Sony A99 II vs Sony a1

Following is a extended review of the Sony A99 II vs Sony a1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the A99 II (42MP) and the a1 (50MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The A99 II was revealed 5 years earlier than the a1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A99 II matches up versus the a1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A99 II & Sony Alpha a1. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A99 II Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A99 II offers outer dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Sony a1 has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A99 II compared to the a1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A99 II and a1 is 57 and 61 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A99 II and a1.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony a1 to result in more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged A99 II will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.