Upgrade Guide

Sony A5100→Sony A7C II

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

You own

Sony

A5100

£200

2014

→

Upgrade to

Sony

A7C II

£1499 (+£1,299)

2023

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the A5100. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the A7C II

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Full spec comparison

Spec	A5100	A7C II
Price	£200	£1,499
Released	2014	2023	↑
Sensor	24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS	33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS
Resolution	24MP	33MP	↑
Video	1080p/60p	4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal
Autofocus	Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection	759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition
Stabilisation	None	5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops
Burst Rate	6fps	10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~400 shots (CIPA)	~530 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	224g (body only)	514g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	No	No
Viewfinder	None	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification
Screen	3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount	Sony E-mount	Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards	Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot	Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A

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