Canon 1D X II vs Sony A99 II – Comparison

Let’s compare the Canon 1D X II vs Sony A99 II.

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 1D X II	A99 II
Megapixels	20.2	42.4
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	Full Frame	Full Frame
Crop Factor	None	None
AA Filter	Yes	None
Image Resolution	5472 x 3648	7952 x 5304
Body Image Stabilization	No	Yes - 5-Axis
Lens Mount	Canon EF	Sony A
ISO	100 - 51,200	100 - 25,600
Expanded ISO	409,600	50 - 102,400
AF Points	61	399 Phase Type
Cross-type AF Points	41	79 phase
Continuous Mode	14fps	12fps
LCD	3.2" - Fixed	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	1,620,000 dots	1,228,800 dots
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Focus Peaking	Yes	Yes
Top LCD Display	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical	EVF
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.76x	0.78x
Video Resolution	4096x2160 (30/25/24p)	3840x2160 (30/25/24p)
	1920x1080 (120/100/60/50/30/25/24p	1920x1080 (120/100/60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Memory Card Type	CF + CFast	2 x SD or MS Pro
Dual Card Slots	Yes	Yes
SD UHS Support	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	Unlimited	25
Time Lapse	No	Yes
Built-in Flash	No	No
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250	1/250
Startup Time	0.8s	1.2s
Built-in Wi-Fi	No	Yes
Built-in GPS	Yes	No
Built- in NFC	No	Yes
Bluetooth	No	Yes
USB Type	USB 3.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	1210 shots	490 shots
Battery Included	Yes (LP-E19)	Yes (NP-FM500H)
Weight	54.5 oz (1,544g)	29.9 oz (849g)
Size	6.2 x 6.6 x 3.3"	5.6 x 4.2 x 3.0"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2016	2016

Canon 1D X II Advantages:

• ISO – 409,600 vs 102,400. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

• Continuous mode – 14fps vs 12fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.

• LCD – 3.2″ vs 3.0″.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Touchscreen Support

• Video Resolution – 4K video available.

• JPEG Buffer Size – Unlimited vs 61.

• RAW Buffer Size – Unlimited vs 25.

• Built-in GPS

• USB 3.0 – Faster file transferring out the camera.

• Battery Life – 1210 shots vs 490 shots.

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Sony A99 II Advantages:

• Megapixels – 22.2 more megapixels. For printing big and cropping, the Sony A99 II is a much better choice.

• AA Filter – The Sony A99 II has no AA filter.

• Body Image Stabilization – The Sony A99 II has built-in body stabilization for photos and videos, which is an excellent feature for traveling and shooting in low light.

• AF Points – 399 Phase Type vs 61.

• LCD – It’s articulated.

• Time-Lapse

• Built-in Wi-Fi

• Built-in NFC

• Bluetooth Support

• Weight – The Sony A99 II weighs 695g less.

• Size – The Sony A99 II is noticeably smaller.

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