Sony a99 II vs Sony a7R II

This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a99 II and Sony a7R II. 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

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Sony Full Frame") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Since both cameras have a Full frame sensor there will be no crop factor.

** 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 a99 II has a 42 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a7R II has 42 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

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 a7R II

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 a7R II can shoot up to 5 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 a7R II 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 36% heavier than Sony a7R II and its 625 gr (or 1.38 lb).

Sony a99 II vs Sony a7R II Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a99 II and Sony a7R II, 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 a7R II
Name	Sony a99 II	Sony a7R II
Manufacturer	Sony	Sony
Release Date and Price	Sony a99 II	Sony a7R II
Release Year	2016	2015
Release Date	2016-09-19	2015-06-10
MSRP	3199 USD	3199 USD
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Camera Type	Sony a99 II	Sony a7R II
Camera Type	SLT	Mirrorless
Sensor	Sony a99 II	Sony a7R II
Sensor Size	Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)	Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	7952 x 5304 pixels	7952 x 5304 pixels
Megapixels	42 MP	42 MP
Image Processor	Bionz X	Bionz X
Image	Sony a99 II	Sony a7R II
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))	Yes (Sensor-Shift (5-axis))
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	4.5 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Sony a99 II	Sony a7R II
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 Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	399	399
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	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 a99 II	Sony a7R II
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Tilting
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	1228800	1228800
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	0.78x
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	N/A
Photography features	Sony a99 II	Sony a7R II
Frames per second	12 fps	5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/8000 seconds	1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	No
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	N/A
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 a7R II
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 XAVC-S AVCHD	MPEG4 XAVC-S AVCHD
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160	1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Sony a99 II	Sony a7R II
Memory Card	Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC	Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Sony a99 II	Sony a7R II
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	Yes
Headphone Port	Yes	Yes
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 (wired or via smartphone)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Sony a99 II	Sony a7R II
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger	NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery and charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	490 shots	290 shots
Width	143 mm	127 mm
Height	104 mm	96 mm
Depth	76 mm	60 mm
Weight	849 gram	625 gram