Upgrade Guide

Sony A6000→Sony A7

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

You own

Sony

A6000

£125 used

2014

→

Upgrade to

Sony

£151 used (+£26)

2013

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the A6000. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the A7

Unchanged or similar

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.

Full spec comparison

Spec	A6000	A7
Price	£125 used	£151 used
Released	2014	2013	↓
Sensor	24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS	24.3MP Full-Frame CMOS
Resolution	24MP	24MP
Video	1080p/60p	1080p/60p
Autofocus	179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points	117 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points
Stabilisation	No stabilisation	No stabilisation
Burst Rate	11fps	5fps	↓
Battery Life	~360 shots (CIPA)	~340 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	344g (with battery and card)	474g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification	EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification
Screen	3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch)	3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch)
Mount	Sony E-mount	Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Single SD UHS-I slot

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