Sony
Alpha 9 II
24MP sports body with 20fps and proven pro workflow.
$4,499
Last updated May 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
24.2 MP
Sensor
Full Frame
ISO max
51,200
Burst
20 fps
4K
30 fps
IBIS
5.5-stop
Weight
678 g
Battery
690 shots
Sensor size
Sony Alpha 9 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Sony E mount
80
First-party
270
Third-party
350+
Total available
Mount introduced 2010
Body size
Sony Alpha 9 II
129 × 96 × 78 mm
678 g (1.49 lb / 23.92 oz)
129 × 96 × 78 mm · 678 g (1.49 lb / 23.92 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Good- · 24.2MP — solid resolution
- · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation
Sports & Action
Fair- · 20fps burst — fast action ready
- · 693 AF points — good coverage
Video & Hybrid
Fair- · 4K recording
- · Log profile (Picture Profile / HLG) for grading latitude
Landscape
Good- · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
Travel
Good- · 678g — manageable for travel
- · 690 shots/charge — all-day shooting
Wildlife
Good- · 20fps burst captures fleeting moments
- · Animal subject recognition
Vlogging
Fair- · IBIS reduces handheld shake
- · Eye AF locks on you while filming
Pros
- ✓ 20fps silent burst
- ✓ Sports AF
- ✓ Dual slots
Cons
- – 24MP resolution
- – Older than A9 III
- – No global shutter
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Sony Alpha 9 II