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Canon 6D vs Sony A99

Portability
59
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68
Canon EOS 6D front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Canon 6D vs Sony A99 Key Specs

Canon 6D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Replacement is Canon 6D MII
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Old Model is Sony A900
  • New Model is Sony A99 II
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Canon 6D vs Sony A99 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon 6D vs Sony A99, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 6D (20MP) and the A99 (24MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The 6D was released 3 months after the A99 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the 6D grades vs the A99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Sony A99

 6D A99 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Canon 6D

 A99 6D 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k1040kClearer screen (+189k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon 6D and Sony A99

 6D A99 
LaunchedFebruary 2013December 2012Same age
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon 6D vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon 6D features outer dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Sony A99 has specifications of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 6D against the A99.

Canon 6D vs Sony A99 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6D and A99 is 59 and 57 respectively.

Canon 6D vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6D and A99.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony A99 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Canon 6D vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D Portrait photography info
Sony A99 Portrait photography info
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D Street photography info
Sony A99 Street photography info
63
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
75
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D Sports photography factors
Sony A99 Sports photography factors
69
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
good battery power (1,090 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D as a Travel photography camera
Sony A99 as a Travel photography camera
61
good battery power (1,090 CIPA)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
60
weather proofing
good resolution (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 6D
Landscape photography with Sony A99
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery power (1,090 shots)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
terrible battery (500 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 6D
Vlogging with Sony A99
30
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
76
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
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Canon 6D vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D and Sony A99
 Canon EOS 6DSony SLT-A99
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 6D Sony SLT-A99
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-02-12 2012-12-12
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5+ 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 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 19
Cross type focus points 1 11
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 250 143
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 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 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770 gr (1.70 lbs) 812 gr (1.79 lbs)
Dimensions 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 82 89
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.1 14.0
DXO Low light rating 2340 1555
Other
Battery life 1090 photographs 500 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Card slots 1 Dual
Price at launch $1,699 $1,998