Lumix S9vs A7C II
Lumix
Lumix S9 (2024)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel Photographers, Content Creators & L-Mount Entry Buyers — Lumix S9 (2024): The most compact full-frame camera available — a perfect travel and content creation companion with brilliant colour science.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
Lumix S9 (2024)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact package
- Content creators attracted to Real-time LUT and 10-bit video
- Photographers already in the L-mount ecosystem wanting a lightweight second body
- Lumix S5 II users who want something smaller for travel and casual shooting
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; the lumix s9 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S9 (2024) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 413g (with battery) | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S9 | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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