Sony Alpha A99 II

Sony Alpha A99 II

Sony Alpha A99 II

Camera summary

The Sony Alpha A99 II, made by Sony, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on Sept. 19, 2016. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 102400. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.5 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
3.3 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.8 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.6 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Sony SLT-A99, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Sony SLT-A99

Sensor

This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 42 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 399 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its versatile cross-type points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

3840 x 2160

Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

NP-FM500H

The battery of this camera can last up to 490 shots per charge with the included NP-FM500H battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.

Autofocus specs

Af center
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
Yes
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
No
Af tracking
Yes
Number of cross focus points 79
Number of focus points 399

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Built-In
DXO color depth 25.4
DXO dynamic range 13.4
DXO low light ISO 2317.0
DXO overall score 92.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
Yes
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced Sept. 19, 2016
Body type Mid-size SLR
brand Sony
msrp $1,195.00
model Sony Alpha A99 II
predecessor model Sony A99

Lense

Focal length multiplier 1x
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range -
Number of lenses 143

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Storage slots 2
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
No
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
Flash range no built-in flash
Image stabilization
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 12.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/8000s
Minimum shutter speed 30
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes

Physical

Battery life 490 shots
Battery model NP-FM500H
Battery type NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
Yes
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 143 x 104 x 76mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 849 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution -
Screen size -
Screen type Fully articulated
Touch screen
No

Sensor

Max boosted ISO 102400
Max image resolution 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 25600
Min native ISO 100
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24 mm
Sensor resolution 42
Sensor size Full frame
Sensor type BSI-CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
Yes
Max video resolution 3840 x 2160
Microphone port
Yes
Video formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 16 Mbps, AVCHD, MP4, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital192

Viewfinder

viewfinder Electronic
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots