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A7 II vs SLT-A99
Quick take: The SLT-A99 is the most affordable; only the A7 II is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·14 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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Verdictwhich should you buy?
A7 II — Travel, Portrait: The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
Who should buy what
A7 II (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A7 IISony · 2014 | SLT-A99Sony · 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £288 usedBest | £454 used |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | 24.3MP full-frame sensor |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 1080p 60fps | Full HD 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF | 19-point phase-detect (11 cross) via the translucent mirror + 102-point on-sensor phase assist, face detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | 4.5-stop sensor-shift SteadyShot INSIDE |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 6fps with continuous AF (10fps in crop mode)Best |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | ~500 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 599g (body only)Best | 812g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm | 147 × 111.2 × 78.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 100%, 0.71x |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch) | 3.0" three-way tilting / swivel LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Sony A-mount |
| Memory Cards | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo | Dual slots: SD / Memory Stick + SD |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | Micro USB, HDMI, 3.5mm mic + headphone, remote terminal, Multi Interface Shoe |
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
A7 II
SLT-A99
Portrait
6.8/10
6.4/10
Street
5.9/10
5.3/10
Travel
5.7/10
4.7/10
Wedding & Events
5.5/10
6.0/10
Documentary
5.7/10
4.6/10
Sports & Action
5.8/10
5.2/10
Landscape
5.8/10
5.2/10
Wildlife
6.7/10
5.1/10
Casual
3.8/10
3.4/10
Food
6.0/10
5.6/10
Macro
5.5/10
4.4/10
Architecture
5.7/10
5.5/10
Astrophotography
6.4/10
5.5/10
Vlogging & Video
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4.0/10
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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