Upgrade Guide
Sony A7 II→Sony Sony RX1R III
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 RX1R III
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Resolution61MP vs 24MP (+37MP)
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Generation11 years newer (2025 vs 2014)
Unchanged or similar
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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 RX1R III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.9 | ||
| Street | +1.7 | ||
| Travel | +0.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.2 | ||
| Documentary | -0.2 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | -0.1 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | +0.8 | ||
| Food | +0.3 | ||
| Macro | -0.7 | ||
| Architecture | +0.3 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.2 | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | A7 II | Sony RX1R III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £3,899 | |
| Released | 2014 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | 61MP full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 61MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p 60fps | 4K/30p, 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF | Hybrid phase-detect AF (693 points) with eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 5fps | |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA, LCD) | ↓ |
| Weight | 599g (body only) | 496g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch) | Tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Fixed 35mm f/2 Zeiss Sonnar lens | |
| Memory Cards | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo | Single SD (UHS-II) |
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