Sony Alpha a1 II
Sony
98 Overall Score
vs
OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Black
OM System
49 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony Alpha a1 II
85 out of 100 high confidence 58 reviews
The Sony A1 II is widely praised for its exceptional autofocus, pre-capture feature, and improved ergonomics, making it a top choice for wildlife and action photographers. Users highlight the AI-driven subject tracking, enhanced IBIS, and versatile button customization as standout upgrades over the original A1. However, some express disappointment with the unchanged hot shoe cover that can cause lockups, the lack of RAW support in certain editors, and the high price point. Overall, it is considered a significant but costly improvement for those who demand the best.
Pros
- Exceptional autofocus
- Pre-capture feature
- Improved ergonomics
- AI subject tracking
- Enhanced IBIS
Cons
- Unchanged hot shoe cover
- Lack of RAW support in some editors
- High price
- EVF resolution drop during AF
- Single SD card slot limitation
Autofocus performance 12
Pre capture feature 8
Ergonomics and build 10
Image quality 9
Price value 6
Hot shoe cover issue 2
OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Beginner
Sports Wildlife
Video
Wedding Events
Photography
Product Photography
Youtube
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Sony Alpha a1 II | OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | Live MOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 50 MP★ | 20.299999237060547 MP |
| ISO Range | 100★ | — |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | TruePic™ VIII |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 759 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 8.699999809265137 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | ProRes RAW | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 9.4M dots★ | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.66 kg★ | 1.34 kg |
| Battery Life | 420 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | — |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha a1 II
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Black
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong evf (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong stabilization (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong af (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average video (23rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony Alpha a1 II
Scores 98 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 22 of 33 specs.