Sony A9 II vs Sony A100
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![Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-A9-Mark-II/Sony-A9-II-front.jpg)
![Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A100/Sony-A100-front.jpg)
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Sony A9 II vs Sony A100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
- Announced October 2019
- Older Model is Sony A9
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
- Launched July 2006
- Succeeded the Konica Minolta 5D
- Renewed by Sony A550
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Sony A9 II vs Sony A100 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sony A9 II and Sony A100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are offered by Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the A9 II (24MP) and A100 (10MP) and the A9 II (Full frame) and A100 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.
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The A9 II was revealed 13 years after the A100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A9 II scores versus the A100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Sony A9 II vs Sony A100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A9 Mark II and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The full galleries are provided at Sony A9 II Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Sony A100
A9 II | A100 | |||
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Launched | October 2019 | ![]() | July 2006 | More modern by 161 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+1210k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony A9 II
A100 | A9 II |
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Common features in the Sony A9 II and Sony A100
A9 II | A100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Sony A9 II vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A9 II features physical dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has specifications of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).
Examine the Sony A9 II and Sony A100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A9 II vs the A100.
![Sony A9 II vs Sony A100 size comparison Sony A9 II vs Sony A100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-A9-Mark-II-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A100-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A9 II and A100 is 62 and 64 respectively.
![Sony A9 II vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison Sony A9 II vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-A9-Mark-II-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony A9 II vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A9 II and A100.
Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A9 II with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony A9 II will provide more detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger A9 II provides a benefit in sensor technology.
![Sony A9 II vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison Sony A9 II vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Alpha-A9-Mark-II-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony A9 II vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony A9 II vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony A9 II vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-A9-Mark-II-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sony A9 II vs Sony A100 Specifications
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2019-10-03 | 2006-07-31 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | BIONZ X | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 693 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 121 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 678g (1.49 pounds) | 638g (1.41 pounds) |
Dimensions | 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") | 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 61 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 476 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 690 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | NP-FM55H |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Price at launch | $4,498 | $1,000 |