Sony A7R vs Sony A99

In this article, we are matching up the Sony A7R and Sony A99, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the A7R (36MP) and A99 (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The A7R was brought out 15 months after the A99 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A7R grades vs the A99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7R & Sony SLT-A99. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A7R Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A7R offers outside measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has sizing of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A7R and the A99.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A7R and A99 is 78 and 57 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R and A99.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A7R to provide you with more detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher A7R is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.