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Comparison of Sony Alpha ILCA-A99 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II ×
Sony Alpha ILCA-A99 II ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R IISony Alpha ILCA-A99 II
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberRX1R IIA99 II
Alternate model number(s)-
  • ilca-99m2
Camera formatMid-SizedPro SLR
Release year (year)20152016
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)113143
Width (mm)7276
Height (mm)65104
Weight (g)507849
Waterproof--
PredecessorSony RX1Sony A99
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor R (BSI)Sony
Effective megapixels (MP)42.442.4
Sensor format35mm35mm
Sensor area (mm²)861.6861.6
Sensor width (mm)35.935.9
Sensor height (mm)2424
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.514.51
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterOptionalNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect++
Dxo sensor score9792
Dxo color depth score (bit)25.825.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.913.4
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)3,2042,317
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2656 x 2656(7.1 mp 1:1)
  • 3440 x 3440(11.8 mp 1:1)
  • 3536 x 2656(9.4 mp 4:3)
  • 3872 x 2160(8.4 mp other)
  • 3984 x 2240(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4592 x 3448(15.8 mp 4:3)
  • 5168 x 2912(15.0 mp other)
  • 5168 x 3448(17.8 mp 3:2)
  • 5296 x 5296(28.0 mp 1:1)
  • 5536 x 2160(12.0 mp other)
  • 7072 x 5304(37.5 mp 4:3)
  • 7952 x 4472(35.6 mp 16:9)
  • 7952 x 5304(42.2 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2592 x 1456(3.8 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1728(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3872 x 2160(8.4 mp other)
  • 3984 x 2240(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2240(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 5168 x 2912(15.0 mp other)
  • 5168 x 2912(15.0 mp other)
  • 5168 x 3448(17.8 mp 3:2)
  • 5168 x 3448(17.8 mp 3:2)
  • 5536 x 2160(12.0 mp other)
  • 7952 x 4472(35.6 mp 16:9)
  • 7952 x 5304(42.2 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • 14-bit raw (uncompressed and compressed arw 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)510.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)120120
Image Storage
Movie file formatXAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereoXAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Sony Alpha (Minolta A)
LensCarl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/35mm (fixed); 8 elements in 7 groups, 3 aspherical elements, 9 aperture blades-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)35.00-
Zoom ratio (x)1-
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.50-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)30-
Macro focus range (cm)20 - 35-
Filter thread (mm)49-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.4
  • 2
  • 2.0
  • 4
  • 6.2
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeFast Hybrid AF (phase-detection/contrast-detection): Wide (399 points for PDAF, 25 points for CDAF), CenterTTL Phase-detection AF: Dedicated CCD line sensors: 79 points (15 cross-type points, F2.8- sensitive at the center point)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type0.39-type, 2.36M-dot XGA OLED, 100% coverage, 0.74x magnification, 18.4mm eyepoint (CIPA), -4.0 to +3.0m-1 diopterEVF: 1.3cm (0.5-inch) 2.4M-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,2962,359,296
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.740.78
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.740.78
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,228,8001,228,800
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen-+
Selfie screen-+
1↑Max playback zoom (x)-24
Top deck display-+
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60025,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsISO 100-25600 (1/3 EV steps, expandable to 50-102400), Auto (100-25600 with selectable upper/lower limits)AUTO (ISO 100-6400, selectable lower limit and upper limit), ISO 100 - 25600, expandable to ISO 50 - 102400
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto wb
  • cloudy
  • color filter
  • color temp
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (warm white/cool white/day white/daylight)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500-9900k with 57-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (4 settings)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene modes: Portrait, Sports Action, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur3 Memory Recalls; Sweep Panorama; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step),
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash--
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear sync
  • slow sync
  • wireless (with optional compliant flash)
  • auto flash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • hi-speed sync
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync.
  • wireless
Max flash sync (s)1/20001/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionMulti Interface Hot ShoeMulti Interface Hot Shoe, PC-Sync Terminal
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots-+
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit raw (uncompressed and compressed arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC++
Bluetooth-+
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack-+
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • threaded cable release
  • via usb or wi-fi
  • infrared or via wi-fi
  • optional wired
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm stereo microphone jack
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • multi micro usb
  • dc input terminal
  • microphone and headphone jacks
  • multi-terminal micro usb (with remote support)
  • type-d micro hdmi (can output up to 4k/30p 8-bit 4:2:2)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.640.3
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.620.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)510.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)2461
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)511.1
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)2325
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)510.6
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)2224
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.260.11
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.060.11
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.05
Startup time (s)1.51.2
Play -> record time (s)11
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)220490
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)200390
Battery life, video (minutes)30135
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BX1Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • np-fm500h lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported+-
Software
Included software
  • capture one express (for sony)
  • free downloads of image data converter (win only)
  • playmemories home
  • capture one express (for sony) free download
Os compatibility
  • mac os x
  • windows
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