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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A99

Portability
89 Imaging
54 Features
77 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57 Imaging
69 Features
88 Overall
76

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A99 Key Specs

Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Released July 2018
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Introduced December 2012
  • Superseded the Sony A900
  • Successor is Sony A99 II
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A99 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Sony RX100 VA and Sony A99, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 VA (20MP) and the A99 (24MP) is relatively similar but the RX100 VA (1") and A99 (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 VA was introduced 5 years after the A99 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the RX100 VA grades versus the A99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony A99

		

		

			
 RX100 VA A99 
IntroducedJuly 2018December 2012More modern by 68 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony RX100 VA

		

		

			
 A99 RX100 VA 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony RX100 VA and Sony A99

		

		

			
 RX100 VA A99 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution1229k1229kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 VA offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
Look at the Sony RX100 VA and Sony A99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the RX100 VA and the A99.
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A99 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VA and A99 is 89 and 57 respectively.
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VA and A99.
All in all, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RX100 VA having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A99 will deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger RX100 VA provides an edge in sensor innovation.
	
			Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography information
Sony A99 Portrait photography information
66
 manual focus
 great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 offers face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
81
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Sony RX100 VA Street photography info
Sony A99 Street photography info
86
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 exports RAW formats
 lighter than competition (299g)
75
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 environment proof
 very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography features
Sony A99 Sports photography features
70
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (24.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 offers tracking autofocus
 has phase detect auto focus
 low battery power (220 per charge)
78
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good  resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proof
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 terrible battery power (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
 Sony RX100 VA as a Travel photography camera
 Sony A99 as a Travel photography camera
76
 lighter than competition (299 grams)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 rather wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 low battery power (220 CIPA)
60
 environment proof
 good  resolution (24MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 missing Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery power (500 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography details
Sony A99 Landscape photography details
66
 manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 exports RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 low battery power (220 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse recording
74
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 environment proof
 has double storage slots
 terrible battery power (500 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VA
Vlogging with Sony A99
81
 rather wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 display is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 lighter than competition (299g)
 missing external mic jack
76
 display is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does have mic port
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony A99 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 VA and Sony A99
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) Sony SLT-A99
Category Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2018-07-13 2012-12-12
Body design Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos    
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 315 19
Cross focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-70mm (2.9x) -
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 24.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 299 grams (0.66 lb) 812 grams (1.79 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 89
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1555
Other
Battery life 220 photos 500 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots Single Dual
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