Sony A99 II vs Sony A100

Below, we will be reviewing the Sony A99 II vs Sony A100, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both produced by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and A100 (10MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and A100 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The A99 II was launched 10 years later than the A100 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A99 II scores against the A100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A99 II & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A99 II Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A99 II features outer dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A99 II compared to the A100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A99 II and A100 is 57 and 64 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A99 II and A100.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A99 II due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A99 II will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 32MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A99 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.