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Canon 6D MII vs Sony A99 II

Portability
59
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Canon EOS 6D Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Canon 6D MII vs Sony A99 II Key Specs

Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
  • Introduced June 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon 6D
Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Earlier Model is Sony A99
Photography Glossary

Canon 6D MII vs Sony A99 II Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon 6D MII and Sony A99 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and A99 II (42MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The 6D MII was introduced 10 months later than the A99 II and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 6D MII scores against the A99 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Sony A99 II

 6D MII A99 II 
IntroducedJune 2017September 2016More recent by 10 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Canon 6D MII

 A99 II 6D MII 
Screen resolution1229k1040kClearer screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Sony A99 II

 6D MII A99 II 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon 6D MII vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 6D MII enjoys physical dimensions of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Sony A99 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 6D MII against the A99 II.

Canon 6D MII vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 6D MII and A99 II is 59 and 57 respectively.

Canon 6D MII vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6D MII and A99 II.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony A99 II to offer you greater detail using its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger 6D MII will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon 6D MII vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D MII vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 6D MII
Portrait photography with Sony A99 II
84
manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
86
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is excellent (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D MII as a Street photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Street photography camera
77
fully articulated screen
image stabilization
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (40,000)
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D MII Sports photography highlights
Sony A99 II Sports photography highlights
87
image stabilization
sensor resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (1,200 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (490 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 6D MII
Travel photography with Sony A99 II
78
better than average battery power (1,200 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
70
weather proof
has bluetooth
sensor resolution is excellent (42 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (490 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D MII Landscape photography info
Sony A99 II Landscape photography info
85
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization
sensor resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (40,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery power (1,200 shots)
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
terrible battery power (490 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D MII Vlogging details
Sony A99 II Vlogging details
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone support
78
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
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Canon 6D MII vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D MII and Sony A99 II
 Canon EOS 6D Mark IISony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 6D Mark II Sony Alpha A99 II
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2017-06-29 2016-09-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 40000 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 45 399
Cross focus points 45 79
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 250 143
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.5 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 765 gr (1.69 lbs) 849 gr (1.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 85 92
DXO Color Depth score 24.4 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 13.4
DXO Low light score 2862 2317
Other
Battery life 1200 images 490 images
Battery form Battery Pack NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery model LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Storage slots Single 2
Pricing at launch $1,799 $3,198