection, Tracking, 225-area, Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint; One Shot AF, Shutter AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 1.3 cm (0.5 type) 5.76M-dot UXGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0m-1 diopter, Approx3680K-dot OLED, 1.66x / 0.83x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)5,760,0003,680,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.780.83
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.781.66
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,440,0001,040,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen-+
Selfie screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Top deck display-+
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)32,00025,600
Minimum iso (native)100200
Iso settingsAUTO (ISO 100-12800; selectable lower limit and upper limit), ISO 100 - 32000, expandable to ISO 50 - 102400Auto, iISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500-9900k with 15-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (4 settings)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • underwater
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • autoc
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting 1-4 (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1-4
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/32000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes3 Custom Settings; Slow & Quick Motion; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step)Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)++
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash--
Flash modes
  • auto flash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • hi-speed sync
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync.
  • wireless
  • 1st. curtain sync
  • 2nd curtain sync.
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionEnhanced Multi Interface Hot Shoe, Sync TerminalHot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-II
Other memoryDual SD UHS-II slots-
Dual card slots++
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC+-
Bluetooth++
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack++
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional via rm-vpr1
  • usb
  • wi-fi or bluetooth
  • wi-fi/bluetooth or optional wired
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm microphone and headphone jacks
  • multi-terminal micro usb (with remote support)
  • type-d micro hdmi
  • usb-c (usb 3.1 gen 1)
  • 2.5mm wired remote
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • hdmi type-a
  • usb 3.0 micro b
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.3
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1060
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)7050
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)7.260
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)3250
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)7.260
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)3250
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.210.12
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.120.05
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.04
Startup time (s)1.30.9
Play -> record time (s)1.50.7
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)670400
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)530380
Battery life, video (minutes)10555
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • np-fz100 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 1860mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported++
Software
Included software
  • capture one express (for sony) free download
  • none; free downloads: photofunstudio
  • silkypix developer studio
Os compatibility-
  • photofunstudio (windows); silkypix developer studio (windows / mac)



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