Sony A99 II with Canon 5D MIV Comparison

Sony A99 II and Canon 5D MIV Main Features

  • September, 2016
  • August, 2016
  • 42 MP Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 30 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 25600 ISO
  • 100 - 25600 ISO
  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • -
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • -
  • 12.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 7.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 4K 4096 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • -
  • Built-In GPS
  • 143 x 104 x 76 mm, 849g.
  • 151 x 116 x 76 mm, 890g.
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Sony A99 II Scores


Imaging score
85
Features score
88
Value for money score
95
Portability score
70
Overall score
90

Canon 5D MIV Scores


Imaging score
78
Features score
80
Value for money score
87
Portability score
66
Overall score
82

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV with Sony Alpha A99 II Overview


Let's compare Sony Alpha A99 II with Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras. Both of these models were released in 2016. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
The sensor resolution of Alpha A99 II is greater than that of EOS 5D Mark IV. The difference of 12 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Alpha A99 II has image stabilization(5-axis Sensor-shift), EOS 5D Mark IV doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
Alpha A99 II has electronic viewfinder, and the EOS 5D Mark IV doesn’t have. Viewfinder Alpha A99 II has a higher resolution of 2359k dots, EOS 5D Mark IV has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Alpha A99 II has 7.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony Alpha A99 II has 7.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Alpha A99 II EOS 5D Mark IV
Brand Sony Canon
Model Alpha A99 II EOS 5D Mark IV
Announced September, 2016 August, 2016
Body Type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Canon EF
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1 1
Number of Lenses 143 272
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Articulated Fixed
Screen Resolution 1229k pixels 1620k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution 2359
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.78 0.71
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 399 61
Number of Cross Focus Points 79 41
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec
Continuous Shooting 12.0 fps 7.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash Modes Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless no built-in flash
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Full frame Full frame
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 35.9 x 24 mm 36 x 24 mm
Sensor Area 861.6 mm² 864.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 42 MP 30 MP
Max Image Resolution 7952 x 5304 6720 x 4480
Max Native ISO 25600 25600
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 102400 102400
Min Boosted ISO 50 50
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None Built-In
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 490 shots 900 shots
Battery Type NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger Battery Pack
Battery Model LP-E6
Physical
Weight 849 g 890 g
Physical Dimensions 143 x 104 x 76 mm 151 x 116 x 76 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled)
Storage Slots 2 2
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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