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Sony A99 II vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83
Sony Alpha A99 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Sony A99 II vs Sony RX1R II 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
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Superseded the Sony A99
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Superseded the Sony RX1R
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Sony A99 II vs Sony RX1R II Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Sony A99 II and Sony RX1R II, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the A99 II (42MP) and the RX1R II (42MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The A99 II was introduced 12 months later than the RX1R II which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A99 II grades versus the RX1R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Sony RX1R II

 A99 II RX1R II 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016October 2015Fresher by 12 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony A99 II

 RX1R II A99 II 

Common features in the Sony A99 II and Sony RX1R II

 A99 II RX1R II 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution1229k1229kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Sony A99 II vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A99 II enjoys external dimensions 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 RX1R II has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A99 II and the RX1R II.

Sony A99 II vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A99 II and RX1R II is 57 and 78 respectively.

Sony A99 II vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A99 II and RX1R II.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger A99 II should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Sony A99 II vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A99 II vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A99 II Portrait photography information
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography information
86
has manual focus
MP count amazing (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
85
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
sensor resolution is high (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A99 II Street photography features
Sony RX1R II Street photography features
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
73
tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (507 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A99 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Sports photography camera
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery (490 per charge)
63
sensor resolution is high (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A99 II
Travel photography with Sony RX1R II
70
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
MP count amazing (42 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery (490 shots)
59
sensor resolution is high (42 megapixels)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery (220 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (507g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A99 II Landscape photography factors
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography factors
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
low battery (490 CIPA)
68
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is high (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A99 II Vlogging features
Sony RX1R II Vlogging features
78
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
34
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (507g)
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Sony A99 II vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A99 II and Sony RX1R II
 Sony Alpha A99 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A99 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Category Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-09-19 2015-10-13
Body design Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 7952 x 5304 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 102400
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 399 25
Cross focus points 79 -
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.0
Macro focus range - 14cm
Total lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,229k dot 1,229k 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 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 849 grams (1.87 pounds) 507 grams (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 92 97
DXO Color Depth score 25.4 25.8
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 13.9
DXO Low light score 2317 3204
Other
Battery life 490 pictures 220 pictures
Battery form NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Dual Single
Price at launch $3,198 $3,300