Sony Alpha 99 vs Sony Alpha 99 II
Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.
Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 11.4% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $359, $41 below today. Currently 14% of the $2,799 MSRP.
Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 157.8% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $514, $811 below today. Currently 41% of the $3,199 MSRP.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper used, the Sony Alpha 99 or the Sony Alpha 99 II?
- The Sony Alpha 99 is cheaper used: $400 against $1,325 for the Sony Alpha 99 II, a gap of $925 (231%) as of 2026-10-28.
- How much more does the newer Sony Alpha 99 II cost used?
- $925 more. The Sony Alpha 99 II (2016) starts at $1,325 used and the Sony Alpha 99 (2012) at $400 as of 2026-10-28.
- What share of its launch price does a used Sony Alpha 99 cost?
- About 14%: $400 used against a $2,799 launch price as of 2026-10-28.
Specs side by side
| Sony Alpha 99 | Sony Alpha 99 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Family | Sony Alpha (A-mount) | Sony Alpha (A-mount) |
| Category | body | body |
| Body type | DSLT | DSLT |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Sensor | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Sensor family | Sony FF 24MP CMOS (A99) · 24.3MP full-frame Exmor CMOS | Sony FF 42MP BSI (A99 II) · 42.4MP full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Megapixels | 24.3 MP | 42.4 MP |
| Autofocus | Phase Detection | Hybrid |
| IBIS | — | — |
| Weather sealed | — | — |
| Max video | — | — |
| Max native ISO | — | — |
| Body weight | — | — |
| Dimensions | — | — |
| Body material | — | — |
| Released | 2012-09-12 | 2016-09-19 |
| Discontinued | — | — |
| Status | discontinued | discontinued |
| MSRP | $2,799 | $3,199 |
| Current low | $400 | $1,325 |
| vs MSRP | -86% | -59% |
Dynamic range, head to head
Both sensors plotted on one chart, across the full ISO range. The higher line holds more shadow-to-highlight latitude at that ISO.
Overlay both curves on Photons to PhotosMeasurements by William J. Claff. We link rather than reprint them.
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