Upgrade Guide

Sony A6600→Sony A7C II

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

You own

Sony

A6600

£1299

2019

→

Upgrade to

Sony

A7C II

£1499 (+£200)

2023

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the A6600. 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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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	A6600	A7C II
Price	£1,299	£1,499
Released	2019	2023	↑
Sensor	24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS	33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS
Resolution	24MP	33MP	↑
Video	4K/30p (no crop), 1080p/120p	4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal
Autofocus	Real-time Eye AF, real-time tracking — inherited from A9	759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS — 5 stops	5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops
Burst Rate	11fps continuous with AF/AE	10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic	↓
Battery Life	~810 shots (CIPA) — large NP-FZ100 battery	~530 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	503g (body only)	514g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification
Screen	3.0" touchscreen, tilting	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount	Sony E-mount (APS-C)	Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Single SD UHS-II slot

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