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Sony A9 vs Sony A99 II

Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A9 front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Sony A9 vs Sony A99 II Key Specs

Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Later Model is Sony A9 II
Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Old Model is Sony A99
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Sony A9 vs Sony A99 II Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Sony A9 vs Sony A99 II, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both sold by Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the A9 (24MP) and A99 II (42MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The A9 was unveiled 8 months after the A99 II which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A9 scores against the A99 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony A99 II

 A9 A99 II 
RevealedApril 2017September 2016More modern by 8 months
Display resolution1440k1229kClearer display (+211k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Sony A9

 A99 II A9 
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony A99 II

 A9 A99 II 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Sony A9 vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A9 has got exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony A99 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A9 versus the A99 II.

Sony A9 vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A9 and A99 II is 65 and 57 respectively.

Sony A9 vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A9 and A99 II.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony A99 II to show extra detail having an extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern A9 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sony A9 vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A9 vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A9 Portrait photography advice
Sony A99 II Portrait photography advice
83
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
86
you can focus manually
resolution is amazing (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A9 Street photography details
Sony A99 II Street photography details
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A9 Sports photography information
Sony A99 II Sports photography information
86
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery (490 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A9 Travel photography features
Sony A99 II Travel photography features
73
better than average battery (650 shots)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
70
environment proof
has bluetooth
resolution is amazing (42MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (490 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A9 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Landscape photography camera
85
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery (650 per charge)
2 card slots
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
terrible battery (490 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A9 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A99 II as a Vlogging camera
36
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
78
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
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Sony A9 vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A9 and Sony A99 II
 Sony Alpha A9Sony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A9 Sony Alpha A99 II
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2017-04-19 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 42MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 693 399
Cross type focus points - 79
Lens
Lens support Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 121 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,440 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 673 gr (1.48 lb) 849 gr (1.87 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 92 92
DXO Color Depth rating 24.9 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 13.4
DXO Low light rating 3517 2317
Other
Battery life 650 pictures 490 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery ID NP-FZ100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Storage slots Dual Dual
Retail cost $4,498 $3,198