Sony A99 II vs Sony a5100

Its time to look much closer at the Sony A99 II versus Sony a5100, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and a5100 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The A99 II was brought out 2 years after the a5100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A99 II grades vs the a5100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A99 II and Sony Alpha a5100. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A99 II Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Sony A99 II has exterior measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Sony a5100 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A99 II versus Sony a5100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A99 II compared to the a5100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A99 II and a5100 is 57 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A99 II and a5100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A99 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A99 II will show extra detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger A99 II should have an edge in sensor tech.