Canon 5D vs Sony A99
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Canon 5D vs Sony A99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 895g - 152 x 113 x 75mm
- Introduced November 2005
- Refreshed by Canon 5D MII
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
- Announced December 2012
- Replaced the Sony A900
- Newer Model is Sony A99 II
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Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon 5D versus Sony A99, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and A99 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 5D was launched 8 years prior to the A99 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the 5D scores vs the A99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D and Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 5D Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Sony A99
| 5D | A99 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Canon 5D
| A99 | 5D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | December 2012 |  | November 2005 | Fresher by 86 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon 5D and Sony A99
| 5D | A99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Canon 5D vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D enjoys outer measurements of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Sony A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 5D and the A99.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5D and A99 is 55 and 57 respectively.
Canon 5D vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D and A99.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A99 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older 5D is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Canon 5D vs Sony A99 Specifications
| Canon EOS 5D | Sony SLT-A99 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon EOS 5D | Sony SLT-A99 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2005-11-12 | 2012-12-12 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic II | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 13 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4368 x 2912 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 19 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Number of lenses | 250 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 96% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | External | 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 synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 895g (1.97 pounds) | 812g (1.79 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 152 x 113 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") | 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 71 | 89 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.9 | 25.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | 14.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1368 | 1555 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 800 photographs | 500 photographs |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP-511A | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 2 |
| Price at release | $2,780 | $1,998 |
