SIDE-BY-SIDE HARDWARE MATRIX
Sony Alpha 99 II vs Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Direct specification breakdown comparing Sony's 42.4MP Sony A-mount body against Canon's 26.2MP Canon EF-mount body.
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Technical Spec Matrix
Green indicators highlight objective numerical advantages.
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Sony Alpha 99 II Advantages6 Spec Wins
- ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (42.4MP vs 26.2MP)
- ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (399pts vs 45pts)
- ✓Faster Continuous Burst (12fps vs 6.5fps)
- ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (12fps vs 6.5fps)
- ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (12fps vs 6.5fps)
- ✓Superior In-Body Stabilization (4.5stops vs 0stops)
Canon EOS 6D Mark II Advantages2 Spec Wins
- ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (1200shots vs 490shots)
- ✓Lighter Body (765g vs 849g)
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Sensor & Image Quality
Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount
Effective Sensor Resolution
Sony Alpha 99 II42.4 MP
✓ +16.2 MPCanon EOS 6D Mark II26.2 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Sony Alpha 99 IIFull Frame BSI CMOS
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIFull Frame CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Sony Alpha 99 II35.9 × 24.0 mm
Canon EOS 6D Mark II35.9 × 24.0 mm
Aspect Ratios
Sony Alpha 99 II3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS 6D Mark II3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Sony Alpha 99 IISony A
Canon EOS 6D Mark IICanon EF
Image Processor
Sony Alpha 99 IIBIONZ X
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIDIGIC 7
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Autofocus & Shooting Speed
Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops
Autofocus System
Sony Alpha 99 IIHybrid Phase Detection (79-pt + 399-pt)
Canon EOS 6D Mark II45-Point All Cross-Type AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Sony Alpha 99 II399 points
✓ +354 ptsCanon EOS 6D Mark II45 points
AI Subject Detection
Sony Alpha 99 IIDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Sony Alpha 99 II12 fps
✓ +5.5 fpsCanon EOS 6D Mark II6.5 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Sony Alpha 99 II12 fps
✓ +5.5 fpsCanon EOS 6D Mark II6.5 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Sony Alpha 99 II12 fps
✓ +5.5 fpsCanon EOS 6D Mark II6.5 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Sony Alpha 99 II1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Sony Alpha 99 II4.5 Stops (5-Axis)
✓ +4.5 stopsCanon EOS 6D Mark IINo Internal IBIS
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Video Capabilities
Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O
Max Video Resolution
Sony Alpha 99 II4K30 UHD
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1080p60 FHD
Supported Frame Rates
Sony Alpha 99 II4K30 UHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1080p60 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Sony Alpha 99 II8-bit 4:2:0 S-Log2/3
Canon EOS 6D Mark II8-bit 4:2:0 MP4
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Sony Alpha 99 IIFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Sony Alpha 99 II3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Canon EOS 6D Mark II3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
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Hardware, Ergonomics & Pricing
Memory card slots, EVF optics, CIPA battery rating, weight, dimensions, and price
Memory Card Slots
Sony Alpha 99 IIDual SD UHS-I Slots
Canon EOS 6D Mark IISingle SD UHS-I Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Sony Alpha 99 II2.36M-dot OLED EVF
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIOptical Viewfinder (98% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Sony Alpha 99 II490 shots
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1200 shots
✓ +710 shotsBody Weight (with Battery & Card)
Sony Alpha 99 II849 g
Canon EOS 6D Mark II765 g
✓ 84g LighterDimensions (W × H × D)
Sony Alpha 99 II142.6 × 104.2 × 76.1 mm
Canon EOS 6D Mark II144.0 × 110.5 × 74.8 mm
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