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Alpha 99 II

42MP A-mount flagship with translucent mirror, 12fps, and 5-axis IBIS for Sony/Minolta lenses.

$3,199

Launch price

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Last updated June 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

42.4 MP

Sensor

Full Frame

ISO max

25,600

Burst

20 fps

4K

60 fps

IBIS

4.5-stop

Weight

849 g

Battery

640 shots

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Sensor size

Sony Alpha 99 II

35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame

862 mm² area

Body size, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

143 × 105 × 82 mm · 849 g (1.87 lb / 29.95 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Excellent
8.5/ 10
  • · 42.4MP — excellent for large prints and crops
  • · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation

Sports & Action

Excellent
8.0/ 10
  • · 20fps burst — fast action ready
  • · 759 AF points — good coverage

Video & Hybrid

Good
6.0/ 10
  • · 4K recording
  • · 4K 60p smooth motion

Landscape

Excellent
8.5/ 10
  • · 42.4MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36"
  • · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range

Travel

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting
  • · Weather sealed for varied conditions

Wildlife

Excellent
9.0/ 10
  • · 20fps burst captures fleeting moments
  • · Bird AF subject recognition

Vlogging

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
  • · IBIS reduces handheld shake

Pros

  • 42MP A-mount
  • 5-axis IBIS
  • 12fps
  • Huge Minolta lens library

Cons

  • A-mount declining
  • Translucent mirror system
  • Large body

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Sony Alpha 99 II

Sensor

Resolution42.4 MP
Sensor typeFull Frame CMOS
Sensor size35.9 × 24.0 mm
AA filterYes

Processor

ProcessorBIONZ XR

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)25,600
ISO max (expanded)102,400

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemPhase-detect AF
AF points / zones759
AF frame coverage94 %
AF low-light limit-4 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Animal, Bird, Vehicle

Burst

Burst (mechanical)8 fps
Burst (electronic)20 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseYes
RAW buffer depth120 frames

Video

Max resolution4K UHD
4K max frame rate60 fps
Max video bit rate150 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileStandard profiles
CodecsH.265, H.264

Stabilization

In-body stabilization (IBIS)Yes
IBIS effectiveness4.5 stops

Body

Weight849 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)142.6 × 104.8 × 81.6 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryNP-FZ100
Battery life (CIPA)640 shots

Storage

Card slots2
Card typesSD UHS-II

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED EVF
EVF resolution3,690,000 dots
EVF magnification0.78 ×
EVF refresh rate120 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeVari-angle
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMIFull HDMI (Type A)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountSony A