Sony A99 vs. Canon 6D Specification Comparison review, read the details below and share your thoughts with us.
Image sensor: both camera uses Full-frame sensor, with Sony A99 you get 4 Megapixel extra.
ISO: The Standard ISO range of Sony A99 is 100-6400 expandable up to 25600, Canon 6D have better ISO range, you get Standard ISO range from 100 to 25600 & Expandable ISO 50 – 102400.
AF Type: Both camera uses advance AF system,
Canon 6D: Uses TTL secondary image-forming phase-difference detection system with AF-dedicated CMOS sensor for still Images and For video shooting we have One-point contrast AF.
Sony A99 have more advance AF system than the 6D, it uses Two phase contrast sensors, a 19-point sensor above the translucent mirror and a 102-point focal plane phase detection sensor, work together to deliver greatly improved subject tracking performance and increased precision. phase-detect AF is also available in video mode.
AF Working Range: Canon 6D have better AF working range, centered cross-type AF point with EV -3 sensitivity for improved performance and focus in low light.
In Camera IS: Sony A99 features Sony’s SteadyShot technology for image stabilization within the camera.
Top Continuous Shooting Speed: Sony A99 @ 6fps, Sony A99 is more fast compared to canon.
Video mode: Sony A99 is clear winner, you get Full HD @ 60fps and (Hybrid) Phase detect AF system for Continuous AF during Video mode.
Display: Sony A99 have fully Fully articulated 3″ TFT LCD with 1,229,000 Screen dots and Canon 6D have Fixed LCD 3″ Clear View II TFT LCD with 1,040,000 Screen dots
Viewfinder: Optical viewfinders are still better, Canon 6D is clear winner.
Other features:
- GPS: Both Camera features In-Built GPS
- WiFi – Canon 6D have In-Built Sony Missing.
- HDR etc., Both camera offers in camera High Dynamic Range (HDR) capture. Sony Also features Multi Frame NR, Hand-Held Twilight and clear zoom technology.
Price Factor: Sony A99 is will cost you approx $800 more than Canon 6D
Conclusion: Canon 6D is highly recommended for Still photographers, but if you shoot Video + Still buy Sony A99.
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