Camera Comparison
Sony a1 vs Sony a1 II
The bottom line
These two are closely matched. The differences below are where they diverge — weigh the ones that map to how you actually shoot, and let price and handling break the tie.
Choose the Sony a1 II if…
- ✓You photograph moving subjects — it adds AF subject detection for animals and vehicles that the other body lacks.
Frequently asked
Is the Sony a1 or the Sony a1 II better?
These two are closely matched. The differences below are where they diverge — weigh the ones that map to how you actually shoot, and let price and handling break the tie.
Who should choose the Sony a1 II?
Choose the Sony a1 II if you photograph moving subjects — it adds AF subject detection for animals and vehicles that the other body lacks.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| Sensor Type | BSI Stacked CMOS | BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Image Processor | BIONZ XR | BIONZ XR |
| Effective Resolution | 50.1 MP | 50.1 MP |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Exposure Control | ||
| ISO Range (Native) | 100 – 32000 | 100 – 32000 |
| ISO Range (Extended) | 50 – 102400 | 50 – 102400 |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/32000 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/400 | 1/400 |
| Built-in Flash | No | No |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Video Capture | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K | 8K |
| 8K Recording | Up to 30p | Up to 30p |
| 4K Recording | Up to 120p | Up to 120p |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 240p | Up to 240p |
| 10-bit Internal | Yes | Yes |
| Recording Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Log Profiles | S-Log3 / HLG / S-Cinetone | S-Log3 / HLG / S-Cinetone |
| Built-in Mic | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Mic Input | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Output | Full-size (Type A) | Full-size (Type A) |
| Focus | ||
| Phase Detect Points | 759 | 759 |
| Contrast Detect Points | − | − |
| Low Light AF | -4 EV | -4 EV |
| Eye AF | Yes | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle AF | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| EVF Type | OLED | OLED |
| EVF Resolution | 9.44M dots | 9.44M dots |
| EVF Magnification | 0.9x | 0.9x |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 3" | 3.2" |
| LCD Resolution | 1.44M dots | 2.10M dots |
| LCD Type | Tilting | 4-Axis Tilting |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | v5 | v5.3 |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Memory Card Slots | 2x CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II | 2x CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| GPS | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $6,499 | $6,499 |
| Body Material | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
| Dimensions | 128.9×96.9×80.8 mm | 136.1×96.9×82.9 mm |
| Weight | 737g (1.62 lb) | 743g (1.64 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| In-Body Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life (EVF) | 430 shots | 520 shots |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 530 shots | 420 shots |
| Battery Type | NP-FZ100 | NP-FZ100 |
