Sony a6300 vs Sony a99

This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a6300 and Sony a99. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Sony.

Sony a6300 were released 2016 and Sony a99 was released 2012. That is a 4 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Sony a6300 2016
Sony a99 2012

Type of camera

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Sony a6300 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Sony a99 has a "Sony Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Sony a6300 75 mm
Sony APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Sony a99 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)

Resolution

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Sony a6300 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a99 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Sony a6300 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Sony a99 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

ISO range

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 25600.

Camera ISO Range
Sony a6300 100-25600
Sony a99 100-25600

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a6300
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a99

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a6300 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Sony a99 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Sony a6300 11
Sony a99 6

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Sony a6300 and Sony a99 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Sony a99 weighs 812 gr (equal to 1.79 lb) which is 101% heavier than Sony a6300 and its 404 gr (or 0.89 lb).

Camera Weight
Sony a6300 404 gr
0.89 lb
Sony a99 812 gr
1.79 lb

Sony a6300 vs Sony a99 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a6300 and Sony a99, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Sony a6300
Sony a99
Name Sony a6300 Sony a99
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Release Date and Price
Sony a6300
Sony a99
Release Year 2016 2012
Release Date 2016-02-03 2012-09-12
MSRP 999 USD 2799 USD
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Camera Type
Sony a6300
Sony a99
Camera Type Mirrorless SLT
Sensor
Sony a6300
Sony a99
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 24 MP
Image Processor Bionz X Bionz
Image
Sony a6300
Sony a99
ISO Range 100 - 25600 100 - 25600
White Balance Presets 10 8
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Sony a6300
Sony a99
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 19
Lens Mount Sony E

See Compatible Lenses
Sony A

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Full frame
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Sony a6300
Sony a99
Articulated LCD Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 921600 1229000
Touch screen No No
Screen type TFT LCD TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 1.07× (0.71× 35mm equiv.) 0.71×
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Sony a6300
Sony a99
Frames per second 11 fps 6 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes No
Built-in Flash Range 6 meters N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Sony a6300
Sony a99
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
XAVC-S
AVCHD
MPEG4
H.264
AVCHD
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
1440 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Sony a6300
Sony a99
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Memory Stick Pro Duo
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Sony a6300
Sony a99
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC)
No
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone) Yes (Wired or Wireless (Optional))
GPS No Yes
Built-in
Body & Dimensions
Sony a6300
Sony a99
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery & charger
Lithium-Ion NP-FM500H rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 400 shots 500 shots
Width 120 mm 147 mm
Height 67 mm 111 mm
Depth 49 mm 78 mm
Weight 404 gram 812 gram