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Sony Alpha 99 II vs Sony Alpha SLT-A99

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SonyAlpha 99 IISonyAlpha SLT-A99
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2016October 2012
Image and sensor
Camera typeTranslucent mirrorTranslucent mirror
Sensor formatFull frameFull frame
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSExmor CMOS
Sensor dimensions35.9 × 24 mm35.8 × 23.9 mm
Effective resolution42.4 MP24.3 MP
Largest image7952 × 53046000 × 4000
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–25600100–25600
Sensor detail43.6 million total photosites; back-illuminated full-frame sensor without an optical low-pass filter; translucent mirror directs light to the dedicated AF sensor24.7 million total photosites; fixed translucent mirror directs light to the dedicated phase-detection AF module while the main sensor supplies live view
Image formatsJPEG Extra Fine/Fine/Standard, compressed or uncompressed 14-bit RAW (Sony ARW 2.3) and RAW+JPEG; 3:2 or 16:9 stills; APS-C capture up to 5168 × 3448; Sweep PanoramaJPEG including Extra Fine, 14-bit RAW (Sony ARW 2.3) and RAW+JPEG; 3:2 or 16:9 stills; no 3D panorama
ISO detailStandard still and movie ISO 100–25600; expanded still ISO 50–102400; Auto ISO 100–6400 with adjustable boundsStandard ISO 100–25600; expanded ISO 50, 64 and 80; multi-frame noise reduction ISO 100–51200; movie sensitivity ISO 100–6400 or Auto ISO 100–3200
Image processorBIONZ X with front-end LSIBIONZ with front-end LSI
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony A-mountSony A-mount
StabilisationSensor shiftSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst12 fps6 fps
Lens detailSony, Minolta and Konica Minolta A-mount AF lenses; hybrid AF availability depends on lens compatibilitySony, Minolta and Konica Minolta A-mount AF lenses; APS-C crop mode available; kit lenses are separate from body specifications
Autofocus79 dedicated phase-detection points including 15 cross sensors and a central F2.8 sensor, combined with 399 on-sensor phase-detection points (323 selectable) for 79 hybrid cross points. Central dedicated point sensitivity EV −4–18 at ISO 100 with F2.8 lens. AF-S/AF-A/AF-C, direct manual focus, Eye AF, Lock-on AF and AF micro-adjustment; on-sensor system unavailable for movies19 dedicated phase-detection points including 11 cross sensors, with 102 on-sensor assist points; AF-D and assist points require supported lenses and firmware. AF-S, AF-A, AF-C, AF-D, direct manual and manual focus; AF range limiter and AF micro-adjustment; EV −1–18 at ISO 100 with an F2.8 lens
Shutter1/8000–30 seconds and Bulb; flash sync 1/250 second; selectable electronic first curtain; maker shutter durability claim more than 300,000 operations with electronic first curtain active1/8000–30 seconds and Bulb; flash sync 1/250 second; selectable electronic first curtain; maker-tested approximately 200,000 shutter operations
Burst detailUp to 12 fps Hi+ at full resolution with AF/AE tracking; up to 8 fps Hi with continuous live view, 6 fps Mid or 4 fps Lo. In Hi+, focus locks on the first frame at F9 or smaller apertures with hybrid AF, or at F4 or smaller without hybrid AF. Maker Hi+ buffer: 60 Extra Fine/63 Fine/64 Standard JPEG, 54 compressed RAW or RAW+JPEG, 25 uncompressed RAW or 24 uncompressed RAW+JPEG. Anti-flicker shooting can reduce speed; rates depend on lens, card and conditionsFull-frame continuous shooting up to 6 fps, APS-C up to 7 fps, or 2.5 fps Lo. Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE offers 8 fps at approximately 10 MP or 10 fps at approximately 4.6 MP; 10 fps is JPEG only. With UHS-I SD and ISO 320 or lower, or high-ISO noise reduction off, full-frame Hi buffer is 15 Extra Fine, 24 Fine or 29 Standard JPEGs, 15 RAW or 12 RAW+JPEG; Auto ISO with normal noise reduction reduces this to 11/12/12/10/8 frames respectively
Stabilisation detailFive-axis sensor-shift SteadyShot INSIDE for stills and movies; maker CIPA claim 4.5 stops for pitch/yaw with SAL135F18Z and long-exposure noise reduction offSteadyShot INSIDE sensor shift for stills, maker claim approximately 2.5–4.5 stops; electronic stabilisation for movies
FlashNo built-in flash; ADI or pre-flash TTL with compatible external flash; Multi Interface Shoe and flash sync terminalNo built-in flash; compatible external flash uses ADI or pre-flash TTL; Multi Interface Shoe, with supplied ADP-MAA adapter for Auto-lock accessories
Exposure controlsPASM, automatic, panorama and three memory-recall settings; 1200-zone metering including highlight-weighted and whole-screen average modes; ±5 EV compensation; D-Range Optimizer, Auto HDR and anti-flicker shootingPASM, automatic, scene, panorama and tele-zoom continuous AE modes; 1200-zone metering; ±5 EV exposure compensation in 1/3 or 1/2 steps; D-Range Optimizer and Auto HDR
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 30 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailXAVC S 4K 3840 × 2160 at 30p/25p or 24p depending on region, at 100 or 60 Mbps. Super 35mm mode provides full pixel readout without binning. Full HD XAVC S up to 120p/100p at 100 or 60 Mbps. S&Q capture 1–120 fps with no sound. S-Log2/S-Log3, time code, gamma display assist, zebra and clean HDMI output. Maker continuous recording limit approximately 29 minutes; 100 Mbps requires UHS-I U3 SDHC/SDXCJapan/NTSC: Full HD AVCHD 2.0 at 60p/28 Mbps, 60i/24 or 17 Mbps, and 24p/24 or 17 Mbps; MP4 up to 1440 × 1080 at 30 fps. A/S/M movie exposure requires manual focus; continuous phase-detection AF uses automatic exposure. Clean uncompressed HDMI output can operate alongside internal recording; recording limit approximately 29 minutes or 2 GB per file
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone, adjustable recording level, 3.5 mm microphone input and headphone output; mono playback speakerBuilt-in stereo microphone, external stereo microphone input, headphone output, adjustable audio recording level and level display; mono playback speaker
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,228,8001,228,800
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailThree-way WhiteMagic LCD: approximately 134° upward/180° downward tilt and 180° clockwise/90° anticlockwise rotation; top status display; no touch inputThree-axis WhiteMagic RGBW LCD tilts 140° upwards or 180° forwards and rotates 180° right or 90° left; 1,228,800 dots count colour subpixels; separate top status LCD
Viewfinder detail0.5-type XGA OLED Tru-Finder with 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.78× magnification; ZEISS T* and outer fluorine coatings0.5-type XGA OLED Tru-Finder with 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.71× magnification with a 50 mm lens; focus peaking and magnification
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesNo
BluetoothYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)390 photographs410 photographs
Body weight770 g733 g
Release detailSony Canada specifies North American shipment in November 2016Sony Korea announced late-October 2012 retail availability; Sony Japan specifies 26 October 2012. October is the earliest maker-stated on-sale precision read
Recording mediaTwo SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I slots, one also accepting Memory Stick PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo; simultaneous recording, RAW/JPEG separation and copying availableTwo SD/SDHC/SDXC slots with UHS-I support; one also accepts Memory Stick PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo; simultaneous backup and RAW/JPEG separation available
PortsMulti/Micro USB terminal, micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets, flash sync terminal, DC input, wired remote connection and Multi Interface ShoeUSB 2.0 mini-B, mini HDMI Type C, 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets, remote, DC input and flash sync terminal; Multi Interface Shoe
Wireless connectionsIEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi at 2.4 GHz, NFC and Bluetooth 4.1; location data can be acquired from a compatible paired phone; no built-in GPSSLT-A99V incorporates GPS geotagging; Japanese specification and photograph represent this regional model
Battery life detailNP-FM500H; maker CIPA claim approximately 390 photographs with viewfinder or 490 with LCDNP-FM500H; CIPA maker claim approximately 410 photographs with the viewfinder or 500 with the LCD; optional VG-C99AM grip holds two additional batteries
ChargingSupplied BC-VM10A external battery chargerSupplied BC-VM10A external charger
DimensionsApproximately 142.6 × 104.2 × 76.1 mm (width × height × depth), excluding protrusionsApproximately 147 × 111.2 × 78.4 mm (width × height × depth), excluding protrusions
Weight detailApproximately 770 g body only or 849 g including battery and Memory Stick PRO DuoApproximately 733 g body only; 812 g including battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo
MaterialsMagnesium-alloy body with dust- and moisture-resistant measures; complete resistance is not guaranteedMagnesium-alloy body with dust and moisture resistance measures; complete resistance is not guaranteed
ColoursBlackBlack
In the boxNP-FM500H battery, BC-VM10A charger, shoulder strap, Micro USB cable, body cap, eyepiece cup and shoe cap; lens depends on kitNP-FM500H battery, BC-VM10A charger, USB cable, ADP-MAA shoe adapter, accessory shoe cap, shoulder strap, body cap, eyepiece cup and software CD

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