Sony Alpha 1 Black
Combining a 50.1MP full-frame sensor with 30fps mechanical bursts and a 9.4M-dot EVF, this camera resolves fast action in fine detail. The bundled 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II lens and vertical grip add handling flexibility, while IBIS stabilizes both high-resolution stills and 4K video. It’s tailored for sports and wildlife photographers who demand resolution and speed, provided they accept the 3157g body and lack of weather sealing.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 50.1MP full-frame
Burst 30 fps
Video 4K
IBIS Yes
Weight 3157 g
42 Overall Score
Price €0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong evf (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong burst (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong stabilization (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong sensor (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
- Below average display (23rd percentile)
- Below average af (31st percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Exmor RS CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 50.1 MP |
| Processor | BIONZ XR |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
Display & EVF
| EVF Resolution | 9.44 M dots |
Build
| Weight | 3.2 kg / 7.0 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha 1 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 50.1MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 425 | 493 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 4K | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 3157 | 609 | 579 | 1160 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha 1 | 30.8 | 99.3 | 59.4 | 83.8 | 57 | 67 | 44.7 | 23.4 | 14.4 | 43.7 | 69.5 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 85.8 | 94.3 | 92.4 | 98 | 57 | 96.2 | 98.9 | 92.6 | 92.1 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 86.1 | 95.1 | 88.9 | 83.8 | 99.9 | 98.6 | 96.6 | 81 | 92.6 | 86.9 | 92.9 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 88.8 | 87.5 | 99.5 | 96 | 98.5 | 63.2 | 97.1 | 81 | 92.6 | 92.1 | 82.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 81.9 | 85.8 | 97.3 | 94.9 | 96.7 | 54.5 | 88.5 | 81 | 92.6 | 77 | 95.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 88.3 | 88.3 | 99.8 | 82.3 | 38.3 | 93.8 | 81 | 92.6 | 86.9 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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