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Is the Sony A99 II good for Sports Photography?

Sony Alpha A99 II
$3,279.95

Sony A99 II Sports Photography Score

EXCELLENT
Sony A99 II has a score of 93 for Sports Photography which makes it an EXCELLENT candidate for this type of photography. It will satisfy all your need in Sports Photography, no need to look further for other cameras.
Read our detailed Sony A99 II Review

Sony A99 II Sports Photography Detailed Analysis
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
In the world of sports photography, faster is always better.
Environmental Sealings
Most outdoor sports games are held in all-weather, so your camera has to be ready for difficult conditions such as rain and snow. Exposure to dust and water splashes are also very common in sports.
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
Sony A99 II's 1/8000s shutter speed is fast enough to freeze any almost all sports action and is also helpful when you use a fast lens at largest aperture under bright sunlight.
79 Cross Type Focus sensors
Cross sensors are more sensitive to light and they lock faster and more precisely.
399 Focus Points
In sports photography , you keep continuous autofocus (AFC) mode on for tracking the subject and more focus means better tracking.
Good Low Light ISO
A good high ISO performance is very important in sports photography in order to have a fast shutter speed.
Wireless Connection
It may not be used by everyone but pro sports photographers use Wi-fi to transfer files simultaneously without having to wait to change the memory card.
Good Ergonomics&Handling
With lots of external control and a good ergonomics, Sony A99 II's body is very good for sports photography.
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
During a sports shoot, using a viewfinder allows the photographer to stabilize the camera and reduce the camera shake since it is closer to the body. Besides, it comes handy where LCD screens are very hard to read under bright sunlight.
Image Stabilization
Image stabilization reduces the effects of camera shake at long focal lengths thus ensuring sharper photos during sports photography.
Anti Flicker feature
Many sporting events involve flickering lights that cause unwanted effects on the photos. Anti flicker feature reduces this effect, although generally reduces the maximum continuous shooting speed of the cameras.

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42 MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #23
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #2

Sony Alpha A99 II
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 90
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
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Sports 93
Daily
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25 MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
Nikon F Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #33
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #4

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Value for Money
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Overall Score
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24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #65
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #20

Sony SLT-A77 II
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Canon 5D MIV

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30 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Canon EF Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #49
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46 MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
Nikon F Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #18
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #1

Nikon D850
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Features
Value for Money 92
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Overall Score
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