Sony A6000 vs Sony A99 II – Comparison

Let’s compare the Sony A6000 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.

	Sony A6000	A99 II
Megapixels	24.3	42.4
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	APS-C	Full Frame
Crop Factor	1.5x	None
AA Filter	Yes	None
Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	7952 x 5304
Body Image Stabilization	No	Yes - 5-Axis
Lens Mount	Sony E	Sony A
ISO	100 -25,600	100 - 25,600
Expanded ISO	51,200	50 - 102,400
AF Points	179	399 Phase Type
Cross-type AF Points	179 phase	79 phase
Continuous Mode	11fps	12fps
LCD	3.0" - Articulating	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	921,600 dots	1,228,800 dots
Touchscreen	No	No
Focus Peaking	Yes	Yes
Top LCD Display	No	Yes
Viewfinder Type	EVF (1.44M)	EVF
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	1.07x	0.78x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/24p)	3840x2160 (30/25/24p)
		1920x1080 (120/100/60/50p)
Microphone Jack	No	Yes
Headphone Jack	No	Yes
Memory Card Type	SD or MS Pro	2 x SD or MS Pro
Dual Card Slots	No	Yes
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000	1/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	47	61
RAW Buffer Size	22	25
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	No
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/160	1/250
Startup Time	2.2s	1.2s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	No	Yes
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	360 shots	490 shots
Battery Included	Yes (NP-FW50)	Yes (NP-FM500H)
Weight	12.1 oz (344g)	29.9 oz (849g)
Size	4.7 x 2.6 x 1.8"	5.6 x 4.2 x 3.0"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2014	2016

Sony A6000 Advantages:

• Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

• Built-in Flash

• Weight – The Sony A6000 weighs 505g less.

• Size – The Sony A6000 is noticeably smaller.

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Sony A99 II Advantages:

• Megapixels –  18.1 more megapixels. For printing big and cropping, the Sony A99 II is a much better choice.

• Sensor Format – Full Frame is bigger than APS-C, which results in slightly less noise at higher ISO levels.

• 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.

• ISO – 102,400 vs 51,200. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

• AF Points – 399 Phase Type vs 179.

• Continuous Mode – 12fps vs 11fps. It’s an advantage, but not something you will really notice that often.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Top LCD Display – When shooting in semi-auto/manual modes, you can quickly preview all of your settings.

• Video Resolution – 4K video available.

• Microphone Jack – If you’re going to record videos where audio quality is important, a microphone jack is super helpful.

• Headphone Jack – Useful for previewing your audio quality straight out the camera.

• Dual Card Slots – More room for extra photos, or simply for backup.

• Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/8000 vs 1/4000.

• JPEG Buffer Size – 61 vs 47.

• Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/250 vs 1/160.

• Bluetooth Support

• Battery Life – 490 shots vs 360 shots.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.