Upgrade Guide

Sony A7 II→Sony A6700

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

You own

Sony

A7 II

£549

2014

→

Upgrade to

Sony

A6700

£999 (+£450)

2023

✅

Strong upgrade

The A6700 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most A7 II owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the A6700

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Full spec comparison

Spec	A7 II	A6700
Price	£549	£999
Released	2014	2023	↑
Sensor	Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm	26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS
Resolution	24MP	26MP	↑
Video	1080p 60fps	4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit
Autofocus	117-point phase-detect hybrid AF	759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle)
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops	5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops
Burst Rate	5fps	11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	350 shots (CIPA)	~570 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	599g (body only)	493g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot	EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount	Sony E-Mount	Sony E-mount
Memory Cards	SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo	Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot

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