Canon 5D MII vs Sony A99
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![Canon EOS 5D Mark II front Canon EOS 5D Mark II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-EOS-5D-Mark-II.jpg)
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Canon 5D MII vs Sony A99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 850g - 152 x 114 x 75mm
- Released February 2009
- Replaced the Canon 5D
- New Model is Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
- Launched December 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony A900
- Renewed by Sony A99 II
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Canon 5D MII vs Sony A99 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Canon 5D MII and Sony A99, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 5D MII (21MP) and the A99 (24MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor size (Full frame).
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The 5D MII was released 4 years before the A99 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the 5D MII grades versus the A99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon 5D MII vs Sony A99 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D Mark II & Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 5D MII Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D MII over the Sony A99
5D MII | A99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Canon 5D MII
A99 | 5D MII | |||
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Launched | December 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 46 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+309k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon 5D MII and Sony A99
5D MII | A99 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon 5D MII vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MII has external measurements of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Sony A99 has proportions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
Check out the Canon 5D MII and Sony A99 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 5D MII vs the A99.
![Canon 5D MII vs Sony A99 size comparison Canon 5D MII vs Sony A99 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-5D-Mark-II-vs-Sony-SLT-A99-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the 5D MII and A99 is 56 and 57 respectively.
![Canon 5D MII vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison Canon 5D MII vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-5D-Mark-II-vs-Sony-SLT-A99-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon 5D MII vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MII and A99.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A99 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older 5D MII will be behind in sensor innovation.
![Canon 5D MII vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison Canon 5D MII vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-5D-Mark-II-vs-Sony-SLT-A99-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 5D MII vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 5D MII vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 5D MII vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-5D-Mark-II-vs-Sony-SLT-A99-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon 5D MII vs Sony A99 Specifications
Canon EOS 5D Mark II | Sony SLT-A99 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS 5D Mark II | Sony SLT-A99 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2009-02-13 | 2012-12-12 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5616 x 3744 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 19 |
Cross focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 250 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 850 grams (1.87 lb) | 812 grams (1.79 lb) |
Dimensions | 152 x 114 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") | 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 79 | 89 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.9 | 14.0 |
DXO Low light score | 1815 | 1555 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 850 images | 500 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC |
Storage slots | One | 2 |
Price at release | $1,190 | $1,998 |