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Predecessor: |
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Ricoh GR
GR vs GR II
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Successor: |
Sony A99 II
A99 vs A99 II
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Ricoh GR III
GR II vs GR III
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Model Number: |
A99 |
GR II |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
SLT-A99V |
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Camera Format: |
SLR |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$2799.99 |
$699.95 |
Street Price: |
$1,998.00 |
$538.08 |
Date Available: |
2012-10-15 |
2015-07-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
29.2 oz
(828 g)
includes batteries
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8.7 oz
(248 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
5.8 x
4.4 x
3.1 in.
(147 x
111 x
78 mm)
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4.6 x
2.5 x
1.4 in.
(117 x
63 x
35 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
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Effective Megapixels: |
24.3 |
16.2 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
855.62mm2 (35.80mm x 23.90mm) |
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.97 microns |
4.81 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
89 |
80 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
25.0 |
23.6 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
14.0 |
13.7 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,555 |
1,078 |
Image Resolution: |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 6000 x 3376
(20.3 MP,
16:9), 3936 x 2624
(10.3 MP,
3:2), 3936 x 2216
(8.7 MP,
16:9), 2640 x 1760
(4.6 MP,
3:2), 2640 x 1488
(3.9 MP,
Other), 1728 x 1152
(2.0 MP,
3:2), 1728 x 976
(1.7 MP,
Other), 12416 x 1856
(23.0 MP,
Other), 8192 x 1856
(15.2 MP,
Other), 2160 x 5536
(12.0 MP,
Other), 2160 x 3872
(8.4 MP,
Other) |
4928 x 3264
(16.1 MP,
Other), 4352 x 3264
(14.2 MP,
4:3), 3246 x 3264
(10.6 MP,
Other), 3936 x 2608
(10.3 MP,
Other), 3488 x 2608
(9.1 MP,
Other), 2608 x 2608
(6.8 MP,
1:1), 2912 x 1936
(5.6 MP,
3:2), 2592 x 1936
(5.0 MP,
Other), 1936 x 1936
(3.7 MP,
1:1), 1280 x 864
(1.1 MP,
Other), 1152 x 864
(1.0 MP,
4:3), 864 x 864
(0.7 MP,
1:1), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1280 x 720
(0.9 MP,
16:9), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
5.9 |
4.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS or 60i/24Mbps/FX or 60i/17Mbps/FH or 24p/24Mbps/FX or 24p/17Mbps/FH)
1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps)
640x480 (30p/3Mbps)
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1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p)
640x480 (30p/25p/24p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
MOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
n/a |
Lens: |
n/a |
GR lens, 7 elements in 5 groups with 2 aspheric elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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28mm |
Focal Length (actual): |
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18.3mm |
Zoom Ratio: |
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1.00x |
Aperture Range: |
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f/2.8 - f/16, with 9-bladed diaphragm |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
Yes |
Normal Focus Range: |
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30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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10 cm to Infinity
3.9 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
43.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
(Hood & Adapter GH-2 required) |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
1.4x / 2x |
35mm eq. crop mode |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Dual Phase-detection: 19 points (11 points cross type) CCD line sensors, 102 assist points focal plane phase-detection sensors; Wide (auto, 19 points), Zone, Spot, Local selectable |
Contrast Detection: Multi AF, Spot AF, Pinpoint AF, Subject-tracking AF, MF, Snap, infinity, Face recognition priority (only in Auto mode); Continuous Focus point adjustment: Auto, User-Selectable, Center |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
EVF / LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
EVF type; 1.3cm (0.5-inch) 2,359K-dot XGA OLED, ~100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, 22mm eyepoint at -1 diopter (CIPA standard), -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensor. |
Optional hotshoe mounted optical viewfinders |
Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
2,359,000 dots
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.71x |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.71x |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
1,228,800 dots
(307,200 px)
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1,228,800 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
16.7x |
16.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
25600 |
25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto (100-6400 with selectable limits), 100-25600 in 1/3 EV steps, extendable down to ISO 50; Multi-frame NR up to ISO 51200 |
Auto, Auto-Hi, Manual ISO 100 - 25,600 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm white/Cool white/Day white/Daylight), Flash, C. Temp 2500 to 9900K, C Filter G7 to M7 (15-step), Custom, AWB micro adjustment |
Auto, Multi-P Auto, Outdoors, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent 1, Incandescent 2, Daylight FL, Natural White FL, Cool White FL, Warm White FL, CTE, CT, Manual |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 300 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 4.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot |
Multi (484 segments), Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama, Telezoom Continuous Priority AE |
Effects modes (B&W, B&W (TE), High Contrast B&W, Cross-Process, Positive Film, Bleach-Bypass, Retro, Miniaturize, High-Key, Shift Crop, Clarity, Brilliance, Slight, Portrait, Vibrant and HDR Tone), Multiple Exposure (2-4 shots), Dynamic Range Correction. |
Self Timer: |
2, 10; 3 or 5 frames after 10s seconds |
2, 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Auto, Flash On, Slow-Sync, Manual, Auto Red-Eye Flash, Flash On Red-Eye, Slow-Sync Red-Eye |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
5.4 |
Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
Auto ISO: 20cm - 3.0m |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
1/4000 (ext: 1/400) |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Multi Interface Shoe, PC-Sync terminal |
Hot Shoe (Compatible with P-TTL Auto Flash) |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Full TTL exposure |
Usable Memory Types: |
MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
14-bit RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
12-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
MOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
54.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
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Internal |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
Yes |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
Yes |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
Yes |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional Wireless or Wired |
Optional CA-2 wired release (via USB), or via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
Type-C HDMI Mini Connector (BRAVIA Sync, PhotoTV H); Wired Remote Terminal, External Stereo Micophone Jack, External Stereo Headphone Jack, DC Input, Vertical Grip connector, Sync Terminal, Multi Interface Shoe, Built-in GPS |
Micro HMDI (Type-D) |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.50 |
<0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.56 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.58 |
0.45 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
5.9 |
4.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
17 |
Unlimited |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
5.9 |
6.1 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
18 |
10 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
5.9 |
6.1 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
13 |
10 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.13 seconds |
0.29 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.081 seconds |
0.086 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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0.45 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.055 seconds |
0.026 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full AF lag, Wide-area AF mode = 0.125s
Prefocused shutter lag with Electronic First Curtain Off = 0.108s |
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Startup Time: |
0.7 seconds |
1.3 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
1.1 seconds |
0.5 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
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1.4 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
500 shots |
320 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
410 shots |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NP-FM500H |
Proprietary DB-65 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary DB-65 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
No |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
Yes |
Included Software: |
Software CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter 4, Remote Camera Control 3) |
Software CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.5 +); PMB is Windows only |
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Notes & Features: |
24.3MP full-frame image sensor, SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization, dual phase-detect AF, 200K shutter, AVCHD 2.0 video, hi-res OLED EVF, articulating 1.3M-dot LCD, 6 fps bursts at full resolution, up to 10 fps Tele-zoom mode, two card slots (SD/MS, SD), real-time Full HD video out via HDMI, built-in GPS. |
Updates compared to GR include built-in Wi-Fi with NFC, improved RAW burst buffer depth (10 frames vs 4), 6 new effect modes, max shutter speed now 1/2500s vs 1/2000s at F2.8, CTE white balance setting, C-AF in movie mode, pixel mapping, wireless flash support, etc. |