Canon 5D MII vs Sony A99 II

Here, we are analyzing the Canon 5D MII vs Sony A99 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the 5D MII (21MP) and A99 II (42MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The 5D MII was brought out 8 years before the A99 II which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 5D MII scores vs the A99 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D Mark II & Sony Alpha A99 II. The entire galleries are available at Canon 5D MII Gallery & Sony A99 II Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 5D MII comes with outer measurements of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Sony A99 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 5D MII compared to the A99 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MII and A99 II is 56 and 57 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MII and A99 II.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A99 II to offer you more detail having its extra 21MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 5D MII is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.