Sony A9 vs Sony A99

Below is a thorough comparison of the Sony A9 and Sony A99, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A9 (24MP) and the A99 (24MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The A9 was launched 4 years later than the A99 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A9 grades vs the A99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A9 and Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A9 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A9 has physical dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A9 and Sony A99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A9 against the A99.

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

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A9 and A99.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of images though you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger A9 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.