Upgrade Guide

Sony A7 II→Sony A9 II

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Sony

A7 II

£549

2014

→

Upgrade to

Sony

A9 II

£3299 (+£2,750)

2019

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the A7 II. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the A9 II

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Full spec comparison

Spec	A7 II	A9 II
Price	£549	£3,299
Released	2014	2019	↑
Sensor	Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm	24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS
Resolution	24MP	24MP	↓
Video	1080p 60fps	4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus	117-point phase-detect hybrid AF	693 phase-detect + 425 contrast-detect, real-time eye/body tracking
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops	IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5.5 stops
Burst Rate	5fps	20fps (blackout-free with full AF/AE)	↑
Battery Life	350 shots (CIPA)	~500 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	599g (body only)	678g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot	EVF, OLED 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot	3.0" tilting touchscreen
Mount	Sony E-Mount	Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards	SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo	Dual SD UHS-II slots

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