Sony A7R II vs Sony A99 II – Comparison

Let’s compare the Sony A7R 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 A7R II	A99 II
Megapixels	42.4	42.4
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	Full Frame	Full Frame
Crop Factor	None	None
AA Filter	None	None
Image Resolution	7952 x 5304	7952 x 5304
Body Image Stabilization	Yes - 5-Axis	Yes - 5-Axis
Lens Mount	Sony E	Sony A
ISO	100 - 25,600	100 - 25,600
Expanded ISO	50 - 102,400	50 - 102,400
AF Points	399	399 Phase Type
Cross-type AF Points	399 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 (60/50/30/25/24p)	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	23	61
RAW Buffer Size	23	25
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	No	No
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250	1/250
Startup Time	1.5s	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)	340 shots	490 shots
Battery Included	Yes (2 x NP-FW50)	Yes (NP-FM500H)
Weight	22.6 oz (640g)	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 A7R II Advantages:

• Weight – The Sony A7R II weighs 209g less.

• Size – The Sony A7R II is noticeably smaller.

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Sony A99 II Advantages:

• Continuous mode – 12fps vs 5fps. It’s an advantage, but not something you will really notice that often.

• 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.

• JPEG Buffer Size – 61 vs 23.

• Bluetooth Support

• Battery Life – 490 shots vs 340 shots.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.