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Sony A1 II

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$6,998LOWEST
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Spec sheet

SENSORMegapixels and sensor size. Full-frame gathers more light than APS-C or Micro Four Thirds, for cleaner low-light shots and more background blur.50.1MPFull-frame
BURSTFrames per second while autofocus keeps tracking. Higher helps for sports, wildlife and kids.30 fpsFastest with autofocus
VIDEOThe highest video resolution it records internally.8KMax internal
IBISIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.8.5 stopsIn-body
BATTERYShots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.520CIPA shots, rear screen
WEIGHTBody with battery and card, without a lens.743 gWith battery and card
MOUNTWhich lenses fit natively. Other lenses may work through an adapter.ESony E

Photo

SensorResolution, size and build. Stacked sensors read out fastest, which helps fast action and cuts rolling-shutter wobble.50.1MP · Full-frame · Stacked
Native ISOThe standard sensitivity range. Higher ISO lets you shoot in dimmer light, at the cost of more noise.100–32,000
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/8000 mech · 1/32000 elec
Flash syncThe fastest shutter speed you can use with a regular flash. Higher is better for flash outdoors in bright light.1/400 s
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).People, animals, birds, insects, vehicles, aircraft, trains · down to −4 EV

Video

Max resolutionThe highest resolution and frame rate it records internally. More than 4K gives room to crop or stabilise in editing.8K 30p
Best 4K frame rateThe fastest 4K frame rate. 60p and above lets you slow footage down smoothly, and 120p gives 5× slow motion.4K 120p
Crop at 4K 60pWhether 4K 60p uses the full sensor width. A crop makes your lens act longer, so wide shots get harder.None, full width
Colour depth10-bit records far more colour detail than 8-bit, so footage holds up when you grade it. Worth it if you edit video.10-bit 4:2:2
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.S-Log3
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.16-bit RAW over HDMI
Open gateRecords the whole sensor area, so you can crop the same clip to both widescreen and vertical video.No
Audio jacksA mic input for better sound, and a headphone jack to check what you are recording.Mic + headphone
HDMIFor an external monitor or recorder. Full-size HDMI is sturdier than micro HDMI.Full-size
Cooling fanA built-in fan lets the camera record for long stretches without overheating.No

Body & handling

ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder resolution and magnification. More dots and a bigger magnification give a sharper, larger view.9.44M-dot, 0.9×
Rear screenFully articulating screens flip to the front for vlogging; tilting screens are quicker for photos at waist or overhead height.Multi-angle
Card slotsTwo slots let you record a backup copy at the same time, which matters for paid work like weddings.2x CFexpress A/SD UHS-II
USB-C powerCan run from a USB-C power bank while shooting, not just charge the battery.Yes
BatteryThe battery model, for buying spares.NP-FZ100

From the retailer

AMAZON · AS OF OCT 23, 4:15 PM ET
  • Sony’s extensive high-performance G Master line work with the 50.1 megapixel*1 Exmor RS image sensor and BIONZ XR image processing engine to create deep, lifelike, high-resolution rendering. The sensor’s high pixel count means that resolution is still a very impressive 21 megapixels (approx.) when shooting in APS-C mode or cropping to APS-C size after shooting.
  • The massive volume of data from the 50.1 megapixel*1 full-frame Exmor RS image sensor is processed in real time by Sony’s BIONZ XR image processing engine. An advanced AI processing unit applies high-level subject recognition to reliably recognize a wide range of subjects. These state-of-the-art technologies make it easy to capture even the most challenging subjects in extraordinary resolution, with blackout-free viewing and full AF/AE tracking at up to 30 fps. *2
  • The α1 II features a dedicated AI processing unit that helps to recognize people more accurately based on human pose estimation and supports recognition of a wide range of subjects other than people, such as animals, vehicles and insects*5, with high accuracy. This results in a dramatic improvement in Real-time Recognition AF and Real-time Tracking capability, and higher overall AF performance.
  • High-speed continuous shooting at up to 30 fps*2 with full AF/AE tracking is possible at a stunning 50.1 MP*1 resolution, with up to 120 AF/AE calculations per second*12 on the data from the image sensor. Blackout-free shooting with no loss of viewfinder image allows seamless framing and capture of the subject as if viewed with the naked eye.
  • 4K (3840 x 2160) movies can be cropped and edited from 8K source footage with overwhelming resolution from 8.6K oversampling. 8K 4:2:2 10-bit XAVC HS recording with optional Full HD proxy is available, as are 4K recording in XAVC HS, S, or S-I formats in full-frame, or Super 35mm size oversampled from 5.8K with full pixel readout and no pixel binning. XAVC S-I allows recording at up to 600 Mbps for outstanding image quality.
ModelILCE-1M2
Part numberILCE-1M2
ColorBlack
Release date2024-12-17

Build around it

EVERY OPTION IS CHECKED AGAINST THE A1 II
LENS✓ COMPATIBLE
POWER✓ COMPATIBLE
STORAGE✓ COMPATIBLE
AUDIO✓ COMPATIBLE
BAG✓ COMPATIBLE

How the A1 II connects

WORKS WITH
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II$2,448
Made for Sony E
Godox V1-S flash$199
Made for Sony E
NP-FZ100 battery$88
Made for Sony E
COMPETES WITH
Canon EOS R1$6,799
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Leica SL3-P$6,690
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Leica SL3$7,485
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STEPS UP / DOWN
Step down: Sony A7 IV$1,998
50MP, 30fps, same lenses and batteries
ADAPTS FROM
Canon EF via Sigma MC-11
Adapted lenses keep autofocus