Sony A99 with Canon 80D Comparison

Sony A99 and Canon 80D Main Features

  • December, 2012
  • February, 2016
  • 24 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 24 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 25600 ISO
  • 100 - 16000 ISO
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • -
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • -
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 7.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In GPS
  • -
  • 147 x 111 x 78 mm, 812g.
  • 139 x 105 x 79 mm, 730g.
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Sony A99 Scores


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

Canon 80D Scores


Imaging score
60
Features score
86
Value for money score
90
Portability score
73
Overall score
79

Canon EOS 80D with Sony SLT-A99 Overview


Let's compare Sony SLT-A99 with Canon EOS 80D. These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras. Sony A99 was released in 2012, and Canon 80D in 2016. EOS 80D is newer, which is a plus. SLT-A99 4 years older.
These two cameras have the same sensor resolution - 24 MP. 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 80D doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
SLT-A99 has electronic viewfinder, and the EOS 80D doesn’t have. Viewfinder SLT-A99 has a higher resolution of 2359k dots, EOS 80D 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 7.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony SLT-A99 has 7.0 fps continuous shooting.

General SLT-A99 EOS 80D
Brand Sony Canon
Model SLT-A99 EOS 80D
Announced December, 2012 February, 2016
Body Type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Canon EF/EF-S
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1 1.6
Number of Lenses 143 321
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Articulated Articulated
Screen Resolution 1229k pixels 1040k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution 2359
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.71 0.6
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 19 45
Number of Cross Focus Points 11 45
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec
Continuous Shooting 10.0 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 12.00
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Full frame APS-C
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 35.8 x 23.8 mm 22.5 x 15 mm
Sensor Area 852.0 mm² 337.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 24 MP 24 MP
Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max Native ISO 25600 16000
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 25600
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Built-In None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 500 shots 960 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-FM500H LP-E6N
Physical
Weight 812 g 730 g
Physical Dimensions 147 x 111 x 78 mm 139 x 105 x 79 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
Storage Slots 2 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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