Sony A99 with Sony A99 II Comparison

Sony A99 and Sony A99 II Main Features

  • December, 2012
  • September, 2016
  • 24 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 42 MP Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 25600 ISO
  • 100 - 25600 ISO
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 12.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In GPS
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  • 147 x 111 x 78 mm, 812g.
  • 143 x 104 x 76 mm, 849g.
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Sony A99 Scores


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

Sony A99 II Scores


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

Sony Alpha A99 II with Sony SLT-A99 Overview


Let's compare SLT-A99 with Alpha A99 II. Both cameras produced Sony. These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras. Sony A99 was released in 2012, and Sony A99 II in 2016. Alpha A99 II is newer, which is a plus. SLT-A99 4 years older.
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 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 SLT-A99 has 12.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony SLT-A99 has 12.0 fps continuous shooting.

General SLT-A99 Alpha A99 II
Brand Sony Sony
Model SLT-A99 Alpha A99 II
Announced December, 2012 September, 2016
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 0.71 0.78
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 19 399
Number of Cross Focus Points 11 79
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 12.0 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 Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Full frame Full frame
Sensor Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 35.8 x 23.8 mm 35.9 x 24 mm
Sensor Area 852.0 mm² 861.6 mm²
Sensor Resolution 24 MP 42 MP
Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 7952 x 5304
Max Native ISO 25600 25600
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 102400
Min Boosted ISO 0 50
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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 490 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Model NP-FM500H
Physical
Weight 812 g 849 g
Physical Dimensions 147 x 111 x 78 mm 143 x 104 x 76 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 Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Storage Slots 2 2
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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