Upgrade Guide

Sony A7R III→Sony A5000

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Sony

A7R III

£747 used

2017

→

Upgrade to

Sony

A5000

£78 used (-£669)

2014

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The A5000 offers little measurable spec improvement over the A7R III. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	A7R III	A5000
Price	£747 used	£78 used
Released	2017	2014	↓
Sensor	42.4MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS	20.1MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	42MP	20MP	↓
Video	4K/30p (full-frame readout), 1080p/120p	Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4
Autofocus	399 phase-detect + 425 contrast AF points — real-time Eye AF	25-point contrast AF with face detection
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS — 5.5 stops	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	10fps with AF/AE tracking	3.5fps	↓
Battery Life	~650 shots (CIPA)	~420 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	650g (body only)	269g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Not weather sealed	↓
Viewfinder	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification	None (rear screen only)
Screen	3.0" touchscreen, tilting	3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots
Mount	Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount)	Sony E-mount
Memory Cards	Dual SD slots (one UHS-II)	Single SD slot

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