Upgrade Guide

Sony A7 V→Sony A9 II

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

You own

Sony

A7 V

£2799

2024

→

Upgrade to

Sony

A9 II

£3299 (+£500)

2019

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the A7 V. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the A9 II

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Burst rate

20fps (blackout-free with full AF/AE) vs 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	A7 V	A9 II
Price	£2,799	£3,299
Released	2024	2019	↓
Sensor	Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked	24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS
Resolution	33MP	24MP	↓
Video	4K 60fps 10-bit	4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus	759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle)	693 phase-detect + 425 contrast-detect, real-time eye/body tracking
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops	IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5.5 stops
Burst Rate	10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	20fps (blackout-free with full AF/AE)	↑
Battery Life	760 shots (CIPA)	~500 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	514g (body only)	678g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot	EVF, OLED 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification
Screen	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot	3.0" tilting touchscreen
Mount	Sony E-Mount	Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards	2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A	Dual SD UHS-II slots

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