sony α99 Specifications

Announced: Sep 12, 2012

Price
MSRP$2798
Body type
Body typeMid-size SLR
Sensor
Max resolution6000 x 4000
Other resolutions
  • 6000 x 3376
  • 3936 x 2624
  • 3936 x 2216
  • 2640 x 1760
  • 2640 x 1488
Image ratio w:h
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Effective pixels24 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors25 megapixels
Sensor sizeFull frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm)
Sensor typeCMOS
ProcessorBionz
Image
ISO
  • Auto
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
  • 25600
Boosted ISO (minimum)50
Boosted ISO (maximum)25600
White balance presets8
Custom white balanceYes(3)
Image stabilizationSensor-shift
Uncompressed formatRAW
JPEG quality levels
  • Extra Fine
  • Fine
  • Standard
Optics & Focus
Autofocus
  • Phase Detect
  • Multi-area
  • Selective single-point
  • Tracking
  • Single
  • Continuous
  • Face Detection
  • Live View
Digital zoomYes
Manual focusYes
Number of focus points19
Lens mountSony/Minolta Alpha
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCDFully articulated
Screen size3″
Screen dots1,229,000
Touch screenNo
Screen typeTFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Live viewYes
Viewfinder typeElectronic
Viewfinder coverage100%
Viewfinder magnification0.71×
Viewfinder resolution2,359,000
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed30sec
Maximum shutter speed1/8000sec
Aperture priorityYes
Shutter priorityYes
Manual exposure modeYes
Subject / scene modesNo
Built-in flashNo
External flashYes(via Hot-shoe)
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • On
  • Off
  • Red-Eye
  • Slow Sync
  • High Speed Sync
  • Rear Curtain
  • Fill-in
  • Wireless
Continuous drive6.0fps
Self-timerYes(2 or 10 sec)
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Exposure compensation±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
AE Bracketing(3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps)
WB BracketingYes( 3 frames, H/L selectable)
Videography features
Resolutions
  • 1920 x 1080 (60
  • 24 fps)
  • 1440 x 1080 (30fps)
  • 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Format
  • MPEG-4
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
MicrophoneStereo
SpeakerMono
Storage
Storage types
  • Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD
  • SDHC and SDXC
Storage includedNone
Connectivity
USBUSB 2.0(480 Mbit/sec)
HDMIYes(mini HDMI Type C)
Remote controlYes(Wired or Wireless (Optional))
Physical
Environmentally sealedYes(Dust and moisture resistant)
BatteryBattery Pack
Battery descriptionLithium-Ion NP-FM500H rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)500
Weight (inc. batteries)812g(1.79lb/ 28.64oz)
Dimensions147 x 111 x 78mm(5.79 x 4.37 x 3.07″)
Other features
Orientation sensorYes
Timelapse recordingNo
GPSBuilt-in
sony a99

sony α99

Shutter count check supported. You can press the button below to check the shutter count.