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SLT-A99 vs Cyber-shot RX100 II
Quick take: The SLT-A99 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the Cyber-shot RX100 II is the most affordable.
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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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | SLT-A99Sony · 2012 | Cyber-shot RX100 IISony · 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £454 used | — |
| Sensor | 24.3MP full-frame sensor | 20.2MP 1-inch Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MPBest | 20.2MP |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 | Full HD 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | 19-point phase-detect (11 cross) via the translucent mirror + 102-point on-sensor phase assist, face detection | Contrast-detect AF, 25 areas, face detection and tracking |
| Stabilisation | 4.5-stop sensor-shift SteadyShot INSIDE | Optical SteadyShot (in the lens) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps with continuous AF (10fps in crop mode) | 10fps (2.5fps with continuous AF)Best |
| Battery Life | ~500 shots (CIPA)Best | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 812g (with battery and card) | 281g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 147 × 111.2 × 78.4mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 38.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 100%, 0.71x | None built in (optional FDA-EV1MK EVF on the shoe) |
| Screen | 3.0" three-way tilting / swivel LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Sony A-mount | Fixed 3.6x Zeiss 28-100mm equivalent f/1.8-4.9 |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: SD / Memory Stick + SD | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, HDMI, 3.5mm mic + headphone, remote terminal, Multi Interface Shoe | Micro USB (Multi), micro HDMI, 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
SLT-A99
Cyber-shot RX100 II
Portrait
6.4/10
4.3/10
Street
5.3/10
6.9/10
Travel
4.7/10
6.3/10
Wedding & Events
6.0/10
2.8/10
Vlogging & Video
4.0/10
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Documentary
4.6/10
3.3/10
Sports & Action
5.3/10
—
Landscape
5.2/10
4.1/10
Wildlife
5.2/10
—
Casual
3.4/10
4.1/10
Food
5.6/10
4.4/10
Macro
4.1/10
3.4/10
Architecture
5.5/10
4.1/10
Astrophotography
5.5/10
2.9/10
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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