Camera Details

Sony
a1
$6,499~
MSRP (prices vary)
Released: March 19, 2021
Full-Frame
Sensor
50.1MP
Resolution
8K
Max Video
โ
IBIS
30fps
Burst
759
AF Points
Full Specifications
Imaging
| Sensor Type | BSI Stacked CMOS |
|---|---|
| Sensor Size | Full-Frame |
| Effective Resolution | 50.1 MP |
| Max Image Size | 8K |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
Exposure Control
| ISO Range (Native) | 100 โ 32000 |
|---|---|
| ISO Range (Extended) | 50 โ 102400 |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/32000 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/400 |
Still Image Capture
| Continuous Shooting | 30 fps |
|---|---|
| Buffer (RAW) | 238 shots |
Video Capture
| Max Resolution | 8K |
|---|---|
| 8K Recording | Up to 30p |
| 4K Recording | Up to 120p |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 240p |
| 10-bit Internal | Yes |
| Recording Limit | No limit |
| Log Profiles | S-Log3 / HLG / S-Cinetone |
| Built-in Mic | Stereo |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
| Mic Input | Yes |
| HDMI Output | Full-size (Type A) |
Focus
| Phase Detect Points | 759 |
|---|---|
| Contrast Detect Points | โ |
| Low Light AF | -4 EV |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Vehicle AF | No |
Viewfinder
| EVF Type | OLED |
|---|---|
| EVF Resolution | 9.44M dots |
| EVF Magnification | 0.9x |
Monitor
| LCD Size | 3" |
|---|---|
| LCD Resolution | 1.44M dots |
| LCD Type | Tilting |
| Touch Screen | Yes |
Interface
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | v5 |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| GPS | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $6,499 |
|---|---|
| Body Material | Magnesium Alloy |
| Dimensions | 128.9ร96.9ร80.8 mm |
| Weight | 737g (1.62 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| In-Body Stabilization | Yes |
| Battery Life (EVF) | 430 shots |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 530 shots |
| Battery Type | NP-FZ100 |
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