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Canon 80D vs Sony A99 II

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
92
Overall
77
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Canon 80D vs Sony A99 II Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Replaced the Canon 70D
  • Later Model is Canon 90D
Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Superseded the Sony A99
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Canon 80D vs Sony A99 II Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon 80D and Sony A99 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the 80D (APS-C) and A99 II (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

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The 80D was unveiled 7 months before the A99 II and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the 80D grades versus the A99 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Sony A99 II

 80D A99 II 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Canon 80D

 A99 II 80D 
IntroducedSeptember 2016February 2016More recent by 7 months
Display resolution1229k1040kCrisper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon 80D and Sony A99 II

 80D A99 II 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon 80D vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 80D enjoys outside measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Sony A99 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 80D and Sony A99 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 80D vs the A99 II.

Canon 80D vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 80D and A99 II is 59 and 57 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 80D and A99 II.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 80D with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A99 II will give you greater detail having an extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older 80D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 80D vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
86
you can focus manually
amazing megapixels (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D Street photography details
Sony A99 II Street photography details
69
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Sports photography camera
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery power (490 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D Travel photography features
Sony A99 II Travel photography features
77
weather sealing
includes touch to focus
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
70
environment sealing
has bluetooth
amazing megapixels (42 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery power (490 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Landscape photography camera
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery power (490 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D Vlogging factors
Sony A99 II Vlogging factors
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
no image stabilization
78
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
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Canon 80D vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Sony A99 II
 Canon EOS 80DSony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 80D Sony Alpha A99 II
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2016-02-18 2016-09-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 16000 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 45 399
Cross focus points 45 79
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730 gr (1.61 lb) 849 gr (1.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 92
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 13.4
DXO Low light score 1135 2317
Other
Battery life 960 photos 490 photos
Battery format Battery Pack NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery model LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Storage slots Single Two
Launch cost $1,199 $3,198