Sony A1 vs A9 II - real life test. Which camera should you get?

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Testing out photo capabilities of the newest all-in-one camera - Sony A1 vs the best sports camera - A9 II. How does 30fps vs 20fps feel like? Will A1 with its 50 megapixels can be as fast as A9 II. How is ISO performance?
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@juanpabloferrandobaluja1938 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing review. Thank you man!

@nogroove3819 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. Love your website!

@tomlillandt1344 2 жыл бұрын

Very good comparison! Thanks!

@jonstreeter1540 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. I’ve got an A1 and 50mm f/1.2 on order. Your videos have been very helpful.

@MagicWeddingPhotographer 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! A1 and 50GM = sweeeeet combo!

@diegojuarez8019 2 жыл бұрын

The A9II is such an underrated camera. Great review though

@deanelliot4127 3 жыл бұрын

First time viewing one of your videos and it was wonderful; informative, entertaining, and “objective” rather than biased. I immediately subscribed to your channel after viewing, and look forward to more of you videos. (Your wife is a very good sport to help out. Seeing the Legos reminded me of all the great times spent playing with my boys and our Lego sets.) ;0)

@MagicWeddingPhotographer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Dean! Appreciate your comment and glad you liked the video. I’m new to this KZfaq space, obviously Sony fanboy with access to lot of cameras and lenses, so happy to be sharing my thoughts!

@expertea 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent comparison. Thank you.

@MagicWeddingPhotographer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@OkwyUgonweze 3 жыл бұрын

Am not yet a sony shooter but having sync speed of up to 1500 in a crop mode is gold for outdoor portrait photographers like me . With a 1200w light one can conquer the ambience light. Am looking to add sony to my work system but am waiting to see what the A7 IV will be .

@mosessparks8340 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review. I have grown weary of so many reviewers who feel the need to make every video a comedy sketch, to the point it overshadows any useful factual content. Yours has a nice balance of personality and info :) I am waiting for my A1 to arrive, most interested in the high ISO performance, I shoot an A7R4 as my primary camera for work, so I know the A1 will be better than that at least based on the resolution.

@MagicWeddingPhotographer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Since I’m rather a practical user type than reviewer my goal is to show these cameras I’m able to test out in a real scenario, or at least something similar to real life scenario of the stuff that I do shoot. Glad you liked it! I wanted to make an ISO test for A7RIV vs A1, but hadn’t had both of these at the same time on me. I checked it vs A7RIII and have to say it’s pretty good!

@lavacampproductions3756 3 жыл бұрын

Was looking at A9II vs A1, until I watched this, which has me leaning towards the A1, thank you so much for the time you took on the content...but I also had these two on the docket...I want to have dedicated cams, for two shooters at events, A on photo, B on vid...so opinions on the following, and why do you feel? A7rIV vs A1 as dedicated photo...with A7sIII as dedicated video? Or like another commenter mentioned, A9 for vid, A1 for photo?

@mattstolzman Жыл бұрын

Dzięki, tego szukałem

@kelseymatarese Жыл бұрын

Great video! I'm between these two camera for dog action photography ! Thanks for the great reviews!!!

@smokejumperhg 3 жыл бұрын

Have just become a subscriber after watching this video. Thanks for compiling it.I have found this really helpful and one of the more useful A1 reviews on you tube. Would also be great to see ISO/ noise comparisons for the A7R4.

@photography6777 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent and Honest Review !!

@MagicWeddingPhotographer 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@kristalchin1943 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome and thank you :)

@benc2798 Жыл бұрын

My brain says the A1, but my wallet says none.

@provolutionnic3482 Жыл бұрын

which camera is better suited for sports photography in less than optimal lighting conditions?

@Chuchuguitar 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I was wondering, how are you recording the EVF?

@MagicWeddingPhotographer 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Thanks! I used external recorder on camera via HDMI. BlackMagic video assist.

@Revan89 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Maciej. Do you find the A1 is noticeably more responsive at changing settings than the A9ii or the A7iii?

@MagicWeddingPhotographer 3 жыл бұрын

It does seem more responsive, menu is faster, and basically all the operations feel 'snappier'. Plus - I didn't mention in this video (only on previous review) that if the camera is clearing the buffer you can pretty much do everything in the menu, change settings etc, so that is pretty different from the older cameras that just needed to clear it first

@nissstanley Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the video! I’m a stills portrait photographer and considering which option to buy. In regard to the difference in megapixels- how much will this impact print size? Thanks so much.

@humanfirst11 Жыл бұрын

iPhone 14 pro. JK 😉

@jep_offtop9181 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for very good cameras comparing

@MagicWeddingPhotographer 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@sandrao3672 3 жыл бұрын

Why about the colors? Was one better than the other?

@mwed6440 2 жыл бұрын

very helpful buddy

@AlexanderCornel 3 жыл бұрын

great comparison

@nickwilliams6716 2 жыл бұрын

Aperture drive is available on A9MK1 . It only works with electronic shutter and only with Sony lenses not Tamron Etc. The only time my A9 is very bad at focusing is in low light above f4 when I'm doing group shots using flash. The 17 year Canon 20D was far, far better than my A9 In this situation. The mirrorless cameras inability to use the flashes infrared beam is the one area where a DSLR is way better. From your test the A1 looks to address this with better focusing with smaller apertures

@rickscott9388 2 жыл бұрын

Love the fjallraven hat. I need one. Great review and now i am still confused. I want to upgrarde the A7-iii for widlife and stills. I will wait a while for prices to settle. Thanks again.

@forclients5988 10 ай бұрын

Another point. who shoots at dark at f/22 or f/16?

@gerritm.8102 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. I really liked this video. Very informative. I only think you forgot an important difference and that the price difference.

@fudgiecat 3 жыл бұрын

So I shoot mainly indoor performance under stage lighting - usually quite poor - would the A1 be a better bet or is the performance under these conditions with the A9 2 not significantly any better and certainly not to justify paying twice as much for it. I don't shoot machine gun style but I do these days often have to shoot under LED lighting and silently especially if it's a monologue or a solo piano performance. As you have tested both cameras your opinion would be very welcome - thanks!

@MagicWeddingPhotographer 3 жыл бұрын

If you shoot wide open I'd say you'd be as good with A9II as with A1. Unless you'll benefit from that extra speed and frames per second...

@fudgiecat 3 жыл бұрын

@@MagicWeddingPhotographer Thanks so much for your reply ! I very rarely shoot more than one/two frames in a sequence so speed is never an issue - what i really need is great high ISO performance under poor light coupled with reliable AF - can I ask you another question please - did you test the anti flicker settings? - modern LED stage lighting and electronic shutters don't mix - the dreaded banding - does the A9II eliminate this as I have read that the A1 does a much better job - but I haven't seen any conclusive evidence. If it is a case of having to use the mechanical shutter then the resulting noise can be a real problem with some artists and audiences.... I really appreciate your thoughts!

@grzegorzkrajewski1095 2 жыл бұрын

Świetny materiał i niezły angielski. Keep it like that :)

@jerryeisner1 Жыл бұрын

After listening and watching your very thoughtful and detailed review, i would love to know if you are using the A-1 for your wedding work? Thanks. Also if you own all three cameras that you mention in the video. Thsnks so much.

@MagicWeddingPhotographer Жыл бұрын

I ended up buying 2x A7IV's later that year. The A1 was just to expensive to get 2 units.

@jerryeisner1 Жыл бұрын

@@MagicWeddingPhotographer from reviews I’ve seen of the A 7 IV’s you have made a good choice. And you also made another good choice buying the extra unit. So have you been happy with how the new A 7 IV’s are working?? I would love to know. I’m a retired wedding photographer with 30 plus years of experience. Thanks for answering me!!

@MagicWeddingPhotographer Жыл бұрын

Yep, supper happy! Check my latest video which is 1 year after review of A7IV: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l8WBeNhzpszIeIU.html

@jerryeisner1 Жыл бұрын

@@MagicWeddingPhotographer OK going to youtube right now to enjoy seeing it. Thanks Magic😊!!

@ameywadadekar Жыл бұрын

Hi there i was looking for work in photography and video + photo editing, i stay in India, any work available with you sir?

@rajat77sada 2 жыл бұрын

What about dynamic range, and ISO performance comparison of these cameras.. that would have been good

@lauriewahlig2819 3 жыл бұрын

Ohhhhh so excited to see what you think! I have an a9ii and am keeping it but a1 on the way! I can’t think of a better duo!

@MagicWeddingPhotographer 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! That is a killer duo!! Also - thanks for being here every time!!

@sosomelodies659 3 жыл бұрын

You know life is good when you can have an A9II and A1 in one bag. :)

@JonathanAkosah 3 жыл бұрын

Do you shoot only weddings or sports too?

@lauriewahlig2819 3 жыл бұрын

@@JonathanAkosah not sure who you are asking? I’m mainly a portrait/wedding/etc photographer but did shoot high school sports before

@JonathanAkosah 3 жыл бұрын

@@lauriewahlig2819 I was asking you, I don't know why the comment didn't put your@. Thank you for responding. I shoot high school sports professionally myself and am about to graduate high school, I'm going to continue shooting in college.

@thilinaalagiyawanna3680 6 ай бұрын

Thank you

@MoLetalis 2 жыл бұрын

- 30 fps is only compatible with one or two lenses - anyone who owns an a9ii, doesn't really use F16 or slower - A9ii is not half the price; in the Netherlands it's €5300 vs A1 €7300 (still 2k cheaper lol) - if video and high resolution matters, buy A1. If only sports/wildlife photography matter for you, buy an A9

@frankwieczorek5112 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the lovely video, I own a A9 mark1 and looking for better high ISO /low light capabilities

@MagicWeddingPhotographer 3 жыл бұрын

oh interesting, so for you ISO performance of A9 is not enough? How about A7SIII if ISO is priority? Would you be able to live with 12mp?

@frankwieczorek5112 3 жыл бұрын

@@MagicWeddingPhotographer ,yes indeed I'm probably going for the A7S III even I am not so much into videos, my old RX1R mark 1 which I think had the sensor from the A7 II had a much better high ISO capability as my A9, I think that has to do with the BSI sensor , but not sure about that. Also other brands we don't really how much Sony sensors they are using, so Nikon, Panasonic etc are they any better?? Who knows...

@Archonsx 2 жыл бұрын

@@MagicWeddingPhotographer 12 mp in 2022? absolutely disgusting.

@mipmipmipmipmip 2 жыл бұрын

@@Archonsx well, I didn't expect the megapixel police to show up here. Maybe everyone has their own priorities.

@lauriewahlig2819 3 жыл бұрын

Couple more questions....do you like your double strap for use during weddings? I sure hope you get a chance to compare the new 50mm 1.2 Sony coming out with the 55 1.8. I know it’ll be heavier but sure curious to see that 1.2!

@MagicWeddingPhotographer 3 жыл бұрын

Love my double strap, use the material camera swagg by moneymaker! I’m using 55/1.8 on daily basis, so if rumors about 50GM are true, I’ll be more than happy to share my comparison!

@lauriewahlig2819 3 жыл бұрын

@@MagicWeddingPhotographer supposedly announcing on 3/16 so 🤞🏻🤞🏻. I’ll give the straps a look. Thanks. Great videos!

@mawimarc6616 2 жыл бұрын

You nailed it. Iso performance makes me sick on the a1😂

@blendfabrik Жыл бұрын

Danke!

@waydownsouth 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings from New Zealand (nice map in the background btw :-) What a great comparison! I own an a9II & a7RIV... I was initially going to trade them both for an a1 but I like having the option of two bodies (for back up) so I decided against it in the end. Enjoying your videos, so I've just subscribed :-) Keep up the great work you're doing. Also loved your 35 G Master review... can't wait to get one.

@MagicWeddingPhotographer 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Barry! Haha, indeed - the map that I bought in Queenstown! Love NZ, wish to come back one day. And yeah, thanks for kind words about the video. True - if you have A9 II and A7R IV you have two bodies. A1 is both of them and more, but still 1 body, so you'll need another camera either way for backup etc. That is why I'm crying inside, cause getting two A1's this year... don't think I can pull that off haha!

@waydownsouth 3 жыл бұрын

@@MagicWeddingPhotographer Queenstown is beautiful, as soon as this pesky global pandemic thing is over you're welcome back anytime mate :-) I'm nervous to try the a1 when they reach stores here... I suspect if I play with one I'll instantly want it haha. Good luck with the channel.

@karlbratby4349 3 жыл бұрын

I have those two as well and agree with you, prefer the A9II with its better ISO although would love it even more if the EVF was a bit better as for me being a new glasses wearer I feel it's only an average EVF.

@waydownsouth 3 жыл бұрын

@@karlbratby4349 Hi Karl, since making that comment 2 months ago I changed my mind again and ended up trading both bodies anyway haha. I don't miss the a7RIV and as much as I enjoyed the a9II the a1 is just like a upgraded version of that camera that's just that little bit better in every way. And with the new compressed lossless RAW format files I can shoot 50MP with a file size that's only a little bigger than the 24MP RAWs from the a9. Win win really. I did rent an a9II to shoot a wedding recently so I got to shoot them side by side and basically the two cameras feel nearly identical in the hand... but that a1 EVF is truly glorious!!

@vettepwr23 2 жыл бұрын

@@waydownsouth hello. I saw your response and I figured I would ask. I am looking to upgrade. I have the A7R2. Started shooting landscapes and have moved into taking some portraits, wildlife and perched birds. I’m also thinking about getting into shooting some birds in flight. If not buying an A1, what would be a good to camera solution if keeping the budget around $4500 to $5000. I can get the A7R3a($2000), A7R4a($2600), A7IV ($2600), A9 II ($3300) and an A9 ($2400). All of the cameras prices aside from A9 and A9 II are new. Thoughts? Thanks.

@joseallende8046 3 жыл бұрын

(A7SIII + A7RIV + A9II + more) = A1 Amazing!!!!

@wpuch 3 жыл бұрын

Czyli ogółem pod śluby 2x a1 a a9 mkII co najwyżej na zapas? ;)

@MagicWeddingPhotographer 3 жыл бұрын

Jak lubisz megapiksele... to niestety dla twojego portfela Tak! 😭😭😭

@frankfeng2701 3 жыл бұрын

I want A9ii with A1 video features (except for 8K).

@MagicWeddingPhotographer 3 жыл бұрын

Haha true! There's no camera like that! A9III maybe?

@frankfeng2701 3 жыл бұрын

Or A9ii with A7r4 resolution (with CF-A slot)

@jamescook5931 3 жыл бұрын

Did you use an ND filter when you filmed your wife on the 135? If so which ND did you use? Could you give me the link?

@MagicWeddingPhotographer 3 жыл бұрын

Hey James, no filter!

@devilangel4655 3 жыл бұрын

For video and daylight shoot A1 For more lowlight A9

@tthailand124 2 жыл бұрын

I am not a good camera person if I want to have Sony camera I will buy Sony a1. What do you think?

@GiorgioBaruffi 3 жыл бұрын

Now I understood why you have 4 children, many compliments to your wife! 🤣 (and, yes, many compliments also to you, great review!) 🤗

@MagicWeddingPhotographer 3 жыл бұрын

Haha Thanks so much my friend 🍕 🍝 🍹

@cleysoptique8749 9 ай бұрын

So low light and action is better on A9 vs A1

@cloudguru3018 2 жыл бұрын

Best is to wait for A9III

@JosefFoti Жыл бұрын

Well, I was rather expecting more practical comparison. This video was too much about the specs which can be found anywhere on the internet and people who aim at these expensive cameras usually have enough experience to tell, whether or not they need 50 megapixels or 30 FPS... I was hoping to see more of like comparing colours out of the camera, ability to set the custom buttons and stuff like that which you can't read from the specs. Well, I have had both cameras in my hands (not at the same time, and A1 very briefly) but as I use the A7 IV, I was a little disappointed that the A9 II gives the user fewer choices in terms of customization. And I think this is quite important as well, If you're going to use the camera on a daily basis.

@memoriesnow5334 2 жыл бұрын

After watching this I want A9 iii 😅😂 because most of the time I shoot low light and I don't need 30fps I am happy with 20fps.

@MagicWeddingPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Haha! I wonder what could A9III be. I'm guessing it might be the first one from Sony that will get rid of mechanical shutter, like Nikon Z9. Time will tell!

@forclients5988 10 ай бұрын

What nobody seems to notice is the way bigger buffer the a9 and a9ii has over the A1. Waiting to buffer clearing is not fun at all. The A9 stills beat the A1 in this regard. Worse high iso and worse buffer makes clear to me that the A9II is much better for WILDLIFE photography

@homeageify 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@fazr_tv 3 жыл бұрын

24mp is better for me

@intermarioklik6417 3 жыл бұрын

Widzę ,że jak się postarasz to potrafisz stworzyć coś ciekawego. Dla polaków robisz widowisko w stylu TVP . To nie krytyka tylko taka mała refleksja....

@entertainmentworld5238 3 ай бұрын

English is not my first language but still i watch only this video on speed of 1.75 😂😂 anyway great video

@meshstore_technologies 9 ай бұрын

Magic!!! Ahahahahsha aaaaa!!!!!!!

@firsst6779 2 жыл бұрын

Niestety nie jest tak kolorowo a wręcz przeciwnie . Polityka Sony to porażka . Sony A9 czyli aparat który jest przeznaczony do fotografowania w halach sportowych w których często są używane lampy sodowe czy diodowe nie ma funkcji Anti flicker . Sony dało tą funkcję A7 III a nie dało aparatowi który kosztuje 15000 zł .Sony A9 II dostał tą funkcję dopiero w aktualizacji co jak dla mnie jest skandalem . Właśnie mam za sobą takie zdjęcie przy użyciu A9 i wszystkie z poprzecznymi pasami. Nawet migawka mechaniczna nie pomaga . A więc trzeba wziąć SONY A7m3 który ma funkcję antiflicker z tym że ta funkcja zarówno w A73 jak i A9 II działa tylko na migawce mechanicznej, która w A7m3 jest bardzo głośną . I tak mając dwa aparaty marki Sony jesteśmy zdani albo na siedzienie przy kompie i ratowanie słabej jakości zdjęć albo na brak możliwości wykonania takich zdjęć w sytuacji kiedy wymagana jest cisza . . Nie wiem na ile głośna jest migawka w A9II . Mam nadzieję że jest w miarę cicha bo to by częściowo ratowało sytuację. Przypomnę żę już Canon 7Dm2 miał funkcję antiflicker i w miarę cichą migawkę mechaniczna tak samo jak Canon 5DmIV który miał również cichą migawkę mechaniczną. Uważam że brak aktualizacji w A9, która by dodawała funkcję antiflicker to skandal i traktowanie klientów jak baranów do strzyżenia z kasy. Chwalenie się się że dodano tą funkcję w aparacie za ponad 20 tys to robienie ludzi w konia .Czyli co powinienem zrobić ? Sprzedać A9 żeby kupić A9 II tylko dlatego że ma funkcję anti flicker ( która już posiada o aparat który kosztuję 1/3 ceny A9 II ) i w miarę cichą migawkę mechaniczną . To się nazywa dbać o klienta. Brawo SONY !!

@Stefan1968ful 3 жыл бұрын

I am into Wildlife photography, no video. For me the best combo is the A9 II and the A7R4 as i need a Backup camera anyway. I don’t need 30fps for my work. Bottom line: the A1 would not give me any advantage here, I won’t upgrade.

@user-jm7ez1ur8p 2 ай бұрын

Clearing the buffer with pictures has nothing to do with the V90 standard. V90 is only a video format standard and has nothing to do with pictures. Sorry you cant say anything about the AF system after taking some pictures of a slow moving wife. In real life the a1 is much much faster.