Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
Sony
100 Overall Score
vs
Insta360 X4 X4 Air Black
Insta360
49 Overall Score
Scores
Video
Beginner
Wedding Events
Youtube
Photography
Sports Wildlife
Product Photography
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Sony a1 a1 II | Insta360 X4 X4 Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | 1/1.7-inch |
| Megapixels | 50.099998474121094 MP★ | 29 MP |
| ISO Range | 100★ | — |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | — |
| 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 | 8K |
| 4K FPS | 120 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 | MP4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 9.4M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.66 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 420 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2★ | 1 |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
Insta360 X4 X4 Air Black
- Strong video (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong social proof (70th percentile)
- Strong build (68th percentile)
- Below average burst (27th percentile)
- Below average af (31th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (32th percentile)
- Below average evf (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony a1 a1 II Black 20240.001score per dollar
vs
Insta360 X4 X4 Air Black0.006score per dollar
Insta360 X4 X4 Air Black offers 6.0x better value for money
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
Insta360 X4 X4 Air Black
Verdict
Winner: Sony a1 a1 II
Scores 100 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 20 of 33 specs.
