Sony A99 II vs Sony RX100 VI
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Sony A99 II vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs
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- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand 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
- Revealed September 2016
- Replaced the Sony A99
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Launched June 2018
- Replaced the Sony RX100 V
- New Model is Sony RX100 VII
Sony A99 II vs Sony RX100 VI Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Sony A99 II versus Sony RX100 VI, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and RX100 VI (1") have totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A99 II was manufactured 20 months prior to the RX100 VI making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A99 II matches up against the RX100 VI in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A99 II vs Sony RX100 VI Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A99 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are available at Sony A99 II Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Sony RX100 VI
A99 II | RX100 VI | |||
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Display type | Fully articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony A99 II
RX100 VI | A99 II | |||
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Launched | June 2018 | September 2016 | Newer by 20 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A99 II and Sony RX100 VI
A99 II | RX100 VI | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 1229k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly |
Sony A99 II vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A99 II features physical measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).
Contrast the Sony A99 II versus Sony RX100 VI in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A99 II compared to the RX100 VI.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the A99 II and RX100 VI is 57 and 88 respectively.
Sony A99 II vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A99 II and RX100 VI.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A99 II because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony A99 II will produce more detail due to its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A99 II will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony A99 II vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications
Sony Alpha A99 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A99 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2016-09-19 | 2018-06-05 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 42 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 7952 x 5304 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 399 | 315 |
Cross type focus points | 79 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 8cm |
Number of lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,229k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0fps | 24.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 849g (1.87 lbs) | 301g (0.66 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 92 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2317 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 490 images | 240 images |
Battery style | NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Retail cost | $3,198 | $1,198 |