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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A99

Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A99 Key Specs

Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced June 2018
  • Superseded the Sony RX100 V
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 VII
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Released December 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony A900
  • Successor is Sony A99 II
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A99 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A99, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 VI (20MP) and the A99 (24MP) is fairly close but the RX100 VI (1") and A99 (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 VI was brought out 5 years later than the A99 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the RX100 VI grades vs the A99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony A99

 RX100 VI A99 
ReleasedJune 2018December 2012Fresher by 67 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony RX100 VI

 A99 RX100 VI 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Sony RX100 VI and Sony A99

 RX100 VI A99 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution1229k1229kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 VI provides physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the RX100 VI and the A99.

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A99 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VI and A99 is 88 and 57 respectively.

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 VI and A99.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The RX100 VI because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A99 will render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer RX100 VI should have an edge in sensor technology.

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 VI as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A99 as a Portrait photography camera
66
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
81
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony RX100 VI
Street photography with Sony A99
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
features touch focus
lighter than others (301g)
75
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 VI as a Sports photography camera
Sony A99 as a Sports photography camera
70
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (24.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
bad battery life (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 VI Travel photography highlights
Sony A99 Travel photography highlights
77
lighter than others (301g)
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
low battery pack (240 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
environment proof
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (500 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 VI as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A99 as a Landscape photography camera
65
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low battery pack (240 shots)
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
bad battery life (500 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony RX100 VI
Vlogging with Sony A99
77
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others (301 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external microphone jack
76
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 VI and Sony A99
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VISony SLT-A99
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI Sony SLT-A99
Category Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2018-06-05 2012-12-12
Body design Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 116.2mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 315 19
Cross focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-200mm (8.3x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 24.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data 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 301g (0.66 lbs) 812g (1.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 photographs 500 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
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 One Two
Launch price $1,198 $1,998