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Canon 6D MII vs Sony A99

Portability
59
Imaging
75
Features
92
Overall
81
Canon EOS 6D Mark II front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Canon 6D MII vs Sony A99 Key Specs

Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
  • Introduced June 2017
  • Older Model is Canon 6D
Sony A99
(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
  • Introduced December 2012
  • Replaced the Sony A900
  • Updated by Sony A99 II
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Canon 6D MII vs Sony A99 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Canon 6D MII versus Sony A99, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 6D MII (26MP) and the A99 (24MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The 6D MII was unveiled 4 years after the A99 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 6D MII matches up against the A99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Sony A99

 6D MII A99 
IntroducedJune 2017December 2012More modern by 56 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Canon 6D MII

 A99 6D MII 
Display resolution1229k1040kCrisper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Sony A99

 6D MII A99 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon 6D MII vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 6D MII comes with outside measurements of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has proportions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 6D MII versus Sony A99 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 6D MII against the A99.

Canon 6D MII vs Sony A99 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6D MII and A99 is 59 and 57 respectively.

Canon 6D MII vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 6D MII and A99.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon 6D MII to render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 6D MII provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon 6D MII vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 6D MII
Portrait photography with Sony A99
85
you can focus manually
high sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D MII Street photography advice
Sony A99 Street photography advice
77
screen articulates
built in image stabilization
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (40,000)
75
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D MII Sports photography information
Sony A99 Sports photography information
87
built in image stabilization
high sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (1,200 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery life (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D MII Travel photography information
Sony A99 Travel photography information
78
good battery pack (1,200 shots)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
high sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
60
weather proof
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D MII Landscape photography factors
Sony A99 Landscape photography factors
85
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
high sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (40,000)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (1,200 per charge)
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
bad battery life (500 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D MII Vlogging info
Sony A99 Vlogging info
78
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
76
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
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Canon 6D MII vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D MII and Sony A99
 Canon EOS 6D Mark IISony SLT-A99
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 6D Mark II Sony SLT-A99
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2017-06-29 2012-12-12
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 40000 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 45 19
Cross type focus points 45 11
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of 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
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 765 gr (1.69 lbs) 812 gr (1.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 85 89
DXO Color Depth rating 24.4 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 14.0
DXO Low light rating 2862 1555
Other
Battery life 1200 photographs 500 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots 1 Dual
Launch pricing $1,799 $1,998