Sony a99 II vs Sony a6300

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

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Sony.

Type of camera

Sensors / crop factor

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

** 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

Sony a99 II has a 42 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a6300 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Sony a99 II has a 76 % larger resolution than Sony a6300. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 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 a99 II
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a6300

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a99 II can shoot up to 12 pictures per seconds and Sony a6300 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Sony a99 II and Sony a6300 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 II weighs 849 gr (equal to 1.87 lb) which is 110% heavier than Sony a6300 and its 404 gr (or 0.89 lb).

Sony a99 II vs Sony a6300 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a99 II and Sony a6300, 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 a99 II	Sony a6300
Name	Sony a99 II	Sony a6300
Manufacturer	Sony	Sony
Release Date and Price	Sony a99 II	Sony a6300
Release Year	2016	2016
Release Date	2016-09-19	2016-02-03
MSRP	3199 USD	999 USD
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Camera Type	Sony a99 II	Sony a6300
Camera Type	SLT	Mirrorless
Sensor	Sony a99 II	Sony a6300
Sensor Size	Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	7952 x 5304 pixels	6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels	42 MP	24 MP
Image Processor	Bionz X	Bionz X
Image	Sony a99 II	Sony a6300
ISO Range	100 - 25600	100 - 25600
White Balance Presets	10	10
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	Yes (Sensor-Shift (5-axis for stills and video))	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Sony a99 II	Sony a6300
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	399	425
Lens Mount	Sony A See Compatible Lenses	Sony E See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	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	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
Screen & Viewfinder	Sony a99 II	Sony a6300
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Tilting
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	1228800	921600
Touch screen	No	No
Screen type	WhiteMagic TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.78x	1.07× (0.71× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	N/A
Photography features	Sony a99 II	Sony a6300
Frames per second	12 fps	11 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/8000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	6 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	No	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Highlight 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 a99 II	Sony a6300
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 XAVC-S AVCHD	MPEG4 H.264 XAVC-S AVCHD
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Sony a99 II	Sony a6300
Memory Card	Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC	SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Sony a99 II	Sony a6300
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	Yes
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11/b/g/n with NFC)	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC)
Remote Control	Yes (wired, wireless, or smartphone)	Yes (via smartphone)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Sony a99 II	Sony a6300
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger	NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	490 shots	400 shots
Width	143 mm	120 mm
Height	104 mm	67 mm
Depth	76 mm	49 mm
Weight	849 gram	404 gram