Sony Alpha a1 II
Sony
98 Overall Score
vs
Ricoh GR GR IIIx HDF Black
Ricoh
40 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
Ricoh GR GR IIIx HDF Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Photography
Sports Wildlife
Product Photography
Youtube
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Sony Alpha a1 II | Ricoh GR GR IIIx HDF | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 50 MP★ | 24.239999771118164 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | GR ENGINE 6 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 759 | Auto-area AF, Zone AF, Select AF, Pinpoint AF, Tracking AF, Cont |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | ProRes RAW | H.264 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 9.4M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.66 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 420 shots★ | 200 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| 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
Ricoh GR GR IIIx HDF Black
- Strong sensor (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Strong stabilization (78th percentile)
- Strong build (72nd percentile)
- Below average battery (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average burst (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sony Alpha a1 II
Ricoh GR GR IIIx HDF Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sony Alpha a1 II
Scores 98 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 18 of 33 specs.
