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Sony A1 vs Sony A1 II

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The A1 wins 3 of 5 scored specs (battery (cipa), weight); the A1 II wins 2 (stabilization). The A1 is $451 cheaper.

3 WINSBuy it if you want: battery (cipa), weight.Sony's first-generation flagship pairs 50MP with 30fps and 8K video; it suits working sports and wildlife shooters who need speed and resolution together.
2 WINSBuy it if you want: stabilization.
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Size, to scale

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Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Sony A1128.9 × 96.9 × 69.7 mm · 737 g
  • Sony A1 II136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9 mm · 743 g

Where they differ

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A1A1 II
PRICE & SCORE
Price$6,198BEST$6,649
CameraFits score9.49.7BEST
PHOTO
StabilizationIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.5.5 stops8.5 stopsBEST
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 · down to −4 EVPeople, animals, birds, insects, vehicles, aircraft, trains · down to −4 EV
VIDEO
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.—16.5 ms · 8K full width, CineD
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.None16-bit RAW over HDMI
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.530 shotsBEST520 shots
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.737 gBEST743 g
Rear screenFully articulating screens flip to the front for vlogging; tilting screens are quicker for photos at waist or overhead height.TiltingMulti-angle
Card slotsTwo slots let you record a backup copy at the same time, which matters for paid work like weddings.2x CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II2x CFexpress A/SD UHS-II

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