A9vs ZV-E10 II
Sony
A9 (2017)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & action photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Action Photography — A9 (2017): The camera that changed professional photography — the A9's 20fps blackout-free burst and silent shutter proved mirrorless had definitively surpassed the DSLR.
Youtube & Content Creation — ZV-E10 II (2024): Designed from the ground up for solo creators — every control in the right place, 4K/60p, and a directional mic built in.
Who should buy what
A9 (2017)
- Sports photographers who want the original 20fps mirrorless at a lower used price than the A9 II
- Wildlife photographers who need blackout-free burst with fast, reliable tracking
- Sony FE system users who want a professional sports body
- Photographers interested in the camera that changed the industry
ZV-E10 II (2024)
- Content creators who want improved AF and 4K/60p over the ZV-E10
- Vloggers who need subject tracking and a flip screen on a tight budget
- ZV-E10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade in autofocus performance
- Beginners who want the best value Sony APS-C vlogging camera available
Quick take: The zv-e10 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the zv-e10 ii is the most affordable; only the a9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A9 (2017) | ZV-E10 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £679 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | 693 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect, real-time eye/body tracking | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5 stops | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (blackout-free, silent electronic shutter with full AF/AE) | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~650 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 673g (with battery and card) | 293g body only |
| Dimensions | 126.9 × 95.6 × 63.0mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification, 60fps refresh (blackout-free) | None |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, headphone jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A9 | ZV-E10 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| YouTube & Vlogging | — | |
| Short-form Video | — | |
| Travel Vlogging | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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