Sony A7S II vs Sony A99 II – Comparison

Let’s compare the Sony A7S 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.

	Sony A7S II	A99 II
Megapixels	12.2	42.4
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	Full Frame	Full Frame
Crop Factor	None	None
AA Filter	Yes	None
Image Resolution	4240 x 2832	7952 x 5304
Body Image Stabilization	Yes - 5-Axis	Yes - 5-Axis
Lens Mount	Sony E	Sony A
ISO	100 - 102,400	100 - 25,600
Expanded ISO	50 - 409,600	50 - 102,400
AF Points	169	399 Phase Type
Cross-type AF Points	169 phase	79 phase
Continuous Mode	5fps	12fps
LCD	3.0" - Articulating	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	1,228,800 dots	1,228,800 dots
Touchscreen	No	No
Focus Peaking	Yes	Yes
Top LCD Display	No	Yes
Viewfinder Type	EVF	EVF
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.78x	0.78x
Video Resolution	3840x2160 (30/25/24p)	3840x2160 (30/25/24p)
	1920x1080 (120/100/60/50p)	1920x1080 (120/100/60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes	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	1/8000	1/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	63	61
RAW Buffer Size	28	25
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	No	No
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250	1/250
Startup Time	2.9s	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)	370 shots	490 shots
Battery Included	Yes (NP-FW50)	Yes (NP-FM500H)
Weight	22.1 oz (627g)	29.9 oz (849g)
Size	5.0 x 3.8 x 2.4"	5.6 x 4.2 x 3.0"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2015	2016

Sony A7S II Advantages:

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

• Weight – The Sony A7S II weighs 222g less.

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Sony A99 II Advantages:

• Megapixels – 30.2 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.

• AF Points – 399 Phase Type vs 169.

• Continuous mode – 12fps vs 5fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.

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

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

• Bluetooth Support

• Battery Life – 490 shots vs 370 shots.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.