The Sony A99 II vs Canon 5D Mark IV is an interesting matchup as both of these full frame cameras were announced in 2016 and also offer 4K video. Which one gives you more for the money?
| Sony A99 II | Canon 5D Mark IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Megapixels | 42 | 30 |
| Sensor Type | Full Frame (35.9 x 24 mm) | Full Frame (36 x 24 mm) |
| Processor | Bionz X | Digic 6+ |
| Image Resolution | 7952 x 5304 | 6720 x 4480 |
| ISO Range | 50 - 102,400 | 50 - 102,400 |
| AF Points | 399 | 61 |
| Burst Mode | 12fps | 7fps |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Image Stabilization | None |
| White Balance Presets | 10 | 6 |
| LCD Size | 3.0" Tilting LCD | 3.2" Fixed LCD |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| LCD Resolution | 1,228,800 dots | 1,620,000 dots |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.78x | 0.71x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2,359,296 (Electronic) | Pentaprism |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/8000 to 30 sec. | 1/8000 to 30 sec. |
| Storage Type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo Slots | CF + SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Wireless | Built-in | Built-in |
| Environmentally sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Video Recording | 3840 x 2160 (30/25/24fps) 1920 x 1080 (120/100/60fps) 1920 x 1080 (50/30/25/24fps) | 4096 x 2160 (30/24fps) 1920 x 1080 (60/30/24fps) 1280 x 720 (120fps) |
| Shutter Durability | 300,000 cycles | 150,000 cycles |
| Battery Life | 490 Shots (CIPA) | 900 Shots (CIPA) |
| USB | USB 2.0 | USB 3.0 |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 849 g (1.87 lb) | 890g (1.96 lb) |
| Dimensions | 143 x 104 x 76 mm | 151 x 116 x 76 mm |
| Price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2016 |
Sony A99 II Advantages:
- 12 more megapixels (no AA filter)
- Over 300 more AF points
- 5fps faster burst mode
- Tilting LCD screen
- Built-in 5-axis image stabilization that works with every lens
- Actual 4K video with far more usable features for videographers
- 120fps in Full HD
- Quite cheaper
In short, the Sony A99 II is faster, has a higher resolution, a whole army of AF points, amazing 4K video capabilities and a built-in image stabilization. With all of that, it’s around $300 cheaper than the 5D Mark IV and they were both announced around the same time (Aug/Sep 2016). The A99 II is definitely recommend for anyone that wants a camera that can do it all!
You can pre-order it at Amazon or read more reviews.
Canon 5D Mark IV Advantages:
- Slightly bigger and more detailed LCD screen
- Much better battery life (900 vs 490)
- USB 3.0 vs 2.0
- More lenses to choose from
Except for the last one (which is important for most of us) and a longer battery life, the Sony A99 II makes the 5D Mark IV look like a model from a few years ago. Sony doesn’t have as big lens selection as Canon yet, but there’s a whole lot to choose from anyway.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.
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