Upgrade Guide

Sony A9 II→Sony Sony A9 III

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

You own

Sony

A9 II

£3299

2019

→

Upgrade to

Sony

Sony A9 III

£5999 (+£2,700)

2023

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the A9 II. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the Sony A9 III

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Stabilisation

Improved — 8-stop IBIS
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Burst rate

120fps blackout-free electronic vs 20fps (blackout-free with full AF/AE)
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Generation

4 years newer (2023 vs 2019)

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	A9 II	Sony A9 III
Price	£3,299	£5,999
Released	2019	2023	↑
Sensor	24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS	24.6MP full-frame Exmor RS CMOS (global shutter)
Resolution	24MP	25MP	↑
Video	4K/30p, 1080p/120p	4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p
Autofocus	693 phase-detect + 425 contrast-detect, real-time eye/body tracking	AI subject recognition AF, 759-point phase-detect
Stabilisation	IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5.5 stops	8-stop IBIS
Burst Rate	20fps (blackout-free with full AF/AE)	120fps blackout-free electronic	↑
Battery Life	~500 shots (CIPA)	530 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	678g (with battery and card)	703g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, OLED 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification	0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)	Sony FE (E-mount)
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II

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