Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A99
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75 Overall
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A99 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Sony RX100 V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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A99 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI & Sony SLT-A99. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX100 VI Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony A99
RX100 VI | A99 | |||
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Released | June 2018 | December 2012 | Fresher by 67 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony RX100 VI
A99 | RX100 VI | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Common features in the Sony RX100 VI and Sony A99
RX100 VI | A99 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 1229k | Same 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).
Contrast the Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A99 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A99 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony SLT-A99 | |
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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 |