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Sony A99 II vs Sony A6300

Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83
Sony Alpha A99 II front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Sony A99 II vs Sony A6300 Key Specs

Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Previous Model is Sony A99
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Earlier Model is Sony A6000
  • New Model is Sony A6500
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Sony A99 II vs Sony A6300 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Sony A99 II and Sony A6300, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both created by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and A6300 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A99 II was manufactured 8 months later than the A6300 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the A99 II grades against the A6300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Sony A6300

 A99 II A6300 
IntroducedSeptember 2016February 2016More recent by 8 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k922kSharper display (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sony A99 II

 A6300 A99 II 

Common features in the Sony A99 II and Sony A6300

 A99 II A6300 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch display No Touch display

Sony A99 II vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A99 II comes with outside measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Sony A6300 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the A99 II vs the A6300.

Sony A99 II vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A99 II and A6300 is 57 and 83 respectively.

Sony A99 II vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A99 II and A6300.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A99 II featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony A99 II will provide more detail due to its extra 18MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The younger A99 II will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A99 II vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A99 II vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A99 II Portrait photography factors
Sony A6300 Portrait photography factors
86
focusing manually
high megapixels (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A99 II Street photography info
Sony A6300 Street photography info
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
79
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A99 II Sports photography details
Sony A6300 Sports photography details
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
low battery power (490 CIPA)
75
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sony A99 II Travel photography advice
Sony A6300 Travel photography advice
70
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
high megapixels (42MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery power (490 shots)
76
environment proofing
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A99 II Landscape photography highlights
Sony A6300 Landscape photography highlights
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
low battery power (490 shots)
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A99 II
Vlogging with Sony A6300
78
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
35
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Sony A99 II vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A99 II and Sony A6300
 Sony Alpha A99 IISony Alpha a6300
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A99 II Sony Alpha a6300
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-09-19 2016-02-03
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 7952 x 5304 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 399 425
Cross focus points 79 -
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony E
Amount of lenses 143 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,229k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 849g (1.87 pounds) 404g (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 92 85
DXO Color Depth score 25.4 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 13.7
DXO Low light score 2317 1437
Other
Battery life 490 photos 400 photos
Battery form NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual 1
Cost at launch $3,198 $889