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Sony SLT-A99 vs Sony Alpha A99 II
Sony SLT-A99
Camera summary
The Sony SLT-A99, made by Sony, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on Dec. 12, 2012.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
4.1 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.8 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.2 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A900, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Sony Alpha A99 II, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Sony Alpha A99 II
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 24 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 19 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
Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264.
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
The battery of this camera can last up to 500 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.
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.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
4.5 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.8 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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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
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
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 |
Sony SLT-A99 | Sony Alpha A99 II |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | Yes |
Yes |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | No |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | Yes |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | 11 | 79 |
| Number of focus points | 19 | 399 |
Connectivity |
Sony SLT-A99 | Sony Alpha A99 II |
| HDMI | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | - | Built-In |
| DXO color depth | 25.0 | 25.4 |
| DXO dynamic range | 14.0 | 13.4 |
| DXO low light ISO | 1555.0 | 2317.0 |
| DXO overall score | 89.0 | 92.0 |
Exposure mode |
Sony SLT-A99 | Sony Alpha A99 II |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | Yes |
Yes |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Sony SLT-A99 | Sony Alpha A99 II |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Dec. 12, 2012 | Sept. 19, 2016 |
| Body type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| brand | Sony | Sony |
| msrp | $749.00 | $1,195.00 |
| model | Sony SLT-A99 | Sony Alpha A99 II |
| Predecessor model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | Sony SLT-A99 |
| Successor model | Sony Alpha A99 II | |
Lense |
Sony SLT-A99 | Sony Alpha A99 II |
| Focal length multiplier | 1x | 1x |
| Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 143 | 143 |
Other features |
Sony SLT-A99 | Sony Alpha A99 II |
| GPS | Built-in | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
| Storage type | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Sony SLT-A99 | Sony Alpha A99 II |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | No |
No |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| 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 |
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 10.0 fps | 12.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
Physical |
Sony SLT-A99 | Sony Alpha A99 II |
| Battery life | 500 shots | 490 shots |
| Battery model | NP-FM500H | NP-FM500H |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
Yes |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 147 x 111 x 78mm | 143 x 104 x 76mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 812 grs | 849 grs |
Screen |
Sony SLT-A99 | Sony Alpha A99 II |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | - | - |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully articulated |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Sony SLT-A99 | Sony Alpha A99 II |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
| Max image resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 7952 x 5304 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.8 mm | 35.9 x 24 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 24 | 42 |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Headphone port |
Sony SLT-A99 | Sony Alpha A99 II |
| Headphone port | Yes |
Yes |
| Max video resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Microphone port | Yes |
Yes |
| Video formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) | 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 |
Sony SLT-A99 | Sony Alpha A99 II |
| viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | 2,359k dots |