Upgrade Guide
Sony A7CR→Sony A7 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The A7 II offers little measurable spec improvement over the A7CR. Spend the money on glass instead.
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Resolution24MP (down from 61MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7CR | A7 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | A7CR | A7 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,099 | £549 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2014 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 61.0MP full-frame BSI CMOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | |
| Resolution | 61MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit, 1080p/120p — S-Log3, S-Cinetone | 1080p 60fps | |
| Autofocus | AI subject recognition — phase-detect with human, animal, bird detection | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF | |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 5fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 514g body only | 599g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.70× 2.36M-dot | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.03M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot | |
| Mount | Sony E-mount (full-frame) | Sony E-Mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slot | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
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