Sony a1 vs Sony A99

Here, we are analyzing the Sony a1 and Sony A99, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are offered by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the a1 (50MP) and A99 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The a1 was manufactured 8 years after the A99 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the a1 grades vs the A99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a1 and Sony SLT-A99. The entire galleries are provided at Sony a1 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony a1 provides outer measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Examine the Sony a1 and Sony A99 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the a1 versus the A99.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the a1 and A99 is 61 and 57 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the a1 and A99.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony a1 to offer greater detail due to its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher a1 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.