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Sony A9 II vs Sony A9 III

Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.

Sony

Sony A9 II

Sony Alpha · 2019
Lowest now
$1,689
MSRP
$4,498
-62% vs MSRP
Well above the 90-day low

Today's price sits well above the recent low. Today's price runs 23% above the 90-day low of $1,369 (seen Oct 6, 2026). 38% of the $4,498 MSRP. Prices are down 3.5% over the last 30 days.

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Sony A9 III
Sony

Sony A9 III

Sony Alpha · 2023
Lowest now
$3,899
MSRP
$5,999
-35% vs MSRP
Near the 90-day low

Close to the 90-day low. Within $50 of the 90-day low of $3,849. 65% of the $5,999 MSRP. Prices are down 4.9% over the last 30 days.

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Quick answers

Which is cheaper used, the Sony A9 II or the Sony A9 III?
The Sony A9 II is cheaper used: $1,689 against $3,899 for the Sony A9 III, a gap of $2,210 (131%) as of 2026-10-28.
How much more does the newer Sony A9 III cost used?
$2,210 more. The Sony A9 III (2023) starts at $3,899 used and the Sony A9 II (2019) at $1,689 as of 2026-10-28.
What share of its launch price does a used Sony A9 II cost?
About 38%: $1,689 used against a $4,498 launch price as of 2026-10-28.

Specs side by side

Sony A9 II Sony A9 III
Brand SonySony
Family Sony AlphaSony Alpha
Category bodybody
Body type MirrorlessMirrorless
Mount Sony FESony FE
Sensor Full FrameFull Frame
Sensor family —Sony FF 24MP global shutter (A9 III) · 24.6MP full-frame Exmor RS global-shutter CMOS
Megapixels 24.2 MP24.6 MP
Autofocus —Hybrid
IBIS 5-axis 5.5-stop5-axis 8-stop
Weather sealed YesYes
Max video —4K120
Max native ISO —ISO 25,600
Body weight 678 g703 g
Dimensions —136 × 97 × 82 mm
Body material —magnesium alloy
Released 2019-11-012023-11-07
Discontinued ——
Status discontinuedcurrent
MSRP $4,498$5,999
Current low $1,689$3,899
vs MSRP -62%-35%

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