Upgrade Guide
Sony A7 II→Sony Sony FX5
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 FX5
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Burst rate10fps vs 5fps
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Generation12 years newer (2026 vs 2014)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution17MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
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 FX5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.1 | ||
| Street | -0.6 | ||
| Travel | +0.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.5 | ||
| Documentary | +2.6 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.0 | ||
| Landscape | -0.7 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.1 | ||
| Casual | +1.3 | ||
| Food | +1.4 | ||
| Macro | -0.3 | ||
| Architecture | +0.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.3 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | A7 II | Sony FX5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £4,699 | |
| Released | 2014 | 2026 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | 16.6MP full-frame stacked Exmor RS CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 17MP | ↓ |
| Video | 1080p 60fps | 5K/60p open-gate, 4K/120p, internal RAW/X-OCN, 10-bit Log, triple base ISO | |
| Autofocus | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF | AI-powered hybrid phase-detect AF (759 points) with subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | IBIS with Dynamic Active Mode | |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 10fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | ~105 min actual recording, ~170 min continuous (LCD) | ↓ |
| Weight | 599g (body only) | 734g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot | Optional detachable EVF (DVF-EL1), OLED | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch) | Fully articulating touchscreen (4-axis arm) | |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Sony E-mount | |
| Memory Cards | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo | CFexpress Type A + SDXC (dual) |
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