Upgrade Guide
Sony A7 II→Sony Sony FX2
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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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 Sony FX2
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Resolution33MP vs 24MP (+9MP)
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Burst rate10fps vs 5fps
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Battery life600 shots (CIPA); ~100 min continuous video vs 350 shots (CIPA)
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Generation11 years newer (2025 vs 2014)
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.
| Genre | A7 II | Sony FX2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.2 | ||
| Street | -0.6 | ||
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.3 | ||
| Documentary | +2.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.6 | ||
| Landscape | -0.1 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.1 | ||
| Casual | +1.3 | ||
| Food | +1.5 | ||
| Macro | -0.1 | ||
| Architecture | +1.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.1 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | A7 II | Sony FX2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £2,499 | |
| Released | 2014 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | 33MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 33MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p 60fps | 7K-oversampled 4K/30p full-frame, 4K/60p (Super 35 crop), 10-bit, dual base ISO Log, external 16-bit RAW via HDMI | |
| Autofocus | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject tracking and auto-framing | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | Dynamic Active IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 10fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | 600 shots (CIPA); ~100 min continuous video | ↑ |
| Weight | 599g (body only) | 679g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot | Optional clip-on EVF, 3.68M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch) | Fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Sony E-mount | |
| Memory Cards | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo | Slot 1 CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, slot 2 SD UHS-II |
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