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Sony A77 II vs Sony A99

Portability
62
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73
Sony SLT-A77 II front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Sony A77 II vs Sony A99 Key Specs

Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony A77
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
  • Announced December 2012
  • Replaced the Sony A900
  • Renewed by Sony A99 II
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Sony A77 II vs Sony A99 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sony A99

 A77 II A99 
AnnouncedMay 2014December 2012More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony A77 II

 A99 A77 II 

Common features in the Sony A77 II and Sony A99

 A77 II A99 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution1229k1229kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Sony A77 II vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A77 II vs Sony A99 size comparison

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

Sony A77 II vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Sony A77 II vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A77 II vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Sony A77 II vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A77 II vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A77 II Portrait photography details
Sony A99 Portrait photography details
79
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
82
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A77 II Street photography details
Sony A99 Street photography details
76
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
75
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A77 II Sports photography factors
Sony A99 Sports photography factors
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (480 shots)
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
low battery power (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A77 II Travel photography advice
Sony A99 Travel photography advice
64
environment proof
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (480 CIPA)
60
environment proof
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery power (500 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A77 II Landscape photography details
Sony A99 Landscape photography details
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
terrible battery power (480 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
low battery power (500 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A77 II Vlogging information
Sony A99 Vlogging information
78
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
76
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
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Sony A77 II vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A77 II and Sony A99
 Sony SLT-A77 IISony SLT-A99
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony SLT-A77 II Sony SLT-A99
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2014-05-21 2012-12-12
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 79 19
Cross type focus points 15 11
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 647 grams (1.43 pounds) 812 grams (1.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 82 89
DXO Color Depth rating 24.4 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 14.0
DXO Low light rating 1013 1555
Other
Battery life 480 shots 500 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Card slots One 2
Launch price $1,198 $1,998