Sony A7 vs Sony A99

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony A7 versus Sony A99, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the A7 (24MP) and the A99 (24MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The A7 was unveiled 14 months after the A99 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A7 grades vs the A99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7 & Sony SLT-A99. The full galleries are provided at Sony A7 Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7 has outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs) and the Sony A99 has dimensions 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 Sony A7 versus Sony A99 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A7 compared to the A99.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A7 and A99 is 78 and 57 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7 and A99.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer A7 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.