Upgrade Guide

Sony A9→Sony A7 V

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

You own

Sony

£1999

2017

→

Upgrade to

Sony

A7 V

£2799 (+£800)

2024

✅

Worthwhile

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

What's new in the A7 V

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Full spec comparison

Spec	A9	A7 V
Price	£1,999	£2,799
Released	2017	2024	↑
Sensor	24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS	Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked
Resolution	24MP	33MP	↑
Video	4K/30p, 1080p/120p	4K 60fps 10-bit
Autofocus	693 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect, real-time eye/body tracking	759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle)
Stabilisation	IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5 stops	5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops
Burst Rate	20fps (blackout-free, silent electronic shutter with full AF/AE)	10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	↓
Battery Life	~650 shots (CIPA)	760 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	673g (with battery and card)	514g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, OLED 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification, 60fps refresh (blackout-free)	EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot
Mount	Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)	Sony E-Mount
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A

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