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A9 II vs ZV-1F

Quick take: The A9 II has the highest resolution at 24MP; the ZV-1F is the most affordable; only the A9 II is weather sealed.

16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

A9 II — Professional Sports, Wildlife & Photojournalism: The A9 II polished the A9's groundbreaking formula — 20fps blackout-free, improved subject tracking, and a LAN port made it the professional sports standard.

Who should buy what
A9 II (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Sports photographers who need 20fps with reliable eye and body tracking
  • Photojournalists who need LAN transfer and instant wireless file delivery
  • Wildlife photographers who want the fastest Sony AF in a proven body
  • A9 owners who need the improved ergonomics, weather sealing, and Ethernet
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification A9 IISony · 2019ZV-1FSony · 2022
Price £3,299£549Best
Sensor 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS
Resolution 24.2MPBest20.1MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/120p4K/30p
Autofocus 693 phase-detect + 425 contrast-detect, real-time eye/body trackingHybrid phase-detect AF with subject tracking (people, animals, birds)
Stabilisation IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5.5 stopsNone (digital Active SteadyShot only)
Burst Rate 20fps (blackout-free with full AF/AE)Best3.5fps (continuous AF)
Battery Life ~500 shots (CIPA)Best260 shots (CIPA, estimated)
Weight 678g (with battery and card)256g (with battery and card)Best
Dimensions 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm—
Weather Sealed YesBestNot weather sealed
Viewfinder EVF, OLED 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnificationNone (screen only)
Screen 3.0" tilting touchscreenFully articulating touchscreen
Mount Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)Fixed 20mm f/2 lens (wide-angle, vlogging-focused)
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slotsSingle SD (UHS-I)
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet (LAN), HDMIUSB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
A9 II
ZV-1F
Portrait
7.6/10
3.6/10
Street
6.1/10
6.3/10
Travel
6.1/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
7.5/10
3.6/10
Filmmaking
6.7/10
3.8/10
Documentary
6.9/10
5.0/10
Sports & Action
8.3/10
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Landscape
6.1/10
4.5/10
Wildlife
8.2/10
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Casual
4.7/10
7.1/10
Food
6.8/10
6.2/10
Macro
5.9/10
4.2/10
Architecture
6.1/10
4.7/10
Astrophotography
7.2/10
3.7/10
Vlogging & Video
—
6.4/10
Fun & simple
—
4.5/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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