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120N vs A99 II
Quick take: The 120N is the most affordable.
Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | 120NHolga | A99 IISony · 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £17 usedBest | £749 used |
| Sensor | — | 42.4MP full-frame sensor |
| Resolution | — | 42.4MP |
| Video | — | 4K/30p full-pixel readout, 1080p/120, S-Log2 / S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | — | 79-point Hybrid Cross phase-detect AF (dedicated sensor + 399-point on-sensor), Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | — | 4.5-stop 5-axis sensor-shift |
| Burst Rate | — | 12fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | — | ~490 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | — | 849g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | — | 142.6 × 104.2 × 76.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | — | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78x |
| Screen | — | 3.0" three-way tilting / swivel LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Fixed lens | Sony A-mount |
| Memory Cards | — | Dual slots: SD / Memory Stick + SD |
| Connectivity | — | Multi / micro USB, micro HDMI, 3.5mm mic + headphone, Multi Interface Shoe, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
120N
A99 II
Fun & simple
5.8/10
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Portrait
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6.6/10
Street
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5.2/10
Travel
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4.6/10
Wedding & Events
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6.2/10
Vlogging & Video
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4.3/10
Filmmaking
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5.9/10
Documentary
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5.0/10
Sports & Action
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5.9/10
Landscape
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5.8/10
Wildlife
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5.7/10
Casual
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3.5/10
Food
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6.0/10
Macro
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4.7/10
Architecture
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6.2/10
Astrophotography
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5.2/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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