Lumix S9vs A7R IV
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.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — A7R IV (2019): 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
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
A7R IV (2019)
- Landscape photographers who print large
- Studio shooters needing maximum detail
Quick take: The a7r iv has the highest resolution at 61mp; the lumix s9 is the most affordable; only the a7r iv is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S9 (2024) | A7R IV (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | 670 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 413g (with battery) | 665g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Leica L mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C 3.2 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S9 | A7R IV |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — |
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