Upgrade Guide
Sony Sony FX2→Sony A9 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Sony FX2. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the A9 II
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Burst rate20fps (blackout-free with full AF/AE) vs 10fps
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution24MP (down from 33MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Sony FX2 | A9 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.6 | ||
| Street | +0.8 | ||
| Travel | -0.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.7 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | -1.3 | ||
| Documentary | -0.8 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.9 | ||
| Landscape | +0.4 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.6 | ||
| Casual | -0.4 | ||
| Food | -0.7 | ||
| Macro | +0.5 | ||
| Architecture | -0.7 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.9 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Sony FX2 | A9 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £3,299 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2019 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 33MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS | |
| Resolution | 33MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 7K-oversampled 4K/30p full-frame, 4K/60p (Super 35 crop), 10-bit, dual base ISO Log, external 16-bit RAW via HDMI | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject tracking and auto-framing | 693 phase-detect + 425 contrast-detect, real-time eye/body tracking | |
| Stabilisation | Dynamic Active IBIS | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 20fps (blackout-free with full AF/AE) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 600 shots (CIPA); ~100 min continuous video | ~500 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 679g (body only) | 678g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Optional clip-on EVF, 3.68M dots | EVF, OLED 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification | |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Slot 1 CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, slot 2 SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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