Sony A99 vs Sony ZV-1
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Sony A99 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
- Announced December 2012
- Succeeded the Sony A900
- New Model is Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
- Launched May 2020
- New Model is Sony ZV-1 II
Sony A99 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony A99 versus Sony ZV-1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A99 (24MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very comparable but the A99 (Full frame) and ZV-1 (1") provide different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A99 was announced 8 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the A99 grades versus the ZV-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A99 vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony SLT-A99 and Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A99 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony ZV-1
A99 | ZV-1 | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | 922k | Crisper display (+307k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony A99
ZV-1 | A99 | |||
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Launched | May 2020 | December 2012 | Fresher by 90 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A99 and Sony ZV-1
A99 | ZV-1 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly |
Sony A99 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Sony A99 has exterior 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) and the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Compare the Sony A99 versus Sony ZV-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A99 vs the ZV-1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A99 and ZV-1 is 57 and 88 respectively.
Sony A99 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A99 and ZV-1.
Clearly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A99 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A99 will show more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older A99 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony A99 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Sony SLT-A99 | Sony ZV-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony SLT-A99 | Sony ZV-1 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-12-12 | 2020-05-27 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 852.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 19 | 315 |
Cross type focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,229 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 812g (1.79 pounds) | 294g (0.65 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 89 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1555 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | 260 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FM500H | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Two | 1 |
Retail cost | $1,998 | $750 |