Sony Alpha SLT-A99 vs Pentax Q7

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha SLT-A99 Pentax Q7
      BrandSonyPentax
      ModelAlpha SLT-A99Q7
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A900 Pentax Q10
      Successor ModelSony Alpha SLT-A99 II
      MSRP$2,800/£2,480 body only$499 inc 02 5-15mm lens
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeSLTMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha SLT-A99 Pentax Q7
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/1.7-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.8 x 23.8 mm7.44 x 5.58 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel12.76 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel12.4 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 12,800
      Photo Sony Alpha SLT-A99 Pentax Q7
      ProcessorBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions6000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 2640 x 1760, 2640 x 14884000 x 2664, 4000 x 2248, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2992 x 2992, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1440, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1440 x 1440
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra Fine, Fine, StandardGood, Better, Best
      Bit Depth14-Bit12-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing 3 frames, H/L selectable
      Focus Sony Alpha SLT-A99 Pentax Q7
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points19Unknown
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points110
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha SLT-A99 Pentax Q7
      Lens MountSony APentax Q
      Crop Factor1x4.7x
      Image StabilizationSensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha SLT-A99 Pentax Q7
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT Xtra Fine color LCDTFT color LCD, wide angle viewing, AR coating
      Touch Screen
      Tilt&Flip Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,229k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha SLT-A99 Pentax Q7
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (optional)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha SLT-A99 Pentax Q7
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps5.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferContinuous Shooting: Approx. 5 fps, JPEG (12M / best/ Continuous Hi): up to 5 frames,
      Approx. 1.5 fps, JPEG (12M / best/ Continuous Lo): up to 100 frames
      Flash Sony Alpha SLT-A99 Pentax Q7
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      High Speed Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless      		P-TTL
      Red-eye Reduction
      Slow-speed Sync
      Trailing Curtain Sync
      Flash Range4.90 m (ISO100/m)
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha SLT-A99 Pentax Q7
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock with AE lock button (AE also locked when focus is locked in a multi-segment metering mode).
      DXO Sony Alpha SLT-A99 Pentax Q7
      DxO Low Light ISO1555
      DxO Color Depth25.0
      DxO Dynamic Range14.0
      DxO Overall Score89
      Video Sony Alpha SLT-A99 Pentax Q7
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min25 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha SLT-A99 Pentax Q7
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C output terminal Type D
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha SLT-A99 Pentax Q7
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired or Wireless (Optional) Remote Control O-RC1, Remote F
      Environmental Sony Alpha SLT-A99 Pentax Q7
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha SLT-A99 Pentax Q7
      Dimensions147 x 111 x 78 mm (5.79 x 4.37 x 3.07")102 x 58 x 34 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.34")
      Weight (inc. batteries)812 g (1.79 lb / 28.64 oz)200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10.7 x 6.9 x 6"7 x 5.2 x 3.4"
      Package Weight3.4 lb1.5 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha SLT-A99 Pentax Q7
      Battery PackNP-FM500HD-LI68
      Battery Life500 shots250 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) and Eye-Fi Card
      Other Sony Alpha SLT-A99 Pentax Q7
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 12 sec, 2 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy


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