Sony Alpha 7 vs Sony Alpha SLT-A99
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Sony Alpha 7: 2013 ; Sony Alpha SLT-A99: 2012
- Weight: Sony Alpha 7: 474 g ; Sony Alpha SLT-A99: 812 g
- Sensor size: Sony Alpha 7: 35.8 x 23.9 mm ; Sony Alpha SLT-A99: 35.8 x 23.8 mm
- Battery: Sony Alpha 7: NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery ; Sony Alpha SLT-A99: Lithium-Ion NP-FM500H rechargeable battery
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The available specifications do not establish a clear advantage for a particular use. Choose based on the features you need below.
| Specification | Sony Alpha 7 | Sony Alpha SLT-A99 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | Alpha 7 | Alpha SLT-A99 |
| Year | 2013 | 2012 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 48 mm | 147 x 111 x 78 mm |
| Weight | 474 g | 812 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor size | 35.8 x 23.9 mm | 35.8 x 23.8 mm |
| Image | ||
| ISO | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| White balance presets | 10.0 | 8.0 |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen resolution | 921,600 dots | 1,229,000 dots |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC |
| Power | ||
| Battery | NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery | Lithium-Ion NP-FM500H rechargeable battery |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | Yes | No |