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Sony A7R II vs Sony T99

Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79
Sony Alpha A7R II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Sony A7R II vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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 E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Superseded the Sony A7R
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R III
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Sony A7R II vs Sony T99 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Sony A7R II versus Sony T99, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A7R II (42MP) and T99 (14MP) and the A7R II (Full frame) and T99 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7R II was announced 4 years later than the T99 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A7R II grades vs the T99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Sony T99

 A7R II T99 
RevealedJune 2015July 2010More recent by 60 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony A7R II

 T99 A7R II 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A7R II and Sony T99

 A7R II T99 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony A7R II vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Sony A7R II offers outer dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A7R II compared to the T99.

Sony A7R II vs Sony T99 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7R II and T99 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7R II vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R II vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R II and T99.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A7R II having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7R II will produce extra detail with its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A7R II will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony A7R II vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R II vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R II vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7R II
Portrait photography with Sony T99
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R II as a Street photography camera
Sony T99 as a Street photography camera
81
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R II Sports photography highlights
Sony T99 Sports photography highlights
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
not so great battery power (290 CIPA)
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R II Travel photography info
Sony T99 Travel photography info
62
environment proof
megapixel count high (42 megapixels)
not so great battery power (290 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R II Landscape photography info
Sony T99 Landscape photography info
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
not so great battery power (290 per charge)
42
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R II Vlogging factors
Sony T99 Vlogging factors
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
31
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Sony A7R II vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R II and Sony T99
 Sony Alpha A7R IISony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7R II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2015-06-10 2010-07-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 7974 x 5316 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 399 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,229k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 625 grams (1.38 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 98 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3434 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $2,913 $179