Sony a1 II
Sony

a1 II

$6,499~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: December 13, 2024
Full-Frame
Sensor
50.1MP
Resolution
8K
Max Video
IBIS
30fps
Burst
759
AF Points

Who the Sony a1 II is for

The Sony a1 II is a 50.1MP full-frame mirrorless camera, geared toward fast action and wildlife.

  • A refined 50MP stacked flagship adding the latest AI autofocus, a better grip and screen.
  • 30 fps shooting, pre-capture and up to 8.5 stops of IBIS for demanding professionals.
  • 8K/30p and 4K/120p video in a do-everything pro hybrid.

Best for

  • Action, sports and wildlife — 30fps burst with subject-detection AF.
  • Video and filmmaking — 8K capture, 10-bit internal and Log.
  • Landscapes, studio and big prints — 50.1MP of detail with room to crop.
  • Travel and the outdoors — in-body stabilisation plus weather sealing.

How the Sony a1 II compares to other Sony E Full-Frame cameras

Every figure below is measured against the 25 Sony E Full-Frame cameras in the catalogue, so you can see where this camera actually sits rather than reading its spec sheet in isolation.

SpecThis cameraWhere it lands
Weight743g (1.64 lb)the heaviest of 25
Price (MSRP)$6,499joint 2nd most expensive of 25
Resolution50.1MPjoint 5th highest of 25
4K frame rate120pjoint fastest of 23

What Full-Frame means in practice

A full-frame sensor at 50.1MP gives the shallowest depth of field of the three formats at any given framing and aperture, and the most sensor area to gather light with. That is the physical reason full-frame bodies tend to be the larger and heavier option: the lenses that cover the format have to be bigger too.

Video, stabilisation and weather sealing

4K runs to 120p, which is enough for 4× slow motion at a 24p or 25p timeline. 10-bit recording internally means colour survives grading rather than banding when pushed. A log profile is available, which trades a flat-looking file for latitude in post.

In-body stabilisation steadies any lens mounted on it, including primes with no stabilisation of their own. The body is weather-sealed.

Full Specifications

Imaging

Sensor TypeBSI Stacked CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-Frame
Image ProcessorBIONZ XR
Effective Resolution50.1 MP
Lens MountSony E

Exposure Control

ISO Range (Native)100 – 32000
ISO Range (Extended)50 – 102400
Mechanical Shutter1/8000
Electronic Shutter1/32000
Flash Sync Speed1/400
Built-in FlashNo

Still Image Capture

Continuous Shooting30 fps

Video Capture

Max Resolution8K
8K RecordingUp to 30p
4K RecordingUp to 120p
1080p RecordingUp to 240p
10-bit InternalYes
Recording LimitNo limit
Log ProfilesS-Log3 / HLG / S-Cinetone
Built-in MicStereo
Headphone JackYes
Mic InputYes
HDMI OutputFull-size (Type A)

Focus

Phase Detect Points759
Contrast Detect Points
Low Light AF-4 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal AFYes
Vehicle AFYes

Viewfinder

EVF TypeOLED
EVF Resolution9.44M dots
EVF Magnification0.9x

Monitor

LCD Size3.2"
LCD Resolution2.10M dots
LCD Type4-Axis Tilting
Touch ScreenYes

Interface

Wi-FiWi-Fi 6
Bluetoothv5.3
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Slots2x CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
GPSNo

General

Price (MSRP)$6,499
Body MaterialMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions136.1×96.9×82.9 mm
Weight743g (1.64 lb)
Weather SealedYes
In-Body StabilizationYes
Battery Life (EVF)520 shots
Battery Life (LCD)420 shots
Battery TypeNP-FZ100

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