Sony A99 II with Sony A99 Comparison

Sony A99 II and Sony A99 Main Features

  • September, 2016
  • December, 2012
  • 42 MP Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 24 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 25600 ISO
  • 100 - 25600 ISO
  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 12.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • -
  • Built-In GPS
  • 143 x 104 x 76 mm, 849g.
  • 147 x 111 x 78 mm, 812g.
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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

Sony A99 Scores


Imaging score
71
Features score
80
Value for money score
88
Portability score
69
Overall score
79

Sony SLT-A99 with Sony Alpha A99 II Overview


Let's compare Alpha A99 II with SLT-A99. Both cameras produced Sony. These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras. Sony A99 II was released in 2016, and Sony A99 in 2012. Alpha A99 II is newer, which is a plus. SLT-A99 4 years older. 4 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of Alpha A99 II is greater than that of SLT-A99. The difference of 18 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 . Both cameras have 5-axis Sensor-shift image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder. All viewfinders has 2359k dot resolution. 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 10.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony Alpha A99 II has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Alpha A99 II SLT-A99
Brand Sony Sony
Model Alpha A99 II SLT-A99
Announced September, 2016 December, 2012
Body Type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1 1
Number of Lenses 143 143
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Articulated Articulated
Screen Resolution 1229k pixels 1229k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
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 19
Number of Cross Focus Points 79 11
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 10.0 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 Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
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 35.8 x 23.8 mm
Sensor Area 861.6 mm² 852.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 42 MP 24 MP
Max Image Resolution 7952 x 5304 6000 x 4000
Max Native ISO 25600 25600
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 102400 0
Min Boosted ISO 50 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 490 shots 500 shots
Battery Type NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-FM500H
Physical
Weight 849 g 812 g
Physical Dimensions 143 x 104 x 76 mm 147 x 111 x 78 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 Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage Slots 2 2
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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