Upgrade Guide
Sony A7R II→Sony A6000
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the A7R II. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the A6000
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Burst rate11fps vs 5fps
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Battery life~360 shots (CIPA) vs ~290 shots (CIPA)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution24MP (down from 42MP — optimised for low light)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7R II | A6000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -2.0 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Travel | +2.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -3.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | +3.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | A7R II | A6000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £249 | |
| Released | 2015 | 2014 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 42.4MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS | |
| Resolution | 42MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p (S35 or full-frame), 1080p/120p | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | 399 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points, face detection | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points | |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 4.5 stops (first A7R with IBIS) | None | |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 11fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~290 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 625g (with battery and card) | 344g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch) | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) | |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Sony E-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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