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Sony A9 II

The Sony A9 II refined the original A9's groundbreaking stacked sensor formula with a suite of professional upgrades: improved grip ergonomics, a LAN port for instant wired file transfer, faster wireless transfer speeds, an enhanced AF algorithm with improved subject recognition, and a more weather-sealed body. The 24.2MP stacked BSI CMOS sensor and 20fps blackout-free burst remained, but with more reliable eye and body tracking. It became the camera of choice for professional sports photographers and photojournalists who had adopted Sony after years of DSLR use.

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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.

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Value & Depreciation
£4800
Launch price
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£3299
Today
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31%
Value drop
Over ~7 years, this camera has cost roughly £214/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today).

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Memory card
SD Slot 1 + 2 of 2 Cheapest at V60+: £40.00 · Delkin POWER SD UHS-II 32GB
Top mode needs V60 (from its top video mode and burst rate) SD cards and speeds →
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Core
Released
2019
Sensor
24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS
Resolution
24.2 MP
Mount
Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Dimensions
128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm
Weight
678g (with battery and card)
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
Autofocus
693 phase-detect + 425 contrast-detect, real-time eye/body tracking
Stabilisation
IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5.5 stops
Burst Rate
20fps (blackout-free with full AF/AE)
Battery Life
~500 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Viewfinder
EVF, OLED 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification
Screen
3.0" tilting touchscreen
Memory Cards
Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity
USB-C, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet (LAN), HDMI
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
Full frame
Viewfinder Type
Electronic
Screen Type
Tilting
Touchscreen
Yes
Card Slots
2
Battery Life (CIPA)
500 shots
Dimensions
129 × 96 × 78mm
Weight (Grams)
678g
Autofocus Type
On-sensor phase detect (hybrid)
Subject Detection
Face, Eye, Animal
Max Burst Rate
20.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
Yes (5.5 stops)
Maximum Native ISO
51200
Max Video Resolution
4K
Max 4K Frame Rate
30fps
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
Yes
Headphone Jack
Yes

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25 lenses compatible with the Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) mount.

Who should buy this
  • 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
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
7.6
Street
6.1
Travel
5.9
Wedding & Events
7.5
Filmmaking
6.7
Documentary
6.9
Sports & Action
8.3
Landscape
6.1
Wildlife
8.2
Casual
4.7
Food
6.8
Macro
5.9
Architecture
6.1
Astrophotography
7.2
✅ Great For
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Sports & Action 8.3 Strong on burst speed, autofocus and viewfinder. 20fps blackout-free and 693 PDAF points — purpose-built for the most demanding sport.
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Wildlife 8.2 Strong on autofocus, burst speed and lens reach / ecosystem. Real-time animal tracking and 20fps make it one of the finest wildlife cameras available.
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Portrait 7.6 Strong on autofocus, image quality / low light and lens reach / ecosystem. Reliable real-time eye AF produces consistently sharp portrait results.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Casual 4.7 Held back by ease of use and generation.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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Series history
Sony A9 Series
Sony's professional sports and action full-frame mirrorless line.
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