Upgrade Guide

Sony A9→Sony A9 II

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

You own

Sony

£1999

2017

→

Upgrade to

Sony

A9 II

£3299 (+£1,300)

2019

⚖️

Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the A9. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the A9 II

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	A9	A9 II
Price	£1,999	£3,299
Released	2017	2019	↑
Sensor	24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS	24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS
Resolution	24MP	24MP
Video	4K/30p, 1080p/120p	4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus	693 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect, real-time eye/body tracking	693 phase-detect + 425 contrast-detect, real-time eye/body tracking
Stabilisation	IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5 stops	IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5.5 stops
Burst Rate	20fps (blackout-free, silent electronic shutter with full AF/AE)	20fps (blackout-free with full AF/AE)
Battery Life	~650 shots (CIPA)	~500 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	673g (with battery and card)	678g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, OLED 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification, 60fps refresh (blackout-free)	EVF, OLED 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen	3.0" tilting touchscreen
Mount	Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)	Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	Dual SD UHS-II slots

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