Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
Sony
99 Overall Score
vs
Blackmagic Design Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 2023
Blackmagic Design
27 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Photography
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Sony a1 a1 II | Blackmagic Design Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 50.099998474121094 MP★ | 4 MP |
| ISO Range | 100★ | 400 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | Blackmagic RAW |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 759 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 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 | H.265/XAVC HS, H.264/XAVC S-I, H.264/XAVC S | Blackmagic RAW |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 9.4M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.66 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 420 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2★ | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
Blackmagic Design Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 2023
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile)
- Below average sensor (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average build (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average display (30th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony a1 a1 II Black 20240.020score per dollar
vs
Blackmagic Design Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 20230.031score per dollar
Blackmagic Design Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 2023 offers 1.6x better value for money
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
Blackmagic Design Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 2023
Verdict
Winner: Sony a1 a1 II
Scores 99 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 24 of 33 specs.
