Xtra Edge XCAME01

Xtra Edge XCAME01

Xtra Edge
47 Overall Score
vs
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024

Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024

Sony
99 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Xtra Edge XCAME01

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Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024

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

Scores

Beginner
Xtra Edge
48
Sony
100
Video
Xtra Edge
59
Sony
99
Wedding Events
Xtra Edge
43
Sony
98
Photography
Xtra Edge
41
Sony
95
Sports Wildlife
Xtra Edge
47
Sony
94
Product Photography
Xtra Edge
36
Sony
93
Youtube
Xtra Edge
42
Sony
91
Travel
Xtra Edge
33
Sony
90
Streaming
Xtra Edge
46
Sony
85
Vlogging
Xtra Edge
49
Sony
85

Specifications

Xtra Edge XCAME01Sony a1 a1 II
Sensor
TypeCMOSStacked CMOS
Size1-inchfull-frame
Megapixels—50.099998474121094 MP★
ISO Range—100★
Processor—BIONZ XR
Autofocus
AF PointsNo data
759
AF Type—Phase Detection: 759
Eye AF—✓★
Animal AF—✓★
Subject Detection✓✓
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)120 fps★30 fps
Burst (Electronic)—30 fps★
Max Shutter—1/32000
Electronic Shutter—✓★
Video
Max Resolution4K8K★
4K FPS120 fps120 fps
1080p FPS—240 fps★
10-bit✓✓
Log Profile✓✓
RAW Video—✓★
CodecMP4H.265/XAVC HS, H.264/XAVC S-I, H.264/XAVC S
Display & EVF
Screen Size2"3.2"★
Touchscreen✓✓
Articulating—✓★
EVF Resolution—9.4M dots★
Build
Weather Sealed—✓★
Weight0.28 kg★0.66 kg
Battery Life—420 shots★
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✗✓★
Bluetooth✗✓★
USBUSBUSB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2★
HDMI—HDMI Output
Hot Shoe—✓★

Pros & Cons

Xtra Edge XCAME01

  • Strong burst (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong video (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (76th percentile)
  • Below average build (10th percentile)10th %ile
  • Below average connectivity (17th percentile)17th %ile
  • Below average sensor (29th percentile)

Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024

  • Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony a1 a1 II

Scores 99 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 19 of 33 specs.

Sony a1 a1 II Better at:

VideoTravelYoutubeBeginnerVloggingStreamingPhotographyWedding EventsSports WildlifeProduct Photography