Sony A77 II vs Sony A99

Here, we are analyzing the Sony A77 II versus Sony A99, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A77 II (24MP) and the A99 (24MP) is very similar but the A77 II (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

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The A77 II was brought out 18 months later than the A99 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A77 II scores versus the A99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony SLT-A77 II & Sony SLT-A99. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A77 II Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A77 II features exterior measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 647 grams (1.43 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).

Contrast the Sony A77 II versus Sony A99 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A77 II and the A99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A77 II and A99 is 62 and 57 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A77 II and A99.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The A77 II contains the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The younger A77 II should have an edge in sensor tech.