Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
Canon EOS C300 3795C002 2020
What Buyers Say
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
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
Canon EOS C300 3795C002 2020
The Canon C300 Mark III is overwhelmingly praised for its incredible image quality, DGO sensor, and built-in ND filters, especially at the current discounted price. Users highlight its suitability for corporate and documentary work, with excellent ergonomics and a beautiful cinematic look. However, a significant concern is a reported HDMI port failure after three years, with a costly repair estimate, which some fear may be a systemic issue. Overall, buyers feel this is a once-in-a-decade deal for a professional cinema camera.
Pros
- Incredible image quality
- DGO sensor for clean dynamic range
- Built-in ND filters
- Excellent ergonomics for corporate/doc work
- Great value at discounted price
Cons
- HDMI port failure after 3 years
- Costly repair ($2051 for main board)
- Potential systemic HDMI issue
- Heavier than some alternatives
Scores
Specifications
| Sony a1 a1 II | Canon EOS C300 3795C002 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | DGO CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 50.099998474121094 MP★ | 8.850000381469727 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | DIGIC DV 7 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 759 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/2000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.265/XAVC HS, H.264/XAVC S-I, H.264/XAVC S | Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC H.264 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 4.3"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 9.4M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.66 kg★ | 1.75 kg |
| Battery Life | 420 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2★ | XLR 4-Pin (24VDC at 2 A) |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
Canon EOS C300 3795C002 2020
- Strong video (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong burst (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average af (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 15 of 33 specs.
