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> outperforms both Canon and Nikon by a considerable margin Not sure the metric, but SLRs still own the focusing crown for most action-based photography (thoug

> outperforms both Canon and Nikon by a considerable margin Not sure the metric, but SLRs still own the focusing crown for most action-based photography (though the mirrorless cameras are getting closer to being good at it). And exposure/metering is pretty much even, resolution is pretty even, ISO/noise gives an edge to Sony/Nikon over Canon, body/UX/comfort/grip gives an edge to Nikon/Canon over Sony (unless you have very small hands, maybe...), battery life gives a huge lead to Nikon/Canon over Sony. There are only a few aspects where Sony's current flagships have a substantial difference, like high FPS shooting (20 vs ~10 for DSLRs), or 'seeing what you're shooting' in the digital viewfinder. Also, both Canon and Nikon are reportedly working on some full frame mirrorless bodies to compete with Sony's flagships (they have both had various cameras in the market in the past, e.g. Nikon 1 series, but none were as well-rounded as what Sony's offering today).

petepete 8y ago
> Not sure the metric, but SLRs still own the focusing crown for most action-based photography (though the mirrorless cameras are getting closer to being good at it) I'm not sure this has been true since the Sony α9. Its autofocusing abilities are amazing, and that's coming from me - a Nikon fan and D500 owner. If I shot people rather than wildlife, I'd probably switch for the eye-AF alone.
- PuffinBlue 8y ago
  The a9 falls down when zooming and focusing at the same time though. That's fairly important for sports and a few other parts of other types of photography. The Nikon D5 still has the crown when you add in that test and percentage wise will beat Canon/Sony. In absolute numbers, because the Sony shoots so fast it can bring home more 'keepers' in terms of numbers of photos though. And the focus point coverage is WAY bigger on the a9, so overall I would call it a tie depending on what you are shooting.

petepete 8y ago

> Not sure the metric, but SLRs still own the focusing crown for most action-based photography (though the mirrorless cameras are getting closer to being good at it) I'm not sure this has been true since the Sony α9. Its autofocusing abilities are amazing, and that's coming from me - a Nikon fan and D500 owner. If I shot people rather than wildlife, I'd probably switch for the eye-AF alone.

PuffinBlue 8y ago
The a9 falls down when zooming and focusing at the same time though. That's fairly important for sports and a few other parts of other types of photography. The Nikon D5 still has the crown when you add in that test and percentage wise will beat Canon/Sony. In absolute numbers, because the Sony shoots so fast it can bring home more 'keepers' in terms of numbers of photos though. And the focus point coverage is WAY bigger on the a9, so overall I would call it a tie depending on what you are shooting.