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Sony a99
83 PixelMeter Score 25 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Excellent image quality and high ISO performance
  • Versatile video capabilities with advanced autofocus and connectivity
  • High-quality OLED electronic viewfinder and focus peaking
  • Durable, weather-sealed magnesium alloy build
  • Flexible articulating LCD screen and in-body stabilization
Cons Cons
  • Poor battery life and slow startup times
  • Autofocus points are clustered in the center of the frame
  • Lack of an optical viewfinder and built-in flash
  • Cumbersome menu navigation and file playback
  • Limited video control and restricted autofocus modes

Announcement date Announcement date September 12, 2012
Launch price Launch price $2,799
Sensor Sensor 24.3MP Full-Frame CMOS
Stabilization Stabilization In-body IS, 4.5 stops (CIPA)
Burst Burst 6 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date September 12, 2012
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $2,799
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Sony A
Body type Body type DSLR

Effective resolution Effective resolution 24.3MP
Sensor format Sensor format Full-Frame
Sensor technology Sensor technology CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 36 x 24 mm
Native ISO range Native ISO range 100-25,600
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 3:2, 16:9

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 6fps
RAW formats RAW formats RAW
Still bit depth Still bit depth 14-bit

AF points AF points 19
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF

Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/8000s to 30s, Bulb
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/250s
Metering modes Metering modes Center-Weighted Average, Multi-Zone, Spot

EVF magnification EVF magnification 0.71x
Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3-inch

Bit depth and chroma Bit depth and chroma 2ch Dolby Digital, MPEG-4 AAC-LC

Card types Card types 1x SD, 1x SDHC, 1x SDXC, 1x Memory Stick PRO Duo

In-body stabilization (IBIS) In-body stabilization (IBIS) Yes
IBIS rating IBIS rating 4.5 stops

USB USB USB 2.0

Battery Battery NP-FM500H
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 500 shots
CIPA battery life (EVF) CIPA battery life (EVF) 410 shots

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 733g (1 lb 9.9 oz)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 812g (1 lb 12.6 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None