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Sony RX1R II vs Sony A99

Portability
78 Imaging
76 Features
65 Overall
71
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57 Imaging
70 Features
88 Overall
77

Sony RX1R II vs Sony A99 Key Specs

Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX1R
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
  • Launched December 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony A900
  • Refreshed by Sony A99 II
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony A99 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Sony RX1R II versus Sony A99, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and A99 (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The RX1R II was released 2 years after the A99 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the RX1R II scores vs the A99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony A99

		

		

			
 RX1R II A99 
LaunchedOctober 2015December 2012Newer by 35 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony RX1R II

		

		

			
 A99 RX1R II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony RX1R II and Sony A99

		

		

			
 RX1R II A99 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution1229k1229kIdentical display resolution
Touch display  Neither provides Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony RX1R II vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony RX1R II provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
Check the Sony RX1R II versus Sony A99 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the RX1R II versus the A99.
Sony RX1R II vs Sony A99 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the RX1R II and A99 is 78 and 57 respectively.
Sony RX1R II vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony RX1R II vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX1R II and A99.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony RX1R II to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The younger RX1R II provides an edge in sensor technology.
	
			Sony RX1R II vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony RX1R II vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony RX1R II vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography highlights
Sony A99 Portrait photography highlights
85
 focusing manually
 flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
 excellent megapixels (42 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
82
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 includes face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Sony RX1R II Street photography information
Sony A99 Street photography information
73
 screen tilts up and down
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 no image stabilization
 heavier than others in class (507g)
75
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proof
 good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Sony RX1R II Sports photography info
Sony A99 Sports photography info
63
 excellent megapixels (42MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 supports phase detect autofocus
 focal length is fixed (35mm)
 max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
 no image stabilization
 terrible battery (220 per charge)
78
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 comes with phase detect AF
 low battery power (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
 Sony RX1R II as a Travel photography camera
 Sony A99 as a Travel photography camera
59
 excellent megapixels (42MP)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 no Time Lapse function
 terrible battery (220 shots)
 heavier than others in class (507g)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
60
 weather proof
 good  resolution (24MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 no Timelapse mode
 low battery power (500 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography info
Sony A99 Landscape photography info
68
 focusing manually
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3")
 excellent megapixels (42MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 focal length is fixed (35mm)
 no image stabilization
 terrible battery (220 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse function
75
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good  resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proof
 has dual storage slots
 low battery power (500 CIPA)
 no Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Sony RX1R II as a Vlogging camera
 Sony A99 as a Vlogging camera
34
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 comes with mic port
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 heavier than others in class (507 grams)
76
 display is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes face detection focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does have external microphone jack
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony A99 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R II and Sony A99
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R IISony SLT-A99
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Sony SLT-A99
Type Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2015-10-13 2012-12-12
Body design Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 7952 x 5304 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 25 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0 -
Macro focusing range 14cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech - 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 0.74x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless 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 1/4000 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 507 grams (1.12 lbs) 812 grams (1.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 97 89
DXO Color Depth rating 25.8 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 14.0
DXO Low light rating 3204 1555
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 500 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2,5, 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots Single Dual
Retail price $3,300 $1,998