Canon EOS 6D with Sony SLT-A99 Overview
Let's compare Sony SLT-A99 with Canon EOS 6D.
These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras.
Sony A99 was released in 2012, and Canon 6D in 2013.
EOS 6D is newer, which is a plus. SLT-A99 1 years older.
The sensor resolution of SLT-A99 is greater than that of EOS 6D. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant.
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 .
SLT-A99 has image stabilization(Sensor-shift), EOS 6D doesn’t, it is a big minus.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
SLT-A99 has electronic viewfinder, and the EOS 6D doesn’t have.
Viewfinder SLT-A99 has a higher resolution of 2359k dots, EOS 6D 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 SLT-A99 has 4.5 fps continuous shooting.
Sony SLT-A99 has 4.5 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
SLT-A99 |
EOS 6D |
| Brand |
Sony
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Canon
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| Model |
SLT-A99 |
EOS 6D |
| Announced |
December, 2012 |
February, 2013 |
| Body Type |
Mid-size SLR |
Mid-size SLR |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Canon EF |
| Manual Focus |
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| 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 |
1040k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
2359 |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
97% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.71 |
0.71 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
19 |
11 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
11 |
1 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/8000 sec |
1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
10.0 fps |
4.5 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
no built-in flash |
no built-in flash |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
no built-in flash |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±5 EV |
±5 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
Full frame |
Full frame |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
35.8 x 23.8 mm |
35.8 x 23.9 mm |
| Sensor Area |
852.0 mm² |
855.6 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
24 MP |
20 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
6000 x 4000 |
5472 x 3648 |
| Max Native ISO |
25600 |
25600 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
102400 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
50 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
H.264 |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
500 shots |
1090 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
NP-FM500H |
LP-E6 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
812 g |
770 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
147 x 111 x 78 mm |
145 x 111 x 71 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC |
SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage Slots |
2 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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