Here’s our comparison of the Canon 5D IV vs Sony A99 II. Both cameras are amazing and cost almost the same, so let’s see how the new technology on the A99 II is compared to the DSLR.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.
| Canon 5D IV | A99 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Megapixels | 30.4 | 42.4 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Crop Factor | None | None |
| AA Filter | Yes | None |
| Image Resolution | 6720 x 4480 | 7952 x 5304 |
| Body Image Stabilization | No | Yes - 5-Axis |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF | Sony A |
| ISO | 100 - 32,000 | 100 - 25,600 |
| Expanded ISO | 50 - 102,400 | 50 - 102,400 |
| AF Points | 61 | 399 Phase Type |
| Cross-type AF Points | 41 | 15 |
| Continuous Mode | 7fps | 12fps |
| LCD | 3.2" - Fixed | 3.0" - Articulating |
| LCD Resolution | 1,620,000 dots | 1,228,800 dots |
| Touchscreen | Yes | No |
| Focus Peaking | No | Yes |
| Top LCD Display | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical | EVF |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.71x | 0.78x |
| Video Resolution | 4096x2160 (30/25/24p) | 3840x2160 (30/25/24p) |
| 1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p) | 1920x1080 (120/100/60/50p) | |
| Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Card Type | CF + SD | 2 x SD or MS Pro |
| Dual Card Slots | Yes | Yes |
| SD UHS Support | UHS-I & UDMA7 | UHS-I |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Slowest Shutter Speed | 30" | 30" |
| Bulb Mode | Yes | Yes |
| JPEG Buffer Size | Unlimited | 61 |
| RAW Buffer Size | 19 | 25 |
| Time Lapse | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | No | No |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 | 1/250 |
| Startup Time | 0.5s | 1.2s |
| Built-in Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | No |
| Built- in NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB Type | USB 3.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Environmentally Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 900 shots | 490 shots |
| Battery Included | Yes (LP-E6N) | Yes (NP-FM500H) |
| Weight | 31.4 oz (890g) | 29.9 oz (849g) |
| Size | 5.9 x 4.6 x 3.0" | 5.6 x 4.2 x 3.0" |
| Price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2016 |
Canon 5D Mark IV Advantages:
- LCD Size – 3.2″ vs 3.0″ and much higher resolution
- Touchscreen – The 5D IV allows you to tap the screen to select a focus point, as well as navigate through the menus etc.
- JPEG Buffer – Unlimited vs 61
- Startup Time – The 5D IV turns on 2x faster
- Built-in GPS
- USB 3.0 vs 2.0 – Faster file transferring out of the camera
- Battery Life – 410 shots longer battery life
The Canon 5D IV doesn’t really look impressive compared to the A99 II. It does show less noise at high ISO, but that’s the “trade-off” by having less megapixels. This is purely subjective because it depends on what you need more; resolution or low light performance.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews here.
Sony A99 II Advantages:
- Sensor – 12 more megapixels. A lot of more resolution is excellent for extremely large prints or cropping out details
- AA Filter – The A99 II has no AA filter which should result in slightly sharp images
- Body Stabilization – The A99 II has built-in 5-axis stabilization that works for photographs and videos
- AF System – The A7R II has 399 AF points. You’ve got more place to focus on, but even the 5D IV is far from bad, in fact, it’ll perform better in low light situations due to its cross-type AF points
- 12 vs 7fps – Almost twice as fast for wildlife and sports
- LCD Screen – It’s fully articulated compared to the fixed one, so it’s better for shooting in awkward positions
- Focus Peaking – The Sony A7R II can highlight what’s in focus! Excellent when focusing manually, whether it’s video or photography
- Full HD – 120p instead of 60p, much better for clear, smooth slow motion clips
- RAW Buffer – 25 vs 19
- Flash Sync Speed – 1/250 vs 1/200
- Built-in Flash
- Built-in Bluetooth
- Size – The A7R II is noticeably smaller
- Less Expensive – Body only, the A99 II costs around $300 less
The Sony A99 II is a monster. It’s got the things you need and the things you never knew you needed as well. 42 megapixel full frame sensor with good high ISO performance, 12 frames per second with 399 AF points, 4K video recording with 5-axis stabilization and an articulating LCD screen. The JPEG buffer is a little bit unimpressive, but we are talking about 42 megapixels here.
If you like what the Sony A mount offers or have no trouble using adapters to get access to other lenses, the A99 II is absolutely amazing.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews here.
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