Battle of the Full Frames! Sony A7iii vs. Sony A7Riii vs. Sony A9- which camera is best for YOU?

[@micknificent]

After watching this video I came to the conclusion that I need all three of these Sony cameras. Especially the A9.

[@ArvindJuneja]

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[@paolofat52]

AGREED! I have all three .

[@MyBaoNguyen]

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[@cah88]

After watching this video I came to the conclusion I am 5 rings away from being a photographer.

[@josenataliogonzalez3807]

@@paolofat52 If you drop the resolution of the a7Riii down to match the A7 rii and Sony a9. how is the performance? Both in regular and lowlight shooting.

[@jasonn4397]

After a year of owning my A7III (after owning a A7II) I completely agree with everything shared here. While the A9 is my dream camera, my A7III has been more than I could have hoped it to be. Very happy to hear you and Sony are good. Thank you, Jason!

[@6gwilliams]

Thanks Jason. I jumped and bought the A9 when I recently got the $500 Sony instant rebate and $500 Sony trade-in rebate (same as the now $1000 off). I traded in my A7III and A6500 to bring the price down to few hundred dollars USD to get the A9. I have NO regrets, it was the move to make. The A9 is at a different level of performance and the best camera I have ever used in my 40+ years of pro career (including using the best from Nikon, Canon and Leica). I have already posted some shots as a member in your facebook group that I might NOT have gotten without having the A9. This video is perfectly timed. FYI, I also have an A7RIII. Cheers

[@4b494d]

This type of review is so non BS. Straight to the point and no verbose crap I find from other comparison reviews. Thx man

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

Jin Kim thank you!

[@tedmanasa907]

Thanks for making this video, Jason. It was the deciding factor in me keeping my a9 instead of switching to the A7rIII for my trip to Botswana. I print at 50”x30”, and thought I could really use the extra resolution. But your video convinced me that I would lose far more than I would from that switch. I have had my a9 for 2 years to the day (purchased on April 21, 2017) and it has been the most mind blowing object I have ever owned, especially in combination with my 16-35mm/2.8 GM. I’m sticking with the a9 for the long haul.Just added a 100-400mm GM to the kit for Botswana. Thanks.

[@Lectrosoul]

A9 Price drop because of A9ii imminent announcement! all three are amazing, for the money the a7iii is a beast

[@lattesweden]

A9 with FW5.0 raises the number of contrast AF points from 25 to 425, so same as A7III.

[@ajalbetjr]

Wait - what? WOAH!! With all the other features mentioned, I MISSED THIS!!! Holy Smokes!! Definitely want the A9, especially now with the $1,000 price drop!!

[@Nauticalimage]

@@ajalbetjr You wont regret it i pad the full price for my A9 but now with this 5.0 update its like i have a brand new camera

[@thundian]

Great video, I really like your presentation, no blah, blah, just real stuff only! I was using A7r3 and A73, sold A73 yesterday and placed an order for A9, it's back ordered for about 7-14 days, can't wait!

[@DutchAussieProductions]

Thanks for the video Jason. This is by far the best Sony camera video I have ever seen. Your photos and videos are amazing.

[@lastfrontier]

Thank you for the video! I feel really confident in choosing the A9 now. I rented it once and was blown away, but this video confirms my thoughts.

[@holdmyown32]

What do you shoot?

[@Bodywern]

This must be one of the most informative and user-friendly videos I have ever seen. Thank you!

I'm using a7 and a6000. In next week a7 will come with me to wedding session. All best from Poland!

[@takumi1153]

Any tips for the a6000? I recently just got it

[@rogersmith1643]

Thanks for the review Jason, I had an A7III last year, and this year upgraded to both an A7RIII and A9...due to the new prices. I love the detail in the A7R for macro and portraiture, and shoot sports with the A9...which as you say is a monster for frames and AF particularly with the firmware update. One comment I will make however (and this took me by surprise as I did not do my research), I photographed 2 night netball sessions (one with the A7R and the next with the A9), the banding issue with the A9 is real and crippling. My night sports shoot with the A7R was much more successful with 10 FPS and ant-flicker producing beautiful shots. The A9 AF trumps it, but all the photos were ruined with severe banding until I set mechanical shutter only and disabled e-front shutter. I might add just switching to mechanical shutter will not stop banding, you have to disable the e-front shutter as well. The problem is I was crippled with 5 FPS. Some people say this issue doesn't exist...I can confirm it definitely does, and the severity will probably depend on the frequency of the lights. The other big factor is your shutter speed, and of course shooting sports requires at least 1/1000 to adequately freeze action, aggravating the banding issue. If you shoot night sports under lights, the A7III or A7RIII will probably be better for you. Be safe and test the A9 under your typical conditions first.

[@ningsun2]

As always Jason , you are the best of all, straight shooter, on the point, no BS. Great artist, educator, of course best pianist:); but above all, you are a great guy with incredible humanity. People don’t understand, you watch the guy’s video, only because you like the guy’s persona! Period.

[@TrevorMcGrathPhotography]

Love every second of your stuff...I was sure you were going to cry by the end of this video. Over recent videos, you have been shooting with other systems (and that's great) but you have SONY in your heart and are only happy with sony in your hand. I made the switch just three months ago from Canon and it has rejuvenated my passion for photography in SO many ways.

[@hwirtwirt4500]

I really enjoy bird and wildlife photography and the most striking, sharp and vibrant images I've see over the past year or so come form the Sony A9. It's outrageously good at capturing images that no other camera can match. A combination of speed, focusing accuracy and color that is just unmatched.

[@timryan6395]

Thanks again Jason, this is the best video out there explaining the REAL differences in these platforms. Very helpful. Love your work and your attitude.

[@BretBihler]

Thanks for this review. Because of your videos about 1.5 yrs. ago I switched from Canon to Sony, and got the 7RIII and love it, as well as 3 GM lens. Love your vids. Keep up the incredible work.... Also because of you I purchased a Roto Light Neo II system!

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

Bret Bihler awesome thank you!!

[@JCANPetros]

Great job as usual Jason! Good balance of explanation and samples.

[@renestaempfli1071]

I switched to VF A7S about 5 years ago for it's low light capability and mirror less technology. Then i got the A7RII shortly after it's release to have a higher resolution camera. I skipped the A7III's and went strait for the A9, as it gave me the very fast AF I was looking for (still at the original price). With the recent price drop and FW 5.0, the A9 in my opinion is a no brainer.

[@alantay9409]

1000% in agreement with your comparison & choices! I started with a7III. Love its animal AF! When a9 drop over $1k in price (money and two gifts) I went for the a9. Man oh man! The a9 is out of this world! Come summer with animal AF, the a9 will be “The Untouchable”! Thank you Jason! I learn a lot from your post! Someday, I like to be at your seminar! Do hold a seminar in Colorado! See ya.

[@stevetqp9152]

I second that, Alan! Jason is an amazing photographer.

[@didimiorios3781]

Greetings Jason from Puerto Rico. Extraordinary comparison between the 3 best cameras. I have the A6500 and I love it. Thank you for helping me in the discovery of my next camera to buy. I am fascinated by your photos.

[@shootingwithrp]

This was one of the videos that helped me consider my current Sony camera.. I had purchased an A9 towards the end of April 2021 and it has been one of the best cameras I've used so far! I had switched from a Canon RP and R to the Sony. I ended up buying the 200-600 lens along with the A9. My A9 costed me 2500 with 59 actuation's. All I use is the silent shooting with electronic shutter. Truly an amazing camera for the price!

[@NicoleSignorCreative]

I love the a7iii for motorsports - I'd love to try the a9, but the price tag scares me! But the a7iii works perfectly for my needs! so great!

[@MaverickChristian]

Occasionally the Sony a9 goes on a serious sale. I waited to buy mine when it cost only about three thousand U.S. dollars (previously it was about four thousand).

[@bruceprosser5445]

Hi Jason, I agree that the Sony A9 is a fantastic camera, but because I shoot mostly landscapes, I think I need as high a resolution as possible. As long as I use a tripod I can crop in incredibly far away with a Sony A7R3. Thank you for sharing your expertise with everyone and giving us your Honest opinions which are a huge plus!

[@motobear383]

Hi Jason, in your humble opinion would you say the A9 would be good for Astro/night photography ? Or would you go with the A7iii. Thank you Chris

[@DanNisnisan]

Thanks for the comparison brother. A9 is my next body and placing my a7iii as my second body

[@mrone-rj1bn]

Looking forward to buy a7r3, to do wonders with that resolution, down sampling to kill the noise. It might not be as good for sports as A9, but excuse me - 10 fps, 76 raw buffer with 42 mega pixels is a big deal. Thank you for a pro demo.

[@old4004]

The age old question: "How does a leopard eat a porcupine?" Same old answer: "Very carefully!".

[@RickMentore]

Cool review, enhanced by your lengthy hands-on experience in all conditions!

[@GilbertTV]

a great honest summary of whats out there ... great video

[@hawj89]

DUDE!!!! this video is LEGIT incredibly helpful! you're actually speaking english, not tech language. thanks!!

[@sjsphotog]

Jason tells it like it is. He's always been that way

[@isabelladavis1363]

well Jason I invested in the A-9 two days ago and finally had time to upload the 5 upgrade version...MINDBLOWING tracking and I haven't even played with it yet...thanks for the reviews and comparisons between cameras...will continue using the A7Rii for landscapes and deal with the battery life that will work for its needs ...thrilled to have DECENT battery life coming from Nikon D700-750 ...so that's certainly a win...oh I can go on and on but time will tell...thanks again ...cant wait to capture my subjects without worrying about focus issues...

[@nebularish]

I’m glad I went for the A9. I wish you had done this video Before. It could have saved a lot of time researching. I’m happy I made the right decisions and also got it for the discounted price.

[@clubpgapro]

Finally, something comes out of your mouth that isn't "Let's talk about me". You made meaningful comparisons and real-world practicality for each camera. Thank you.

[@AdamRelayson]

I'm pretty happy with my a7iii. What surprised me was how much I enjoy shooting with the a6400. I bought it and a 50mm f1.8 FE as my walking-around camera. While it has distinct disadvantages from the a7iii, it's just a great little camera to shoot with and not worry about it getting broken or stolen.

[@christopherwesten6291]

Thank you so much Jason for releasing this video. I shot sports mainly and i was wondering which body could handle horrible lighting to excellent lighting and it seems like the A9 is the best choice for me. I also shoot those athletes for portraits so the A9 can handle both. Love ya Jason hope to see you at a Workshop sometime soon.

[@stephent8220]

Love hearing your insight and personal opinions!

[@MOVIMKR7]

After 45 years shooting, I’m going super slow shooting A7r3 I love it. Will get an A9 second generation

[@michaelhains2291]

Thanks Jason, a very timely comparison.

[@333raffles]

Part exchanged A73, rx10 iv, hx99, and pana lx100 for A9 (plus cash!). Now 1 camera to learn and improve on. Thanks, Jason.

[@JoseSanchezbze]

great video. how about which cards are better for each camera. I wouldn't want to buy the most expensive for my a73 if I didn't need to.

[@cenalanier6703]

Best comparison of these 3 cameras! Thank you

[@MHapha081287]

BEEN DOING RESEARCH ON WHICH CAMERA TO GET AND AFTER WATCHING THIS VIDEO... I SEARCH NO MORE!!! BEST VIDEOS !!!!

[@josetanon853]

Your my favorite Sony shooter , love your work Jason Lanier ..

[@SkYjAcKeR666]

Still family!! YES Sir!! :) Made my day Jason.

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

Absolutely..:)

[@half-decentphotography6544]

This video couldn't be more timely - as I'm planning to upgrade my trust old A7Rii real soon. I've changed my mind - I'm leaning towards the A9 now!

[@brayanfloresramirez8764]

wait until the A9ii

[@half-decentphotography6544]

Yes, Brian - that's exactly what I've got in mind. The only question is, how many kidneys will I have to sell, to buy it?

[@renestaempfli1071]

A7RII and A9 is a great combo. I am using this combo for more than a Year now. Should you wait for the A9II? If your needs are above the A9, yes. But it want be for $ 3500 ;-)

[@saulmirandaaliaga]

Love this video, Jason. Great work, thank you very much!

[@vproven]

Outstanding vlog. So informative, direct and to the point. What a breath of fresh air. 👍👍👍

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

Thank you!

[@DapurFithryOfficial]

Hi Jason. I already have an A7iii and want to buy one more camera between A7Riii or A9 Which one do you think is better? Price doesn't need to be a consideration. thank you 🙏

[@11557bexley]

Thank you, great video/info love your work

[@ElricX]

One day I'll be able to afford one of those. A6400 is going to have to do the job for now.

[@joselaraphotography]

It's a great camera.

[@sjsphotog]

you and me both. Been saving for a LONG time for the a7iii but been out of work as well. For now my NEX-7, a6000 and a6500 are doing fine for me and my non-professional work

[@andrewsheltraphotography1820]

The a6400 is an AMAZING camera and I shoot portrait sessions with it professionally. If you can't afford a full-frame, you definitely have the next best thing!

[@sjsphotog]

@@andrewsheltraphotography1820 yes the a6400 is greast (mini a9 for features) ifg you dont need IBIS and plan to use lenses that have OSS built in . yeah its not just the camera you have to afford but Full frame glass is just as expensive as the camera in some cases. you cant take a pix without a lens so its actually the MOST important more than the camera. Sigma makes great glass for less than Sony so look there for discounts and still great (sometimes better) quality than Sony lenses. I have both Signa, Sony and my old manual Canon FD lenses and my Canon EF lenses I use on my 3 Sony APCS bodies.

[@andrewsheltraphotography1820]

@@sjsphotog Oh for sure! I use full-frame Zeiss and Sony glass for my a6400 and A7III, but my a6000 still takes amazing photos. Glass is much more important in terms of picture quality. The newer bodies are amazing in terms of features and helping to get every shot, with the Continuous AF, etc. Rokinon actually makes some very good lenses for Sony as well, but after trying many different lenses over the years, I've just saved up for the few Zeiss primes I use and they do a wonderful job.

[@videophoto1436]

Hello Jason, thank you for your comparison. Could you please tell me what is the best lens for A9 I mean best for video?

[@STACYBURK]

Money aside... which do you think is the better lens? The G Master 24-70 or the Tamron 28-75?

[@kilofox]

Your wallet will love the Tammy. Mine did.

[@symzg5995]

Man, I'm not a Sony user (apart from owning a 10x 16.2MP one) but honestly, after watching this, it's made me want to own one now. Great review. The A9 is definitely in the running for me now. Having said that, please if you can, review the Panasonic G9...

[@kgsriram]

Jason, I was contemplating about A7iii vs A9 and I had the former in my cart. I just removed and added an A9 seeing this video. I know price is very important but always remember this quote - "Quality is remembered long after price is forgotten" -Aldo Gucci

[@SierraCreative]

Correct me if I’m wrong .. but doesn’t the a9 lack slog and hlg for cinematographers? If so, that’s a big difference for those looking to take advantage of the dynamic range of the sensor.

[@juhanyman1802]

Great video Jason! I had A7R III earlier, but about a month ago I went for A9 instead. With 5.0 firmware A9 is a beast! Autofocus is just magical and it has enough resolution for just about everything. I really don't miss the R III. Sure it was nice to be able to crop more in post, but for everything else but the resolution A9 trumps it. Only shame is losing the video profiles.

[@SAR2467]

Just bought the A7iii and yeah i now wish I bought the a9, what to do 😃 Gonna wait until the version II is released, this is gonna be one camera I will hold onto for a long time. Former Canon user loving my Sony now!! I just bought the 135 f1.8 G-master, this lens is insane, bokeh, build-q, sharpness, just unreal, love it!

[@MaverickChristian]

Sony a7iii is really good for the price; good for a backup camera if nothing else. I waited until the Sony a9 went on a serious sale (dropped from four thousand to three thousand) before I bought it.

[@LivingZombieJew]

I shoot A99 for way too long, but I just love the way its screen tilts. Anyway I will change to a7iii this wedding season, a9 also got silent shutter but it's still a lil bit too pricey for me. Love to have it one day.

[@Pharesm]

Very sensible and detailed comparison! subbed :)

[@richardbarakett4163]

As usuel Jason...you are awesome...love you brother!!!

[@RizwanPervez]

after MKBHD i found this youtuber a good explainer. good job!

[@ericterrill405]

love your work!

[@jeromemisa6642]

That A9 is insane😍tnx jason

[@darylnd]

Just picked up the A9, along with Batis 18, 40 and 85 lenses. Tough call between the three bodies but ultimately went with your “if you can only have one” recommendation. Also nice, there was a manufacturers weekend event at my local store, got trade-in on old equipment and additional discounts.

[@lawrencechan1206]

Love your review, Jason.

[@amirnoorani5017]

Awesome review! thanks Jason

[@Mixedpuppy]

Thank you! That was such a wonderful and honest review! I was in the market and trying to decide.

[@Parms]

Which is a better buy: A9 or A7III + a good lens?

[@alialdur4901]

Respect the man knows his craft. Also a question for a beginner who is looking to make short films. Between A7iii & A7r iii. Would you say it’s better to go for the A7iii and use the price difference to buy lenses and other camera gadgets?

[@ThomasECahill]

Great information Jason. Thanks!

[@MultiLasT1Standing]

Hey Jason, excellent work!! Love the info... you provide. I was waiting for you at least to mention the 7SIII, where that stand on the list? Thank you in advance.

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

ཨสའཏสK༏ LEGION it’s not out yet, so I can’t mention it :)

[@J_bar_S_Photography]

Heck, i just wish i could afford the a7iii lol Being a wildlife photographer and trying to make wildlife photography videos is a BEEP lol. Don't get me wrong, i love my Sony a6300 and it shoots faster than the a7iii and a7riii buuuuuuuuut i want the a7iii with the Sigma 150-600mm. I have the mc-11 adapter and use the canon 70-200 so its what i have to work with and i love it but having the full frame so i can get out and shoot early in the morning or late in the evening would be a game changer for me. Anyway, i know you don't do much wildlife photography i still watch your channel just because you're the smartest photographer i know. You are the first photographer i started watching when i decided to jump out and start my wildlife photography. Thank you for your content sir.

[@mks0]

i have the a7iii + mc-11 + sigma 150-600mm combination. its really good, shooting in the african savannah, especially morning/ evening twilight. a bit heavy though, after a few hours....best of luck with your gear acquisition!

[@J_bar_S_Photography]

That's exactly what I want lol

[@davethompson8934]

@@J_bar_S_Photography I shoot with the A7iii and the 150-600 via mc11 and it is an awesome combo, can hunt a bit if i'm trying to shoot a small bird in a contrasty scene but when it hits it hits beautifully, sigma recently did some upgrades on the adapter and the lens to make it work even better and i can say it worked really well .... even with the new sony update...animal eye af is good but not great yet... but fun to use none the less.

[@mks0]

all the best!

[@denverphotopro]

Dumped all my Canon stuff after the EOS R came out. The showed me Canon isn’t serious about the mirrorless space. Bought an A7RIII. Not a single regret. The best camera I’ve ever used. The Sony 24-105 F4 G OSS is a beast of a lens, as is the Sony 70-200F2.8 G Master.

[@disraelphotography]

Great comparison and advice man

[@barryroberts2474]

Good one mate!

[@tonyhaltmar5982]

I love, the way that you love the A9! Love ALL of your videos! BIG FAN. THANK YOU, JASON.

[@rubenamadeo2938]

Nice review, man. Keep it up! ^^ Can you review the color production in portrait for those cameras? Thanks

[@joaomiranda9639]

Hi Jason great video. I have a question and I would like to know your opinion please. The sony a9 II all claim to be ideal for wildlife photography, but it only has 24MP, in wildlife photography you often have to shoot away from the animals and you need to crop the image. With the A9 II, do you want before or after cropping do you still have high image quality? the difference in image quality is significant between the A7R III and A9 II, for wildlife photography, low light, away from the subject, etc. Thanks a lot. Best regards

[@drewrobertson6286]

I would love to see you test the Lumix S1 & S1R as well as the Leica SL... thanks for what you do...

[@petermarquez4527]

yep I'm looking at a7iii just because i shoot everything right now kids party's ,family get together s

[@albertw251]

Great photos Jason!! Good comparison of the cameras. I love my A7iii since downgrading the resolution from A7Riii. For my purposes the A7iii is excellent. With the money saved, I can invest in high end G-Master glass. :-)

[@사라-t9g]

Albert Wong Hi Albert, may I ask what made you prefer the a7iii over the a7Riii?

[@AllCarsUnited]

The a9 is missing s-log profiles which is a huge no no for video putting the a73 and a7r3 ahead for video. Otherwise especially with the new updates it's a pretty damn amazing camera!

[@thanvis2022]

I am A6300 user, How much image and video quality difference between A73 and A6300. is there really hues differ... Advanced thank you...

[@saptak]

I tested A7iii before getting a used a9. I found the color science of the new sensor in A9 is more pleasing to me than a7iii

[@spadyradio]

Thanks! Really helped me decided. Getting an A9

[@georgephippsgreen5745]

Well, Jason, I knew about Sony by you. I think I got in love with them. Actually, I use the Canon 5D Mark IV. A great machine, but, life goes changing and we cannot stop. I am getting acquainted with my lovely Sony. When I used to use film, I had Minoltas. I have been using Canon since 2005. Finally I bought this Sony and I do not know what will be next but Sony is great. I love my Sony a7R III. Thank you Jason for all your classes. Following you, has been a master-ship in Photography.

[@josenataliogonzalez3807]

Hey if you drop the resolution to match the a7 rii does the riii work better in lowlight?

[@alanrivero7654]

Great video Jasón.

[@b.walter6646]

Thanks for an outstanding comparison!

[@svanteekholm7334]

Hi Jason, sorry for another gear question - but can you recommend a good fedora?

[@sizzlemann]

I just bought the A9. The deal was too good to pass up. I was able to capture surfers on the waves (Easter Sunday) with that 20 fps. Amazing!!! All the shots I've been able to review have been tack sharp! If you have the luxury of buying it, do it! Like Jason said, "you won't regret it"!

[@333raffles]

Have A73, about to buy a6400 as backup. Now rethinking.

[@smitharamgopal1687]

Great videos and still relevant in 2021. Considering the drop in prices due to the A9 ii and A7R iv, would you recommend the A7R iii for portraiture and landscapes photography with vintage lenses? Thank you!

[@markshirley01]

Very helpful information thanks. The A9 is always the camera I've wanted - fast and easy to use - this is what matters to me.

[@rolandrickphotography]

Don’t have the a9, but the most tempting feature to me is the electronic shutter system an that sensor avoiding rolling shutter utilising electronic shutter only. Did they speed up buffer clearing with the current available firmware upgrade and add an intervalometer without the necessity to purchase it on the Sony store?

[@Labci_photography]

I use a9 and I am fascinated after last update to 5.0.

[@KW86.]

Thank you Jason, I can smell A7S 3 coming soon. That's why prices are down?

[@gcnphilly]

Great video as always. I made the switch to the a7iii and also have the a6000. Both are great. One thing I do struggle with as a former Canon shooter is the color science with Sony. It's good but I find Canon had it nailed. Any videos on getting the best color in portraits using the Sony cameras?

[@LMActionsports]

What I have learned is that the iPad Pro 10.5 handles all my large image files off my 36mp Nikon D800 like a champ in small photo shoots with only a couple hundred pictures taken at a time. As I do photography part time . I Very happy with it how iPad works with these files. But if I want to go full-time and upgrade to the Sony a7riii I will definitely have to upgrade to stronger faster computer. Thank you for comparison I love you