Upgrade Guide

Sony A7 II→Sony A7CR

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

You own

Sony

A7 II

£549

2014

→

Upgrade to

Sony

A7CR

£3099 (+£2,550)

2023

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the A7 II. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the A7CR

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Full spec comparison

Spec	A7 II	A7CR
Price	£549	£3,099
Released	2014	2023	↑
Sensor	Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm	61.0MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution	24MP	61MP	↑
Video	1080p 60fps	4K/60p 10-bit, 1080p/120p — S-Log3, S-Cinetone
Autofocus	117-point phase-detect hybrid AF	AI subject recognition — phase-detect with human, animal, bird detection
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops	7-stop IBIS
Burst Rate	5fps	8fps mechanical, 15fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	350 shots (CIPA)	~530 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	599g (body only)	514g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot	EVF 0.70× 2.36M-dot
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.03M dots
Mount	Sony E-Mount	Sony E-mount (full-frame)
Memory Cards	SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo	Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slot

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