Upgrade Guide

Sony A7 II→Sony Sony A9 III

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

You own

Sony

A7 II

£549

2014

→

Upgrade to

Sony

Sony A9 III

£5999 (+£5,450)

2023

✅

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 Sony A9 III

Unchanged or similar

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Full spec comparison

Spec	A7 II	Sony A9 III
Price	£549	£5,999
Released	2014	2023	↑
Sensor	Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm	24.6MP full-frame Exmor RS CMOS (global shutter)
Resolution	24MP	25MP	↑
Video	1080p 60fps	4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p
Autofocus	117-point phase-detect hybrid AF	AI subject recognition AF, 759-point phase-detect
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops	8-stop IBIS
Burst Rate	5fps	120fps blackout-free electronic	↑
Battery Life	350 shots (CIPA)	530 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	599g (body only)	703g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot	0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Sony E-Mount	Sony FE (E-mount)
Memory Cards	SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo	Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II

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