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| Predecessor: |
Sony A99
A99 vs A99 II |
Leica TL
TL vs TL2 |
| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | A99 II | TL2 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ILCA-99M2 | |
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $3199.00 | $1950.00 |
| Street Price: | $3,198.00 | $2,495.00 |
| Date Available: | 2016-11-30 | 2017-07-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 29.9 oz (849 g) |
14.1 oz
(399 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.6 x
4.1 x
3.0 in. (143 x 104 x 76 mm) |
5.3 x
2.7 x
1.3 in. (134 x 69 x 33 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 42.4 | 24.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 35mm | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) | 370.52mm2 (23.60mm x 15.70mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.51 microns | 3.92 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | Yes | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 92 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 25.4 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.4 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 2,317 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
7952 x 5304
(42.2 MP,
3:2), 5168 x 3448 (17.8 MP, 3:2), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 7952 x 4472 (35.6 MP, 16:9), 5168 x 2912 (15.0 MP, Other), 3984 x 2240 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 5168 x 3448 (17.8 MP, 3:2), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2), 5168 x 2912 (15.0 MP, Other), 3984 x 2240 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 1456 (3.8 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 5536 x 2160 (12.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 3872 x 2160 (8.4 MP, Other) |
6016 x 4014
(24.1 MP,
3:2), 6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 4272 x 2856 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 2016 (6.1 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG | JPEG, .DNG RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.5 | 20.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/50p/50i/24p) 1280x720 (30p/25p) 1920x1080 (120p/100p) |
3840x2160 (30p)
1920x1080 (60p) 1280x720 (60p/120p) |
| Movie File Format: | XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo | MP4 with stereo audio |
| Composite Video Out: | No | |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) | Leica L bayonet |
| Lens: | n/a | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Focal Length (actual): | ||
| Zoom Ratio: | ||
| Aperture Range: | ||
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: | ||
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | TTL Phase-detection AF: Dedicated CCD line sensors: 79 points (15 cross-type points, F2.8- sensitive at the center point); Focal Plane Phase Detection: 399 points (323 selectable points, 79 hybrid-cross auto focus points*) * When Hybrid Phase Detection AF is activated | 49-point Contrast Detection AF: Single point, multiple point, spot, face detection, touch AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF: 1.3cm (0.5-inch) 2.4M-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter, eyepoint 23mm from the eyepiece lens/18.5mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 m-1 (CIPA standard), eye sensor | Optional Leica Visoflex Electronic Viewfinder |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | 2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels) | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.78x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.78x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.7 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 1,228,800 dots (307,200 px) | 1,229,760 dots (409,920 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | Yes | No |
| Selfie Screen: | Yes | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 24.9x | |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | 50000 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | AUTO (ISO 100-6400, selectable lower limit and upper limit), ISO 100 - 25600, expandable to ISO 50 - 102400 | Auto, 100 - 50000 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (4 settings), Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 57-step Magenta/Green compensation), Underwater | Auto, daylight, cloud, halogen lighting, shade, electronic flash, 2 manual settings, manual color temperature setting; fine adjustment option for all settings |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/40000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi-field, center-weighted, spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | 3 Memory Recalls; Sweep Panorama; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step), | Sport, portrait, landscape, night portrait, snow/beach, fireworks, candlelight, sunset, digiscoping |
| Self Timer: | 2, 5, 10; 3/5 shots after 2/5/10 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | No |
| Flash Modes: | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed Sync, Wireless; Red-eye reduction: On/Off | n/a |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/180 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Multi Interface Hot Shoe, PC-Sync Terminal | Hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | No |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-II |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | Yes | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG | .DNG RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo | MP4 with stereo audio |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | 3,200.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
| NFC: | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth: | Yes | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
| Headphone Jack: | Yes | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi | USB 3.0 Super Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired, infrared or via Wi-Fi | Via Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | Multi-Terminal Micro USB (with remote support), Type-D Micro HDMI (can output up to 4K/30p 8-bit 4:2:2) ; Microphone and Headphone jacks, DC input terminal | USB 3.0 Type-C, Micro (type D) HDMI, accessory shoe with Leica flash interface with integrated connection for optional accessories |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | <0.3 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.5 | 20.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 61 | 29 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 11.1 | 20.0 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 25 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 10.6 | 20.0 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 24 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.11 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.113 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.052 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 1.2 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.0 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 490 shots | 250 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 390 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | 135 minutes | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary BP-DC13 7.4v 1040mAh |
| Usable Battery Types: | NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary BP-DC13 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Capture One Express (for Sony) free download | Leica App (free download remote control and picture transfer in Apple App Store/Google Play Store). |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Available in black or silver. | |
