Sony a1 II
The 50.1MP stacked Exmor RS sensor and BIONZ XR engine deliver 30 fps blackout-free shooting with full AF/AE tracking, making decisive moment capture exceptionally reliable. Its dedicated AI processing unit improves human eye recognition by 30% and accurately tracks subjects from birds to vehicles, while the 1.5 lb body remains robust for field work. This camera is best for professional sports and wildlife photographers who need uncompromising speed and resolution in a single body.
Weight 2495 g
16 Overall Score
Price £0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average connectivity (20th percentile)
- Below average video (23rd percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Build
| Weight | 2.5 kg / 5.5 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony a1 II | Fujifilm X-H2S | Nikon Z Z9 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix S S5 II | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | - | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 26.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 493 | 1053 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 30 | 40 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | - | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 2495 | 579 | 1160 | 609 | 658 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony a1 II | 35.6 | 39.6 | 63.7 | 33.2 | 23.1 | 28.8 | 46.5 | 29.5 | 20.1 | 35.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.7 | 96.7 | 94.8 | 93.5 | 98 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 99.1 | 95.6 | 95.4 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 91.4 | 91.2 | 99.4 | 96.1 | 99 | 69.8 | 97.8 | 86.9 | 95.6 | 88.5 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.9 | 90.4 | 95.3 | 93.5 | 98.7 | 63.7 | 97.2 | 99.1 | 95.6 | 99.6 |
| Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Compare | 97.7 | 90.6 | 96.2 | 91.4 | 94.5 | 54.4 | 92.2 | 99.4 | 95.6 | 88.5 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95 | 97.7 | 85 | 94.9 | 85.5 | 47.3 | 95.5 | 86.9 | 89.3 | 88.5 |
Usage Scores
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