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Sony Alpha SLT-A99 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

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Specification Sony Alpha SLT-A99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General
Model Alpha SLT-A99 Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Body
Dimensions 147 x 111 x 78 mm 113 x 65 x 70 mm
Weight 812 g 482 g
Sensor
Sensor size 35.8 x 23.8 mm 35.8 x 23.9 mm
Exposure & Shutter
Max. shutter speed 1/8000 sec 1/2000 sec
Exposure compensation ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
White balance presets 8.0 9.0
Display & Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic and Optical (optional)
Storage & Connectivity
Storage types Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Power
Battery Lithium-Ion NP-FM500H rechargeable battery Lithium-Ion NP-BX1 battery
Lens & Focus
Max aperture — f2.0
Max. aperture (35mm equiv.) — f2
Focal length (35mm equiv.) — 35 mm
Optical zoom — 1x
Digital zoom No Yes
Normal focus range — 25 cm