Upgrade Guide
Sony A7R II→Sony Sony FX2
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 Sony FX2
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Burst rate10fps vs 5fps
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Battery life600 shots (CIPA); ~100 min continuous video vs ~290 shots (CIPA)
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Generation10 years newer (2025 vs 2015)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution33MP (down from 42MP — 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 | A7R II | Sony FX2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.1 | ||
| Street | -0.5 | ||
| Travel | +0.6 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.3 | ||
| Filmmaking | +2.1 | ||
| Documentary | +1.6 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.6 | ||
| Landscape | -0.7 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.1 | ||
| Casual | +1.2 | ||
| Food | +1.1 | ||
| Macro | -0.4 | ||
| Architecture | +0.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.3 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | A7R II | Sony FX2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £2,499 | |
| Released | 2015 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 42.4MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R | 33MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS | |
| Resolution | 42MP | 33MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p (S35 or full-frame), 1080p/120p | 7K-oversampled 4K/30p full-frame, 4K/60p (Super 35 crop), 10-bit, dual base ISO Log, external 16-bit RAW via HDMI | |
| Autofocus | 399 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points, face detection | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject tracking and auto-framing | |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 4.5 stops (first A7R with IBIS) | Dynamic Active IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 10fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~290 shots (CIPA) | 600 shots (CIPA); ~100 min continuous video | ↑ |
| Weight | 625g (with battery and card) | 679g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | Optional clip-on EVF, 3.68M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch) | Fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Sony E-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Slot 1 CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, slot 2 SD UHS-II |
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