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Predecessor: |
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Sony A99
A99 vs A99 II
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Successor: |
Sony RX1R II
RX1 vs RX1R II
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Model Number: |
RX1 |
A99 II |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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ILCA-99M2 |
Camera Format: |
Mid-Sized |
Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$2799.99 |
$3199.00 |
Street Price: |
$2,398.00 |
$3,198.00 |
Date Available: |
2012-12-15 |
2016-11-30 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
17.6 oz
(498 g)
includes batteries
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29.9 oz
(849 g)
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Size: |
4.5 x
2.6 x
2.7 in.
(113 x
65 x
70 mm)
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5.6 x
4.1 x
3.0 in.
(143 x
104 x
76 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
Sony |
Effective Megapixels: |
24.3 |
42.4 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
855.62mm2 (35.80mm x 23.90mm) |
861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.97 microns |
4.51 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: |
93 |
92 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
25.1 |
25.4 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
14.3 |
13.4 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
2,534 |
2,317 |
Image Resolution: |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 6000 x 3376
(20.3 MP,
16:9), 3936 x 2624
(10.3 MP,
3:2), 3936 x 2216
(8.7 MP,
16:9), 2640 x 1760
(4.6 MP,
3:2), 2640 x 1488
(3.9 MP,
Other), 12416 x 1856
(23.0 MP,
Other), 8192 x 1856
(15.2 MP,
Other), 2160 x 5536
(12.0 MP,
Other), 2160 x 3872
(8.4 MP,
Other) |
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) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG, RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
5.1 |
10.5 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS or 60i/24Mbps/FX or 60i/17Mbps/FH or 24p/24Mbps/FX or 24p/17Mbps/FH)
1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps)
640x480 (30p/3Mbps)
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3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/50p/50i/24p)
1280x720 (30p/25p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
Lens: |
Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/35mm (fixed); 8 elements in 7 groups, 3 aspherical elements, 9 aperture blades |
n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
35mm |
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Focal Length (actual): |
35mm |
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Zoom Ratio: |
1.00x |
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Aperture Range: |
f/2 - f/22 |
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Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
20 -
35 cm
7.9 -
13.8 in
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Filter Thread: |
49.0mm |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 2x Clear Image Zoom, Up to 4x standard digital zoom, 1.4x/2.0x Digital Teleconverter, up to 9.1x Smart digital zoom at lower resolutions |
Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detection: Multi point AF (25 points) / Center / Flexible Spot |
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 |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
No / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
Optional Clip-on Viewfinders: FDA-V1K Optical Viewfinder, FDA-EV1MK Electronic Viewfinder |
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 |
Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels)
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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0.78x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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0.78x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
1,228,800 dots
(307,200 px)
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1,228,800 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
16.7x |
24.9x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
25600 |
25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
ISO 100-25600 (1/3 EV steps, expandable to 50/64/80), Auto (100-25600 with selectable upper/lower limits); Multi Frame NR: 100-102400 (1 EV steps), Auto (100-25600 with selectable upper/lower limits) |
AUTO (ISO 100-6400, selectable lower limit and upper limit), ISO 100 - 25600, expandable to ISO 50 - 102400 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm white/Cool white/Day white/Daylight), Flash, Color Temp, Color Filter, Custom |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (4 settings), Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 57-step Magenta/Green compensation), Underwater |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot |
1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Scene modes: Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight; Sweep Panorama; Effects: Toy Camera, Pop Colour, Posterisation, Retro Photo, Soft High-key,
Partial Colour, High Contrast Monochrome, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration |
3 Memory Recalls; Sweep Panorama; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step), |
Self Timer: |
2, 10 seconds |
2, 5, 10; 3/5 shots after 2/5/10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
No |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Off, Wireless; Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed Sync, Wireless; Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
6.0 |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
ISO Auto: 0.75m to 21.7m / 2.5 ft. to 71.2 ft. |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/4000 |
1/250 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Multi Interface Hot Shoe |
Multi Interface Hot Shoe, PC-Sync Terminal |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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No |
Usable Memory Types: |
MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
No UHS support |
UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
14-bit RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
Included Memory: |
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No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
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Yes |
Bluetooth: |
No |
Yes |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Threaded cable release |
Optional wired, infrared or via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
Micro HDMI (Type D), 3.5mm stereo microphone jack |
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 |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.89 |
<0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.93 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
10 |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
1.04 |
<0.3 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
5.1 |
10.5 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
15 |
61 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
5.2 |
11.1 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
15 |
25 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
5.1 |
10.6 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
12 |
24 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.27 seconds |
0.11 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.038 seconds |
0.113 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.38 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.016 seconds |
0.052 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode = 0.272s |
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Startup Time: |
1.7 seconds |
1.2 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
1.5 seconds |
1.0 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
8.2 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
220 shots |
490 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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390 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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135 minutes
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NP-BX1 |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
No |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
Yes |
No |
Included Software: |
Software CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter 4) |
Capture One Express (for Sony) free download |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.5 +); PMB is Windows only |
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Notes & Features: |
World's First Full-Frame Compact Digital Camera. |
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