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Sony A99 II vs Sony HX200V

Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83
Sony Alpha A99 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Sony A99 II vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Superseded the Sony A99
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX100V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX300
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Sony A99 II vs Sony HX200V Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Sony A99 II vs Sony HX200V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and HX200V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The A99 II was announced 4 years after the HX200V which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A99 II grades against the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Sony HX200V

 A99 II HX200V 
RevealedSeptember 2016May 2012More modern by 54 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k922kCrisper display (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony A99 II

 HX200V A99 II 

Common features in the Sony A99 II and Sony HX200V

 A99 II HX200V 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sony A99 II vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A99 II has external measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A99 II versus the HX200V.

Sony A99 II vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A99 II and HX200V is 57 and 66 respectively.

Sony A99 II vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A99 II and HX200V.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A99 II having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony A99 II will give extra detail with its extra 24MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger A99 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A99 II vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A99 II vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A99 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
86
manual focus
great sensor resolution (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
45
you can focus manually
decent MP (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A99 II Street photography details
Sony HX200V Street photography details
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
51
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A99 II Sports photography highlights
Sony HX200V Sports photography highlights
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
bad battery pack (490 shots)
56
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
has tracking focus
great battery power (450 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A99 II
Travel photography with Sony HX200V
70
weather proof
has bluetooth
great sensor resolution (42MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (490 per charge)
57
great battery power (450 CIPA)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (583g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A99 II Landscape photography advice
Sony HX200V Landscape photography advice
82
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
bad battery pack (490 CIPA)
50
you can focus manually
really wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
great battery power (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A99 II Vlogging info
Sony HX200V Vlogging info
78
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
27
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than competition (583 grams)
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Sony A99 II vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A99 II and Sony HX200V
 Sony Alpha A99 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A99 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-09-19 2012-05-11
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 7952 x 5304 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 399 9
Cross focus points 79 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,229k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.40 m
Flash options Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 849 grams (1.87 pounds) 583 grams (1.29 pounds)
Dimensions 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 92 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 2317 not tested
Other
Battery life 490 photographs 450 photographs
Form of battery NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two One
Launch cost $3,198 $480