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Sony A7R III vs Sony A99 II

Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Sony Alpha A7R III front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Sony A7R III vs Sony A99 II Key Specs

Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Revealed October 2017
  • Superseded the Sony A7R II
  • Later Model is Sony A7R IV
Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Replaced the Sony A99
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Sony A7R III vs Sony A99 II Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony A7R III vs Sony A99 II, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the A7R III (42MP) and the A99 II (42MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The A7R III was revealed 14 months later than the A99 II making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A7R III grades vs the A99 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony A99 II

 A7R III A99 II 
LaunchedOctober 2017September 2016More recent by 14 months
Display resolution1440k1229kCrisper display (+211k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Sony A7R III

 A99 II A7R III 
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony A99 II

 A7R III A99 II 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Sony A7R III vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R III offers exterior measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Sony A99 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A7R III and the A99 II.

Sony A7R III vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A7R III and A99 II is 63 and 57 respectively.

Sony A7R III vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R III and A99 II.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent A7R III should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A7R III vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R III vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R III Portrait photography details
Sony A99 II Portrait photography details
86
focusing manually
resolution is high (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
86
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R III Street photography info
Sony A99 II Street photography info
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
weather proof
good high ISO (32,000)
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R III Sports photography features
Sony A99 II Sports photography features
89
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is high (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery power (650 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
low battery life (490 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Travel photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery power (650 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
resolution is high (42MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
environment sealing
has bluetooth
megapixel count amazing (42 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery life (490 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R III Landscape photography details
Sony A99 II Landscape photography details
87
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is high (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery power (650 shots)
has dual storage slots
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
low battery life (490 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R III Vlogging factors
Sony A99 II Vlogging factors
37
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
78
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
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Sony A7R III vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R III and Sony A99 II
 Sony Alpha A7R IIISony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R III Sony Alpha A99 II
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2017-10-25 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 7952 x 5304 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 32000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 399
Cross focus points - 79
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 121 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,440 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 secs
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) -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 657 gr (1.45 pounds) 849 gr (1.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 100 92
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 13.4
DXO Low light score 3523 2317
Other
Battery life 650 photographs 490 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery model NP-FZ100 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Storage slots Dual Dual
Launch cost $2,800 $3,198