Clicky

Sony A99 II vs Sony RX10

Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83
Sony Alpha A99 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Sony A99 II vs Sony RX10 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
  • Launched September 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony A99
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Refreshed by Sony RX10 II
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sony A99 II vs Sony RX10 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sony A99 II vs Sony RX10, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and RX10 (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The A99 II was launched 2 years later than the RX10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A99 II matches up versus the RX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Sony RX10

 A99 II RX10 
ReleasedSeptember 2016March 2014Fresher by 31 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Sony A99 II

 RX10 A99 II 
Display resolution1290k1229kSharper display (+61k dot)

Common features in the Sony A99 II and Sony RX10

 A99 II RX10 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Sony A99 II vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A99 II provides exterior dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check the Sony A99 II vs Sony RX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A99 II versus the RX10.

Sony A99 II vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A99 II and RX10 is 57 and 58 respectively.

Sony A99 II vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A99 II and RX10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A99 II featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A99 II will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger A99 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A99 II vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A99 II vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A99 II Portrait photography advice
Sony RX10 Portrait photography advice
86
has manual focus
amazing resolution (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
70
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Street Comparison

Sony A99 II Street photography details
Sony RX10 Street photography details
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
72
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
weather proof
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Sony A99 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Sports photography camera
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (490 per charge)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
weather proof
better than average battery life (420 per charge)
no phase detect AF
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Sony A99 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Travel photography camera
70
weather sealing
has bluetooth
amazing resolution (42 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (490 per charge)
58
better than average battery life (420 CIPA)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Sony A99 II Landscape photography details
Sony RX10 Landscape photography details
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
low battery pack (490 CIPA)
63
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery life (420 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Vlogging Comparison

Sony A99 II Vlogging features
Sony RX10 Vlogging features
78
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic support
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sony A99 II vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A99 II and Sony RX10
 Sony Alpha A99 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A99 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Category Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-09-19 2014-03-20
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 7952 x 5304 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 399 25
Cross focus points 79 -
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8
Total lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,229 thousand dot 1,290 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.20 m
Flash options Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 849 grams (1.87 pounds) 813 grams (1.79 pounds)
Dimensions 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 92 69
DXO Color Depth score 25.4 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 12.6
DXO Low light score 2317 474
Other
Battery life 490 images 420 images
Battery format NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two One
Cost at release $3,198 $698