Should I upgrade from the Sony Alpha A7C to the Sony Alpha A7C II?
Upgrading is worth it if those changes matter to your photography. Both use the Sony E / FE mount, so your lenses fit directly.
What you gain
- 33MP instead of 24MP
- 3 years of newer processing and autofocus (2020 → 2023)
What you give up
- noisier high ISO
What it costs
| Alpha A7C II new | £1,799 |
| Alpha A7C II used (MPB, typical) | £1,450 |
| Your Alpha A7C trade-in (rough estimate) | ≈ £600 |
| Net cost buying used | ≈ £850 |
Trade-in estimates assume about two-thirds of the typical MPB resale price; real offers vary with condition and shutter count.
Specs side by side
Sony Alpha A7C specs · Sony Alpha A7C II specs · full comparison · best lenses for the Alpha A7C II
Frequently asked questions
Should I upgrade from the Sony Alpha A7C to the Sony Alpha A7C II?
The upgrade is worth it if those changes matter to your photography. You gain 33MP instead of 24MP, 3 years of newer processing and autofocus (2020 → 2023), but you lose noisier high ISO.
How much does it cost to upgrade from the Alpha A7C to the Alpha A7C II?
The Alpha A7C II costs £1,799 new and about £1,450 used at MPB. Trading in a used Alpha A7C might bring roughly £600, so the net cost is around £850 buying used (a rough estimate: get quotes from MPB, Wex and Park Cameras).
Will my Alpha A7C lenses work on the Alpha A7C II?
Both use the Sony E / FE mount, so your lenses fit directly.